RICHMOND, Ind. (AP)
- The milder temperatures of last winter could leave some Indiana residents
without the heating assistance they need in the coming season.
The Palladium-Item
reports that federal funding for heating assistance was cut for next winter
because fewer people sought help last year.
Extra money was
made available during the harsh winter of 2013-14. That allowed clients to
take advantage of summer discounts that allowed them to fill up on bulk
fuels such as oil and propane.
Brad Meadows of the
Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority says those discounts
aren’t available this year in Indiana. Instead, eligible clients will
receive a $100 credit on their electric bill to help with summer cooling
costs.
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