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The nation's shareholder-owned electric companies provide many programs and services for low-income customers. This assistance is critical in the face of rising gas prices and potential costs to strengthen the nation's electric infrastructure.
Advocacy 101
Advocacy 101 is designed to be your virtual guide to advocacy reference, tips and techniques. That is, we hope it will help you get started NOW toward making your LIHEAP Action Day effort a success!
Your virtual guide includes a Virtual Q&A section, an Advocacy Reference Library (2007 and 2008), and Other Advocacy Opportunities. Updates will be provided via email in advance of the D.C. workshop, beginning in November. So be sure to "bookmark" this page as a browser favorite, and drop by every two weeks or so to see the latest information.
During the actual conference on January 28-29, you'll hear from several LIHEAP experts and receive updates on the latest and greatest related to LIHEAP in Congress, as well as some last minute directions on how to make LIHEAP Action Day as productive as possible.
2008 Advocacy Reference Library
Advocacy 101 is pleased to provide this Advocacy Reference Library, designed to provide information, examples, models and other relevant reference that may prove useful as you develop your own 2008 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.
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LIHEAP Action Day - "Planning Your Visit" Audio Guide - This audio file, about 7 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. Next week, we'll provide a second audio guide on "Conducting Your Visit." Our thanks to Betsy Bolding of Tucson Electric Power, Andrew Burch of Alliant Energy and Louis Gonzalez of FPL for providing this audio planning guide.
- LIHEAP Op Ed - FPL This model may be used as an op-ed for release to local newspapers and other communication channels. It is provided in Word to facilitate editing to a message appropriate for your company and/or state. It focuses on the need to increase LIHEAP funding, and provides the opportunity to tell what your company is doing on behalf of customers in need. It is less than 600 words, which is supposedly the "magic number" when it comes to getting op-eds published.
- 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. Our thanks to Andrew Burch of Alliant for sharing this great example.
- Your State's Home Energy Affordability Gap - FL 2007 This document provides excellent data and findings related to your state's home energy affordability gap. The data offers great insight into the needs - both met and unmet, including poverty data and more. It may be one of the key worksheets you can present during your congressional visits. Our thanks to Roger Colton at Fisher, Sheehan & Colton for this insightful information. Visit their Web site at http://www.homeenergyaffordabilitygap.com
- Your State's LIHEAP Fact Sheet - Minnesota This example provides excellent data related to the energy burden, assistance funding and action needed for your state's LIHEAP program. Our thanks to Andrew Burch of Alliant for sharing this model.
- NEADA - LIHEAP FY 2008 Appropriations Status - by State
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Utility Contributions Matrix for Low Income Energy Assistance - We are pleased to provide two variations of the same model, offering a simple matrix that each state can adapt 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?" Our thanks to Betsy Bolding and Tucson Electric Power for sharing this simple but powerful model.
AZ Utility Contributions to Low Income Energy Assistance 
Putting LIHEAP into Context
EEI Resources
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EEI Member Company Low-Income Programs for 2006-2007
A matrix that includes bill assistance, community outreach, economic development, energy efficiency, LIHEAP, and weatherization programs. Organized by company, the matrix features descriptions of the programs, program partners, and relevant links.
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Past Meetings
State-by-State Information
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Home Energy Affordability Gap
Detailed information on the affordability of home energy to low-income households. Presents the Affordability gap by Federal Poverty Level and how much of the Affordability Gap is covered by LIHEAP.
General Information
EEI Staff Contact
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Becky Harsh, Manager, Customer Operations, bharsh@eei.org or 202-508-5563
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