7 Coordination, 2605(b)(4) - Assurance 4

7.1 Describe how you will ensure that the LIHEAP program is coordinated with other programs available to low-income households (TANF, SSI, WAP, etc.). Joint application for multiple programs (indicate programs included) Weatherization, Conservation Improvement Program Intake referrals to/from other programs (indicate programs included) Weatherization, Conservation Improvement Program, TANF, SSI, SNAP One - stop intake centers Other - Describe: Minnesota administers LIHEAP and DOE Weatherization (WAP) in the Department of Commerce, Division of Energy Resources. This helps facilitate coordination between similar and related services. The Minnesota Energy Assistance Programs Application serves as the application for LIHEAP, DOE, and LIHEAP weatherization activities, and the Conservation Improvement Program (CIP). LIHEAP Service Provider staff determine income for most WAP recipients. The energy programs application instructions provide information for the Cold Weather Rule administered by the Public Utilities Commission (PUC). EAP coordinates closely with WAP at the state and local levels. The EAP application consent section and accompanying Privacy Notice permits organizations with access to EAP household data for EAP administration to use the data to identify eligible participants for low-income affordability and conservation programs. Energy vendors, including Xcel Energy and CenterPoint Energy, provide affordability programs for EAP recipient households and state-mandated low-income utility conservation improvement programs (CIP). Local administering agencies (Service Providers) develop plans for local coordination with other human services providers and community organizations. Service Providers may also administer similar and related programs including the Community Services Block Grant, Head Start, income assistance programs and housing programs. State law requires the local Service Providers to provide voter registration information to households, as needed. 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.