EEI Advocacy Reference Library

We are proud to provide you with this advocacy reference library, offering information, examples, models, and other relevant references that may prove useful as you develop your own LIHEAP advocacy plan.

The information provided comes from various sources and may be adapted for use based on the needs of your company or customers.

EEI Resources

• Utility Programs for Low-Income Customers
  An interactive search tool that includes bill assistance, community outreach, economic development, energy efficiency, LIHEAP, and weatherization programs. Organized by company, the searchable database features descriptions of the programs, program partners, and relevant links.

LIHEAP Advocacy References

• LIHEAP Action Day: "Planning Your Visit" Audio Guide
  This audio file, about seven minutes long, provides some helpful ideas on how you might plan for your LIHEAP Action Day visits. It offers guidance on visit scheduling, preparation of discussion materials, and more.
• LIHEAP Action Day Press Release: Alliant Energy
  This document/model highlights the utility's efforts on behalf of customers in need, and is a great way to shed light on the needs of your customers and the actions your company is pursuing on their behalf.
• Arizona Utility Contributions to Low-Income Energy Assistance 
  Here you will find a model matrix outlining Arizona's utility contributions for low-income energy assistance. Any state can easily adapt this model as needed. It offers a clear and concise answer when your Congresspeople ask, "So what are you doing in your home state to help solve the problem?"
• EEI LIHEAP Advocacy: Support LIHEAP announcement
• EEI LIHEAP Advocacy Action Plan
• Telling Your State LIHEAP story: TXU model
• Leveraging the EEI Web Site
• LIHEAP Action Day: 6-Step Plan
• LIHEAP Action Day: Thank You to Congressional Rep.
• Letter to Senators: Salvation Army
• Thank You Letter: LIHEAP Allies
• LIHEAP Resolution Model