Possible cuts to energy assistance program could impact thousands in mid-Michigan

Proposed cuts threaten energy assistance program serving local families

Amid a summer of sweltering heat, West Kentucky Allied Services Inc. will soon begin accepting applications for a federal program to help low-income families afford home cooling and heating. Federal funding cuts, however, may make this the last opportunity to…

Possible cuts to energy assistance program could impact thousands in mid-Michigan

As temperatures rise so do energy bills, creating challenges for many households struggling to keep cool during hot summer days.More than 564,000 Michigan utility customers received help through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) in 2024, but the program could face elimination under a new budget proposal from the Trump Administration. More than 50,000 Consumers Energy customers were connected with state emergency relief last …