https://www.americancityandcounty.com/wp-content/themes/acc_child/assets/images/logo/footer-logo.png
Banking Technology
  • NEWSLETTER
  • Home
  • Expert Insights
    • Back
    • Expert Insights
    • Commentaries
    • Smart Cities Council
    • Co-op Solutions
  • News
  • In-Depth
  • Multimedia
  • Resources
    • Back
    • Resources
    • Webinars
    • White Papers
    • American City & County Awards
    • Events
    • Municipal Cost Index – Archive
  • Magazine
    • Back
    • Digital Editions
    • Reprints & Reuse
  • About Us
    • Back
    • About Us
    • Contact Us
    • Privacy Statement
    • Terms of Service
  • Administration
  • Economy & Finance
  • Procurement
  • Public Safety
  • Public Works & Utilities
  • Smart Cities & Technology
  • Home
  • Co-op Solutions
  • Expert Insights
    • Back
    • Commentaries
    • Smart Cities Council
  • News
  • In-Depth
  • Multimedia
  • Resources
    • Back
    • Webinars
    • White Papers
    • American City & County Awards
    • Events
    • Municipal Cost Index
  • Magazine
    • Back
    • Digital Editions
    • Reprints & Reuse
    • Subscribe to AC&C
    • Manage AC&C Subscription
    • Subscribe to GovPro
    • Manage GovPro Subscription
    • Advertise
  • About Us
    • Back
    • About Us
    • Contact Us
    • Cookie Policy
    • Privacy Stament
    • Terms of Service
  • newsletter
  • Administration
  • Economy & Finance
  • Procurement
  • Public Safety
  • Public Works & Utilities
  • Smart Cities & Technology
acc.com

issue_20060101


States Report Highest Level Of Household Energy Assistance In 13 Years

States Report Highest Level Of Household Energy Assistance In 13 Years

The total number of households receiving heating assistance has increased by 12% to almost 5.8 million households, the highest number in 13 years, while
  • Written by American City & County Administrator
  • 16th August 2006

The total number of households receiving heating assistance has increased by 12% to almost 5.8 million households, the highest number in 13 years, while the number expected to receive cooling assistance is expected to jump to 594,441, 88.6% higher than last years level of 279,036 and the highest level in the history of the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) program according to the National Energy Assistance Directors Association.

Nine states reported increases of at least 25% in the number of households receiving heating assistance: Louisiana 46.2%; Arizona 33.7%; Florida 33%; Kansas 32.2%; Arkansas 30%; District of Columbia 27.2%; Nevada 26.3%; California 25%; and Oklahoma 25%. Of the 12 states providing cooling assistance, three did not do so in FT 2005 (Arkansas, Georgia and Illinois) and five are projecting increases of more than 20%: Alabama 21.3%; Delaware 525%; Florida 35%; Louisiana 30%; and Texas 219.1.

The need for higher appropriations for energy assistance is likely to continue into the next few years. Utilities across the country are requesting and receiving significant rate increases. The following provides a summary of key rate requests and increases by utility:

Approved electric increases: 72% ($743/year), Baltimore Gas & Electric (1 million customers)
39% ($468/year), PEPCO in Maryland
35% ($464/year), Delmarva Power & Light Company in Maryland
34%, Unitil Corporation in New Hampshire (71,100 customers)
22.4%, Connecticut Light & Power (1.1 million customers)
20%, Excel Energy in Colorado (1.3 million customers)
14.7%, Kentucky Power Company (175,000 customers)
14%, Empire District Electric in Kansas (157,000 customers)
10%, Central Maine Power (520,000 customers)
9%, Bangor Hydro-Electric in Maine
20%, Arizona Public Service
30.8%, Duke Energy Ohio
19%, Enstar Natural Gas, an average increase of about $16.21 per month. Enstar is the largest Natural Gas provider in the State of Alaska.

Proposed electric increases:
14.4%, after 10% rate increase effected in January 2006 and 7% increase in 2005, Wisconsin Public Service Corporation; proposed increase to take effect over three years (450,000 customers)
10.8%, PacifiCorp in Oregon (535,000 customers)

Tags: ar issue_20060101 mag

Leave a comment Cancel reply

-or-

Log in with your American City and County account

Alternatively, post a comment by completing the form below:

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

White Papers


What is Your Plan for Cybersecurity?

5th February 2019

5 Best Practices for Utilizing GIS Data

5th February 2019

City of Stamford Saves $1-Million Via Car Sharing

1st February 2019
view all

Events


Twitter


AmerCityCounty

A new #report ranks the 52 American #metropolitan areas with over 1 million residents based on their… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

14th February 2019
AmerCityCounty

Today, we announced the six winners of American #City & #County's 2018 Crown Communities awards! Congratulations to… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

12th February 2019
AmerCityCounty

The @CityOfNOLA #CityCouncil is calling for the @NFL to review its rules after the @Saints lost the… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

29th January 2019
AmerCityCounty

Is your #city among #UHaul's top 25 #GrowthCities for 2018? buff.ly/2S8hptr https://t.co/rI4x0Lcdql

25th January 2019
AmerCityCounty

The personal information for approximately 1,470 #Knoxville, Tenn. #government employees was inadvertently posted o… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

25th January 2019
AmerCityCounty

““Seconded” staffers, or temporary #procurement professionals at #DallasAreaRapidTransit handle varying heavy workl… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

23rd January 2019
AmerCityCounty

As the longest #GovernmentShutdown in U.S. history continues with no sign of abating, city governments are stepping… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

15th January 2019
AmerCityCounty

Florida Governor @RonDeSantisFL formally suspended #BrowardCounty, Fla. Sheriff Scott Israel on Jan. 11, following… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

15th January 2019

Newsletters

Sign up for American City & County’s newsletters to receive regular news and information updates about local governments.

Expert Insights

Learn from experts in the public and private sectors about best practices and how to optimize your government’s operations.

Municipal Cost Index

Updated monthly since 1978, our exclusive Municipal Cost Index shows the effects of inflation on the cost of providing municipal services

Media Kit and Advertising

Want to reach our digital and print audiences? Learn more here.

American City and County

© American City and County 2019. All rights reserved.

  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Cookies Policy
  • Privacy Statement
  • Terms of Service

Related Links

  • IWCE’s Urgent Communications
  • IWCE Expo

Follow us

Websites are now required by law to gain your consent before applying cookies. We use cookies to improve your browsing experience. Parts of the website may not work as expected without them. By closing or ignoring this message, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
X