White House announces efforts to help Americans with rising energy costs
BOSTON – The White House is announcing new efforts to help Americans deal with rising energy costs this winter.
Vice President Kamala Harris was in Boston on Wednesday to discuss the plan.
"Many folks who are here today, you know that energy efficiency upgrades are expensive," Harris said. "And even though we know it can save you thousands of dollars in the long run, the upfront cost is often too high for so many families to be able to afford. And that is why we are investing $300 million right here in Massachusetts and $13 billion nationwide to help families pay to upgrade their homes."
President Joe Biden's administration says it is taking several steps to help low- and middle-income families.
They include $4.5 billion in assistance from the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, known as LIHEAP.
There's also $9 billion in funding for rebate programs aimed at helping homeowners make their homes more efficient.
Money is also being set aside to support development of energy-efficient heat pumps.