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Low-income families who need immediate help paying their energy costs can apply for assistance through the West Virginia Department of Human Services.
Applications to the Emergency Low Income Energy Assistance Program (E-LIEAP), will be accepted July 28 through August 8 or until funds are depleted.
Households with gas or electric utilities must present a termination notice when applying. Those with propane, kerosene or other forms of fuel must show that their supply is low at the time of application.
Eligibility for assistance is based on household income and size, starting with a maximum gross monthly income of $2,357 for a single person. The table below shows the allowable income levels for the LIEAP Fiscal Year 2025:
In emergency situations applications must meet with a DoHS worker. For more information on eligibility – and details on how to apply – applicants must go to their local DoHS office. A list of local offices may be found at https://dhhr.wv.gov/pages/field-offices.aspx.
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The West Virginia Legislature closed its 60-day session at midnight on March 14. Gov. Patrick Morrisey had 15 days, not counting Sundays, to sign, veto or allow the 306 bills the body passed to become law. That deadline passed Wednesday night.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsThe Institute for Energy Economic and Financial Analysis now estimates the cost of the project will be $960 million, almost double their previous estimates.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsChristina Mullins, who has served as deputy director has been appointed to serve as the acting secretary. Alex Mayer, the former secretary of the Department of Human Services, has resigned his position, effective Sunday.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsOn this West Virginia Week, residents demand action on energy bills, the Hope Scholarship bill moves forward and changes to homeschooling requirements meets resistance.
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