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02/14/2024

Governor Lamont Signs Legislation Approving $17 Million To Cover Federal Gap in Winter Heating Assistance

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he has signed into law legislation approved this afternoon by the Connecticut General Assembly that allocates $17 million to cover a gap in federal assistance to the state this winter from the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). Read more.

02/14/2024

Additional heating assistance means more than 16,000 households are eligible for extra $410

(HARTFORD, CT) – The Connecticut House of Representatives voted 147-0 to approve $13.5 million for the Connecticut Energy Assistance Program and another $3.5 million for Operation Fuel. House approval came less than 30 minutes after the Senate voted 35-0 to adopt this emergency measure. Read more.