Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program application period starts June 1 for electric customers in need
From June 1 to June 30, Hawaiian Electric customers in need may apply for a one-time credit to reduce their energy bills under the federal Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, or LIHEAP.
LIHEAP Energy Credit applications are taken annually only during the month of June by Hawai’i County Economic Opportunity Council, agents of the Hawai’i Department of Human Services’(DHS) LIHEAP administration. For more information, go to hawaiianelectric.com/liheap. The agencies also process more LIHEAP Energy Crisis Intervention (ECI) applications in June for households facing service disconnection. ECI applications are accepted year-round, but there is a limited number of approvals granted each month. Households may only receive one type of LIHEAP payment per program year.
LIHEAP provides qualifying low-income households with a one-time credit on their electric bills to help pay for energy costs. The program will be accepting applications from individuals with annual household incomes below 150% of the federal poverty level, with a few exemptions. To review qualifications and instructions on how to apply, visit Hawai’i County Economic Opportunity Council at hceoc.net
Last year’s applications resulted in more than 7,500 residential customers from across the five islands Hawaiian Electric serves receiving a record $8.1 million in LIHEAP credits. The amount of credit awarded to qualifying applicants varies each year based on factors including income level, total number of people per eligible household and available funds.
Local student earns President’s List recognition at Utah Tech University
In a display of academic achievement, nearly 10 percent of Utah Tech University students earned President’s List recognition for the Spring 2023 semester. Inclusion indicates students’ strong commitment to their academic pursuits, as they must achieve a semester GPA of 3.9 or higher for the President’s List. Students are also required to complete a minimum of 15 credits. Local Utah Tech students who earned President’s List recognition for the Spring 2023 semester included Kailey Fediuk of Kailua Kona, HI
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