Slimmed-down energy bill offered
May 1, 2004 By LP Gas
Senate backers of major energy legislation have introduced a slimmed-down package since the Senate has not approved a conference agreement.
Read More LIHEAP funds could grow with bill
December 1, 2003 By LP Gas
The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program could get $3.4 billion in each of the next three years under the Poverty Reduction & Prevention Act of 2003.
Read More Feds look to boost spending
August 1, 2003 By LP Gas
The House Appropriations Committee approved a spending bill for 2004 with $1.8 billion for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, an increase of $111 million over 2003 and $100 million above the administration’s budget request.
Read More Energy legislation creeps back
May 1, 2003 By LP Gas
Major energy legislation that didn’t quite make it through Congress last year is rapidly taking shape this year. Several House and Senate panels have approved measures including tax and grant programs similar to legislation in the last Congress.
Read More New Congress gets back at it
February 1, 2003 By LP Gas
The 108th Congress that convened in January will have to revisit many of the energyissues the 107th Congress never resolved.
Read More Energy plan promises lots of goodies
September 1, 2001 By LP Gas
The plan for a new national energy policy that passed the House before the August congressional recess provides a series of tax breaks, increased assistance for low-income households, mandates on government and grant programs. It combines the works of four House committees with various jurisdictions over energy policy.
Read More Budget allows weatherization increase
May 1, 2001 By LP Gas
President Bush’s call for increasing weatherization funding got a boost in Congress as both houses approved fiscal year 2002 budget plans with his request for $1.4 billion for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program next year.
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