Maine receives $5 million in additional LIHEAP funds
Published: Mar. 15, 2023 at 8:37 PM EDT
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - Maine has received an additional $5 million for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program.
Senator Susan Collins and Congressman Jared Golden secured the money in the 2023 government funding bill.
Collins was among a group of senators who called for the immediate allocation of emergency funds last month among rising energy costs.
Maine has received nearly $54 million this winter through LIHEAP, which is federally funded based on income, family size and available resources.
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