WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last week, U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) announced that Nevada will receive over $15 million in funding they secured through the most recent government funding bill and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) to help Nevada families lower energy costs through next year.
KSNV Las Vegas: Nevada receives over $15 million to help families lower energy costs
- Nevada is receiving more than $15 million in federal funds for low-income families to lower their energy costs.
- U.S. Sens. Catherine Cortez Masto and Jacky Rosen announced funding will come from the most recent government funding bill and the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, or LIHEAP.
- “High energy costs are squeezing hardworking Nevada families, and I’m fully committed to doing everything I can to provide some relief,” Rosen said in a statement.
- LIHEAP helps low-income families pay heating bills in the winter and cooling bills in the summer.
KOLO Reno: $15 million being dedicated to helping Nevadans lower energy costs
By Kevin Sheridan
- More than $15 million in federal money is being sent to Nevada with the goal of helping people lower energy costs.
- The new funding was announced by U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto and Jacky Rosen and comes from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
- “High energy costs are squeezing hardworking Nevada families, and I’m fully committed to doing everything I can to provide some relief,” said Senator Rosen. “I’m proud to have helped secure this funding to help lower energy costs for Nevadans.”
- The money will go towards the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, which helps Nevada families pay heating and cooling bills, prevent energy shutoffs, restore services, make energy related repairs and make homes more energy efficient.
KLAS Las Vegas: Need help with your heating and cooling bills? $15 million coming to Nevada in 2025
By Greg Haas
- Nevada will get more than $15 million to help low income residents pay their heating and cooling bills in 2025, according to a Thursday announcement from Democratic U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.).
- The funding is from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and will be awarded through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).
- LIHEAP helps low income families pay their energy bills. In addition, the program can prevent energy shutoffs, restore services, make energy-related home repairs, and make homes more energy efficient.
- “High energy costs are squeezing hardworking Nevada families, and I’m fully committed to doing everything I can to provide some relief,” said Senator Rosen. “I’m proud to have helped secure this funding to help lower energy costs for Nevadans.”
Telemundo Las Vegas: Rosen y Cortez Masto anuncian $15M para bajar los costos de le energía para NV
Presentadora: “$15 millones de dólares serán destinados a Nevada a través de un proyecto de financiamiento para el apoyo a hogares de bajos ingresos y así reducir los costos de energía para las familias. Esto forma parte de una iniciativa en conjunto por parte de las senadoras Jacky Rosen y Catherine Cortez Masto, quienes, a través de un comunicado, confirmaron esta acción y dijeron que ante las altas tarifas de energía eléctrica y a las que se enfrentan los residentes, estos fondos podrían representar un alivio para su economía.”
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