16 Performance Goals and Measures, 2605(b)

16.1 Describe your progress toward meeting the data collection and reporting requirements of the four required LIHEAP (Benefit Targeting Index, Burden Reduction Targeting Index, Restoration of Home Energy Service, and Prevention of Loss of Home Energy Service). Include timeframes and plans for meeting these requirements and what you believe will be accomplished in the coming federal fiscal year. Minnesota’s centralized eHEAT software collects data in real-time to report on the four required LIHEAP performance measures when needed. We use the Benefit Targeting Index and Burden Reduction Targeting Index at program start-up to ensure higher burden households receive proportionately higher benefits via our statewide benefit matrix. We use the Restoration of Home Energy Service and Prevention of Loss of Home Energy Service measures throughout the heating season to ensure that all households are served appropriately. Minnesota continues to meet and report on all required data collection on schedule and with precise data. We hope to use this data during the upcoming federal fiscal year to further target our households with highest energy burden. If any of the above questions require further explanation or clarification that could not be made in the fields provided, attach a document with said explanation here.