Low-income renters and home owners who are at risk of utility disconnection can apply to the Home Energy Assistance Program through March 31 for help paying energy bills. HEAP provides ...

Mark Bain, who is part of the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, rubs his hands together as he checks the level on his oil at home in hopes that he will have enough oil to outlast the shutdown ...

During peak summer and winter, it's not uncommon to see your energy bills skyrocket. Having to shell out for those costs can be tough for anyone, but it's especially hard for those on a fixed income.

As millions of Americans face a gap in food assistance due to the federal government shutdown, some families also worry about how they’ll pay their winter heating bills. The shutdown has delayed ...

As fall turns to winter and temperatures begin to drop, millions of people across the U.S. will struggle to pay their rising energy bills. The government shutdown is making matters even worse: Several ...