Connecticut received $159.9 million for home energy assistance – a record amount thanks to the American Rescue Plan.

Today, the Biden-Harris Administration announced that due to passage of the American Rescue Plan, Connecticut has received a record $159.9 million for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) available this fiscal year (October 2021 to September 2022).

As part of a state-by-state breakdown of funding, the Administration reported that in addition to an annual appropriation of $65.8 million for Connecticut, the state received an additional $94.1 million in funds from the American Rescue Plan – more than double the state’s typical annual funding. The total of $159.9 million is the highest amount Connecticut has ever received in LIHEAP to help families struggling with the costs of home heating.