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ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS

Section Seven: Acronyms and Definitions Intake, Operations & Policy Manual

Program Year 2026 91 Heating or Cooling Equipment Installation, Repair, or Replacement – Installation, repair, or replacement of a household furnace, primary heating system, or cooling equipment for an inoperative, unsafe, or substantially non-functional home heating or cooling system. A maximum amount of $7000 may be used for this purpose. Gross Income – Total Household income from all sources before any deductions. Home Energy – The type of energy or fuel supply that is the major portion of a household’s heating or cooling source. Home Energy Supplier – Companies who deliver fuel in bulk, such as oil, propane, wood, pellet, etc., or provide electricity or natural gas continuously via wire or pipes. Home Energy Supplier and Vendor are used interchangeably. Home Heating Costs – Expenses incurred by a household for their home heating or cooling costs. Homeless – An individual, family, or household that lacks a fixed, regular residence, or has a nighttime residence that is an emergency shelter or institution, and that is without the means to secure and/or maintain affordable, safe shelter. Household – Any individual, or group of individuals who are living together as one economic unit, for whom residential energy is customarily provided in common or who make undesignated payments for energy in the form of rent, and share a common account. Incidental Fees – Reconnection charges, deposits, late fees, and other charges from home energy suppliers. This does not include actual cost of energy or fuel. Indian Per Capita Judgment Payments – Payments made to any tribe or group whose trust relationship with the Federal Government has been terminated and for which Legislation in effect before October 12, 1973 authorized the disposition of its judgment funds. Intake Date –This is the date the application is received and or completed by the local agency pending available funding (As determined by agency). Life-Threatening – Conditions where there is likelihood of death. Net Income – Total household income after deductions, from all sources. Notice of Action – A notice sent to a client and/or vendor that informs of any change or adjustment to the client’s application after it was submitted.