11 Timely and Meaningful Public Participation, , 2605(b)(12) - Assurance 12, 2605(c)(2)

11.1 How did you obtain input from the public in the development of your LIHEAP plan? Select all that apply. Note: Tribes do not need to hold a public hearing but must ensure participation through other means. Tribal Council meeting(s) Public Hearing(s) Draft Plan posted to website and available for comment Hard copy of plan is available for public view and comment Comments from applicants are recorded Request for comments on draft Plan is advertised Stakeholder consultation meeting(s) Comments are solicited during outreach activities Other - Describe: Subgrantees were engaged in intentional conversations about items they would like changed or revised at a bi-monthly LIHEAP Advisory Committee meeting, at a local Community Action Agency monthly meeting, by email, through the Public Hearing, then again at the 2026 Workshop. Public Hearings, 2605(a)(2) - For States and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Only 11.2 List the date and location(s) that you held public hearing(s) on the proposed use and distribution of your LIHEAP funds? Date Event Description 1 06/23/2025 Published Draft Model Plan for comment on the THDA website. 2 07/22/2025 Virtual Public Hearing 11.3. How many parties commented on your plan at the hearing(s)? 6 11.4 Summarize the comments you received at the hearing(s). THDA received comments by email and TEAMS messaging during the Public Hearing. All comments were shared. The comments received via email and live messaging can be found in the attachement noted as: "1 - 7.22.2025 Public Hearing Attendance and Questions.pdf" The presentation prepared is noted ion the attachments as: "2 - LIHEAP 2026 Public Hearing Powerpoint.pdf" 11.5 What changes did you make to your LIHEAP plan as a result of public participation and solicitation of input? The changes made to the LIHEAP Plan as a result of public participation are as follows: Crisis: The criterion for unanticipated medical expenses was revised to read: “recent (within the last 3 months) unanticipated medical or household expenses.” • Digital Files: Clarified the requirement to enter all energy bills when maintaining electronic records. • Vulnerable Population: Refined the description of how priority is given to vulnerable households to ensure clarity and consistency. • 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.