In the near future, I plan to introduce legislation to assist low-income households with essential utility costs during periods when federal assistance programs are unavailable.
This bill would establish the Essential Energy Stability Fund (EESF) Pilot Program, offering targeted utility assistance during months not covered by the federal LIHEAP program. The initiative aims to prevent utility disconnections and ease the financial burden of cooling costs for vulnerable Pennsylvanians.

Key Points:

• Establishes a two-year pilot leveraging available federal LIHEAP carry-over funds.
• Limits eligibility to households already enrolled in LIHEAP, CAP, or similar assistance programs.
• Coordinates with utilities to apply direct bill credits and minimize administrative overhead.
• Requires annual reporting to evaluate outcomes and inform future policy decisions.

This pilot addresses a critical seasonal gap in utility assistance, builds on existing infrastructure, and provides a fiscally responsible strategy to reduce energy insecurity.

Why co-sponsor?
Support vulnerable families, expand year-round energy affordability, and champion effective, fiscally sound solutions.