Summer HEAP Applications Are Now Open – What You Need to Know

HEAP applications to keep your home cool this summer are now open as of April 15. The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is a federal program that helps eligible New Yorkers to keep their homes cool and heated throughout the year.Radio Catskill’s Kimberly Izar spoke to environmental justice advocates and local officials about how residents can apply for HEAP and what the program’s future may hold amidst federal layoffs.