FY 2005 State Leveraging Summary and Table

Compiled by the LIHEAP Clearinghouse
July 2006

STATES FY 2005 Leveraged Resources

 ALABAMA : Resources: $4,313,891 Award: $73,468
$1,741,198 – utility waiver of monthly service charge
$2,572,693 – fuel funds

ALASKA : Resources: $6,476,632 Award: $197,609
$ 3,621,432 – state funds for State Power Cost Equalization Program that subsidizes electric bills of low-income people in remote areas
$2,855,200 – state funds to supplement weatherization program and Rural Residential Energy Rehabilitation Program

ARIZONA : Resources: $19,158,461 Award: $621,535
$11,006 ,463 – utility discounts
$424,129 – utility equipment waiver and donation
$5,065,461 – state/local funds
$1,749,340 – fuel funds
$869,861 – utility-funded weatherization
$6,000 – community donations
$37,207 – oil overcharge funds for bill assistance

ARKANSAS : Resources: $14,496,303 Award: $313,386
$14,438,110– fuel funds
$53,193 – community contributions

CALIFORNIA : Resources: $578,729,431 Award: $2,425,747
$529,462,804 – mandated utility rate discount, 10-30%
$ 34,311,961 – utility-funded weatherization, including utility appliance programs (energy efficient refrigerators, water heaters, ranges, furnaces), utility weatherization inspections, donated repair of gas appliances and evaporative coolers
$ 5,015,571 – discounted weatherization materials, equipment, service discount for furnaces
$8,376,521 – fuel funds
$ 109,370 – church and community
$93,185 – firewood and propane discount
$327,459 – miscellaneous donations
$813,675 – landlord contributions for weatherization
$218,885 – city and county funds for utility assistance, emergency, and weatherization.

COLORADO : Resources: $19,688,067 Award: $261,269
$13,839,532 – state funds (property tax heat rebate - $3,839,532)
$3,148,535 – fuel funds, including $2,746,936 from the Energy Outreach Colorado that raises money from a variety of private sources to supplement LIHEAP
$2,700,000 – utility-funded weatherization

CONNECTICUT : Resources: $20,557,422 Award: $234,830
$12,532,304 – gas utility arrearage forgiveness
$1,414,093 – electric utility arrearage forgiveness
$3,929,786 – gas and electric utility-funded weatherization (WRAP)
$1,872,578 – oil purchased under ‘Fixed Margin Pricing Program’
$808,661 – statewide fuel fund

GEORGIA : Resources: $6,158,796 Award: $97,875
$5,594,655 – Universal Service Fund provides financial assistance to LIHEAP-eligible natural gas customers
$564,141 – Heating Energy Assistance Team (H.E.A.T.), Inc. funds

ILLINOIS : Resources: $64,083,654 Award: $572,948
$59,433,209 – SLIEAP funds through restructuring law
$971,528 – funds derived from state property recording fees and used for weatherization and minor repair
$ 3,678,917 – utility fuel funds

INDIANA : Resources: $20,704,186 Award: $225,319
$5,536,308 – township trustee assistance
$5,166,018 – bill credits funded by a utility and customer surcharge
$6,818,058 – Universal Service Program provides a percentage discount for LIHEAP recipients of 2 utilities
$1,702,927 – church and community
$542,967 – fuel funds
$13,617 – summer bulk fuel discounts
$567,303 – donations to weatherization from utilities and Habitat for Humanity
$17,147 – supplier discounts on fans and air conditioners
$339,841 – gas company waivers

IOWA : Resources: $12,066,270 Award: $148,055
$5,961,600 – sales tax suspension on natural gas during March and April
$4,814,744 – utility weatherization
$696,311 – fuel funds
$343,365 – church and community contributions
$250,250 – fees charged to a utility for the use of city-owned property

LOUISIANA : Resources: $6,700,336 Award: $92,372
$684,836 – utility waiver of monthly customer charge and late fees
$882,584 – utility weatherization and education
$5,132,916 – fuel fund donations from utilities and non-profits

MAINE : Resources: $11,488,286 Award: $156,376
$7,986,492 – LIAP, utility rate assistance programs and utility weatherization (Bundle-Up Tank Wraps)
$1,142,720 – bulk fuel vendor discounts
$1,600,204 – donated materials and labor for weatherization, supplier discounts
$737,782 – General Assistance State Funds, additional last resort fuel payment
$21,088 – church/community donations for emergencies, includes furnace repairs, fuel deliveries

MARYLAND : Resources: $42,186,434 Award: $546,102
$29,577,965 – Electric Universal Service Program (bill payment, arrearage forgiveness and weatherization)
$3,614,959 – utility fee waivers (includes discounts and arrearage forgiveness)
$716,885 – utility weatherization
$1,210,604 – state funds for emergency assistance
$416,919 – church/community/state funds for shelters who serve MEAP eligible
$4,771,025 – utility and private fuel funds
$595,326 – local energy tax rebate
$820,659 – cash and in-kind contributions from non-utility f uel suppliers and customers $462,092 – 3 percent-per-gallon discount from oil, propane, and kerosene vendors

MASSACHUSETTS : Resources: $75,053,140 Award: $705,121
$7,500,000 – state funds
$42,559,915 – utility rate discounts
$85,050 – utility arrearage forgiveness
$21,215,000 – gas and electric utility weatherization
$2,734,513 – bulk fuel discounts - statewide Margin-Over-Rack ($2,713,855) and oil bid program ($20,658)
$680,549 – fuel funds
$278,113 - community and church contributions

MICHIGAN : Resources: $57,146,365 Award: $514,850
$6,874,289 – fuel funds of p rivate human service organizations and various utilities
$26,972,793 – state funds for energy allowances for state assistance recipients
$23,294,543 – utility late fee and deposit waivers
$4,740 – utility arrearage forgiveness

MINNESOTA : Resources: $26,347,265 Award: $252,760
$13,858,097 – state and local funds for energy assistance, weatherization and energy related repairs
$6,097,631 – utility discounts and fee waivers
$3,956,177 – utility-funded weatherization
$52,106 – bulk fuel discounts
$773,871 – fuel funds
$1,541,858 – church and community contributions
$8,882 – miscellaneous donations
$58,643 – supplier discounts

MISSISSIPPI : Resources: $1,793,160 Award: $25,790
$766,240 – donations from churches and service organizations for energy assistance and fans
$88,290 – volunteer labor
$194,990 – utility fee waivers
$105,310 – supplier discounts on ACs and weatherization materials, butane discounts
$638,330 – donated weatherization materials, fans, clothing and blankets

MISSOURI : Resources: $8,381,146 Award: $94,853
$8,381,146 – utility fuel funds

MONTANA : Resources: $7,261,188 Award: $162,918
$3,520,403 – utility discounts
$1,274,371 – utility-funded weatherization
$241,752 – system benefits funds for rate assistance and weatherization
$1,763,730– fuel funds
$67,257 – landlord weatherization contributions
$32,126 – weatherization materials suppliers discount
$25,080 – utility deposit and reconnect fee waivers for LIHEAP-eligible seniors and disabled $336,469 – wood stove donations

NEVADA : Resources: $17,344,954 Award: $972,107
$2,621,272 –Universal Energy Charge Fund for weatherization
$12,553,566 – Universal Energy Charge Fund for energy assistance
$189,074 – state and local funds
$464,948 – fuel funds
$1,454,000 – utility-funded weatherization
$62,094 – utility fee or deposit waivers

NEW HAMPSHIRE : Resources: $19,400,440 Award: $347,107
$3,746,534 – assistance from towns to supplement LIHEAP (state law mandates that town governments fund assistance programs)
$13,658,338 – utility discount as part of utility restructuring
$467,175 – bulk fuel discounts, primarily oil
$292,904 – statewide fuel fund and one utility fuel fund
$953,398 – utility-funded weatherization
$282,091 – church and community contributions

NEW JERSEY : Resources: $213,346,091 Award: $2,047,168
$71,094,825 – Lifeline, a state-funded program (general fund) that supplements elderly/handicapped energy bills
$ 87,794,509 – Universal Service Fund for bill assistance
$ 23,024,998 – Universal Service Fund Fresh Start Program provides arrearage forgiveness
$17,400,000 – utility deposit/fee waivers
$360,646 – fuel funds
$13,671,113 – utility funded weatherization

NEW MEXICO : Resources: $587,834 Award: $15,881
$570,000 – utility fuel fund
$17,000 – church and community donations
$834 – propane discount

NEW YORK : Resources: $110,825,174 Award: $884,978
$73,604,878 – state and local funds for Safety Net
$1,797,850 – sales tax exemption for public assistance households
$3,967,794 – state and local funds for emergency utility assistance
$3,660,426 – system benefit charges used for weatherization
$16,142,428 – utility rate assistance
$7,675,084 – landlord contributions to weatherization
$928,077 – utility company fuel funds
$642,125 – Public Assistance Co-op for Energy (PACE), customers of National Fuel in 2 counties are pooled for discounted gas and transportation costs
$2,118,426 – utility security deposit waivers
$288,086 – utility arrearage forgiveness

OHIO : Resources: $217,353,764 Award: $1,986,175
$210,376,889 – utility rate discounts (PIPP), Universal Service rider funds
$6,976,875 – utility-funded weatherization

OKLAHOMA : Resources: $2,467,979 Award: $50,407
$2,467,979 – utility rate discount

PENNSYLVANIA : Resources: $277,509,177 Award: $2,392,029
$181,212,957 – utility affordable pay plans
$9,800,000 – utility arrearage forgiveness
$58,177,131 – utility late payment, disconnect, reconnect fee waivers
$20,645,515 – utility-funded weatherization
$7,673,574 – utility and charitable organization fuel funds

RHODE ISLAND : Resources: $5,354,679 Award: $107,516
$3,911,081 – one utility provides a residential rate subsidy, about a 20% reduction
$1,382,803 – one utility matches 35% of LIHEAP grant
$60,795 – one fuel oil company matches 15% of a customer's LIHEAP grant

TEXAS : Resources: $55,261,204 Award: $634,600
$47,792,184 – system benefit fund low-income rate discount program
$2,098,850 – utility weatherization and refrigerator replacement
$1,545,316 – utility discount
$3,824,854 - fuel funds

UTAH : Resources: $1,715,278 Award: $35,109
$1,715,278 – utility discount, Home Electric Lifeline Program

VERMONT : Resources: $6,912,911 Award: $147,726

$4,983,171 – state funds from weatherization trust fund through gross receipts tax on energy
$681,336 – state funds for heating system replacement, repairs and tune-up
$261,546 – fuel funds
$906,854 – bulk fuel discount and summer purchase
$49,344 – utility weatherization
$12,210 – firewood discount
$18,450 – donated oil and propane

VIRGINIA : Resources: $4,189,006 Award: $49,966
$1,225,062 – fuel funds
$330,250 – states funds for weatherization
$338,236 – state sales tax waiver on deliverable fuels
$1,500,000 – state funds for c ooling assistance for summer 2005
$110,458 – waived security deposits
$685,000 – Stripper Well Funds

WASHINGTON :Resources: $41,122,061 Award: $499,271
$13,082,417 – utility discounts
$3,884,696 – state funds for weatherization (Energy Matchmaker)
$15,508,896 – fuel funds
$5,452,255 – utility-funded weatherization including Energy Matchmaker
$210,066 – community/charitable contributions
$2,634,821 – landlord contributions to weatherization
$348,910 – miscellaneous donations

WISCONSIN : Resources: $62,345,235 Award: $614,715
$ 40,643,256 – Wisconsin Public Benefits Heat Assistance Program ($13,475,238) and Wisconsin Public Benefits Weatherization Program ($27,168,018)
$5,871,009 – Wisconsin sales tax waiver on heating fuels
$20,517 – Foundation for Rural Housing
$ 14,316,749 – utility-funded weatherization
$ 106,063 – utility arrearage forgiveness
$ 1,233,414 – fuel funds
$154,227 – landlord contributions to weatherization

Page Last Updated: September 24, 2009