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Nevada Division of Welfare and Supportive Services Energy Assistance Program Manual 2. If the amount is less than $240 (to include a negative figure), the household’s benefit amount is $240.

3. If all utilities are in the landlord’s name and included in the rent, and the household does not receive a separate bill that includes consumption and dollar usage, the household’s benefit amount is $240. Exceptions: Households in subsidized housing where all utilities are included in the rent unless they have an energy burden and roomers and boarders as described in Section 502(A)(IV), are ineligible for energy assistance. VI. The Capped Benefit Table (Appendix A) is entered in the EAP system and will calculate the benefit. If the figure is below the capped amount, the client is eligible for the entire amount. If the figure is higher than the capped amount, the household is eligible for the capped benefit amount. 804 CONVERSION METHODOLOGIES

Method of converting the different income types to annual income. Documentation of the conversion methodology used in budgeting income must be recorded in the case file. A. Hourly Income Determine the hours worked each week for four (4) consecutive weeks. Add the hours and divide by four (4) weeks to determine the average number of hours worked for the month. Multiply the average number of hours worked in the month by the hourly wage to determine the average weekly income. Then, multiply the average weekly income by fifty-two (52) weeks to determine the annual income. Example: Week 1 30 hours

Week 2 30 hours

Week 3 40 hours

Week 4 20 hours

Monthly Total 120 hours 120 hours divided by 4 weeks is 30 hours/week average. 30 hours x $6 per hour = $180 per week. $180 x 52 weeks = $9,360 annual income. B. Weekly Income

Determine if the income varies each pay period in the month being considered or is the same. I. If the income remains the same for a 30-day period, multiply one check by fifty-two (52) weeks to determine the annual income amount. II. If the income varies from week to week during the 30-day period, average the four or five checks and multiply by fifty-two (52) weeks to determine the annual income amount. MTL 01/24 June 25, 2024 - 3 - Section 800 – Budgeting