Four weeks into the government shutdown, millions of vulnerable Americans are facing an uncertain winter. LIHEAP, the federal program that helps nearly six million seniors, veterans, and low-income families pay their heating bills, is now at risk due to the government shutdown and furloughs or layoffs related to federal staff that manage the program. NEFI, along with a broad coalition of heating oil, propane, and HVAC contractor associations, issued an urgent letter to Congress that emphasizes the need to: ✅ Ensure continuous LIHEAP funding during the shutdown ✅ Secure states’ accessibility to FY2025 and FY2026 funds ✅ Mandate sufficient federal staffing for program administration Heating fuel dealers play a vital role ensuring American families and seniors have access to reliable home comfort throughout the winter. It is imperative for Congress to do its part and ensure that no family is left in the cold due to a budget impasse in Washington. For more details, you can access the letter here: www.nefi.com/files/pdf/LIHEAP_Letter_20251027Final.pdf #LIHEAP #FuelAssistance #HEAP #HeatingAssistance #lowincome #homecomfort #heatingfuel #heatingfuels #spaceheating #waterheating #heatingoil #oilheat #fueloil #bioheat #bioheatfuel #homeenergy #HVAC #HVACR #HVACRPE #HVACprofessional #HVACprofessionals (fb)

🏛️ NEFI Issues Call to Action on Energy Choice Legislation 🏛️ The National Energy & Fuels Institute (NEFI) has submitted a formal letter of support to the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee for a comprehensive package of consumer energy choice legislation expected to advance to markup following resolution of the current government shutdown: ✅ Energy Choice Act (H.R. 3699) – Prevents state and local governments from banning or limiting access to heating fuels based on energy type. This bipartisan bill now has 105 House cosponsors! ✅ Don't Mess with My Home Appliances Act (H.R. 4626) – Prevents federal appliance efficiency standards from being used to create backdoor fuel bans. ✅ Homeowner Energy Freedom Act (H.R. 4758) – Repeals discriminatory provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act that restrict consumer choice. ✅ Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act (H.R. 4690) – Ends federal building fuel bans, allowing agencies to select the most efficient energy solutions. Together, these bills would create comprehensive federal protections for consumer access to heating fuels, appliances, and equipment. "These four bills collectively safeguard consumer choice, preserve market competition, and promote affordable, reliable, and diverse energy options for American families," said NEFI President & CEO Jim Collura. "We urge their immediate consideration." 📄 Read NEFI's full letter: https://bit.ly/3Wc4TZs 👉 Take action: Members of Congress need to hear from constituents about how these policies impact families and businesses. Send a letter to your Representative and Senators today at https://bit.ly/3FWhpaK #HomeEnergy #HomeComfort #heatingfuel #heatingfuels #SpaceHeating #waterheating #HeatingOil #oilheat #oilheating #fueloil #bioheat #bioheatfuel #propane #propanegas #LPG #biofuels #renewablefuels #renewablediesel #CleanFuel #CleanFuels #hvac #hvacr #hvactechnician #EnergyChoice #ConsumerChoice #EnergyReliability (fb)