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The House Appropriations Committee followed the Senate in moving to boost LIHEAP funding, the National Energy
STEPHEN BENNETT & Fuels Institute reported. The committee approved a draft
Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education appropriations bill for fiscal year 2026 that includes a $ 10 million increase for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program; the Senate’ s version proposed a $ 20 million increase.
But“ operational challenges remain,” the trade group noted.“ In April, Health & Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. implemented sweeping departmental cuts, including the complete elimination of the federal LIHEAP staff. These positions have not been refilled. Currently, just one federal staff member is responsible for reviewing and approving more than 200 LIHEAP plans for states, territories, and tribes. This bottleneck could delay plan approvals and the disbursement of funds ahead of winter.” For more on the outlook for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, turn to the News section, beginning on page 5.
Currently, just one federal staff member is responsible for reviewing and approving more than 200 LIHEAP plans for states, territories, and tribes. – NEFI
In September, a hearing titled“ Appliance and Building Policies: Restoring the American Dream of Home Ownership and Consumer Choice” featured“ pointed criticism of federal energy efficiency programs and building codes that Republicans argue have been used as a backdoor way to ban or limit consumer access to the fuels and appliances of their choice,” the Institute’ s newsletter reported. The Energy Subcommittee later held a legislative hearing on eight bills that would fundamentally reshape federal energy policy to protect consumer choice, the newsletter said, including the Energy Choice Act( H. R. 3699), which NEFI says it helped draft and led a national coalition to support. For more, turn to News, starting on page 5.
The 2025 Maryland Clean Energy Summit, themed“ Balancing Supply, Demand & Sustainability: Innovation in the Energy Marketplace!” is being held Oct. 14-15 at College Park Marriott Hotel & Conference Center in College Park, Maryland.
The event brings together leaders in policy, finance, and innovation to address pressing energy challenges and advance solutions that boost the state’ s economic standing. Speakers include Maryland Public Service Commission Chairman Fred Hoover. Roundtable discussions on topics such as“ The Grid of the Future” and“ Impact of Federal Policy” will be led by experts. A roundtable titled“ Advancing Building Energy Performance & Resilience” will explore the critical role of building performance in energy efficiency and resilience.
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