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: In addition to the Public Hearing for LIHEAP input, we hold a minimum of twomeetings with all our Energy Assistance and Weatherization agencies annually. One of those meetings is conducted in person at our Annual Home Energy Plus Training conference and one is held prior to the start of the new program year. We also have 3 work groups that we regularly meet with and 2 of which have Energy Assistance and Weatherization agencies. This, along with the Low Income Energy Advisory Committee (LIEAC) is where we receive the majority of our input regarding administering Energy Assistance/Home Energy Plus programs. Additional meetings and training sessions are scheduled if needed. 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 08/04/2025 LIHEAP Public Hearing 2 08/06/2025 Low Income Energy Advisory Committee (LIEAC) Meeting 3 05/01/2025 Monthly WHEAP Workgroup Meetings 11.3. How many parties commented on your plan at the hearing(s)? 0 11.4 Summarize the comments you received at the hearing(s). No comments. 11.5 What changes did you make to your LIHEAP plan as a result of public participation and solicitation of input? None 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.