State: New Hampshire |
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Funding |
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Yes or No |
Comment |
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1 |
Do annual SBC dollars directly go up/down based on the level of LIHEAP dollars? |
No |
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2 |
Do SBC benefit levels directly go up/down based on the LIHEAP benefit provided? |
No |
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3 |
Does LIHEAP/WAP determine the allocation between program components? |
No |
PSC allocates system benefit charge between rate assistance and efficiency. |
4 |
Do LIHEAP benefits go up/down depending on the level of the SBC benefit.? |
Yes |
To extent that LIHEAP would create bill credit after EAP credit, LIHEAP goes down. |
Oversight |
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1 |
Does LIHEAP/WAP set the size of the overall budget? |
No |
PSC sets within legislative ceiling on total SBC. |
2 |
Does LIHEAP do the program evaluation for SBC expenditures? |
Yes |
Presents to Low-Income Working Group under jurisdiction of PSC. |
3 |
Does the LIHEAP office audit whether utilities make correct SBC payments? |
No |
PSC does fiscal audits of utilities. |
4 |
Does LIHEAP provide the daily staffing for SBC program administration? |
Yes |
In addition, LIHEAP contracts with state CAA association for daily operations. |
5 |
Does LIHEAP do data collection on SBC recipients? |
No |
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Administration |
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1 |
Are there explicit differences in SBC and LIHEAP eligibility? |
Changes |
Since EAP and LIHEAP eligibility not tied together, this changes based on LIHEAP eligibility. |
2 |
Are there explicit differences in the energy bill paid by SBC and LIHEAP? |
Yes |
The EAP is an electric program. |
3 |
Does LIHEAP set the amount of the SBC benefit? |
No |
Amount of benefit is difference between actual bill and affordable payment. |
4 |
Does LIHEAP/WAP promulgate SBC program rules? |
Yes |
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5 |
Does LIHEAP provide the computer connection between utilities and the SBC program? |
Yes |
For both the transfer of funds and the collection of data. |
6 |
Is SBC administration centralized at the state level? |
Yes |
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Outreach |
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1 |
Does receiving LIHEAP automatically enroll a consumer to receive SBC? |
Yes |
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2 |
Can a household receive SBC without receiving LIHEAP? |
Yes |
EAP recipient can enroll when LIHEAP not operating. |
3 |
Are there explicit differences in the target population for SBC and LIHEAP? |
No |
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4 |
Does LIHEAP provide consumer outreach unique to the SBC program? |
Yes |
Through CAAs, which delivery LIHEAP and EAP |
Delivery |
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1 |
Do all SBC recipients also receive LIHEAP? |
No |
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2 |
All application forms for LIHEAP and SBC the same (WAP and SBC)? |
No |
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3 |
Are time periods within which consumers may apply for LIHEAP and SBC the same? |
No |
EAP applications accepted year-round. |
4 |
Are intake agencies identical for SBC and LIHEAP? |
Yes |
CAAs |
5 |
Do LIHEAP pay SBC benefits directly to the consumer or to utility on consumer's behalf? |
No |
Utilities provide bill credit and receive reimbursement from LIHEAP |
6 |
Does LIHEAP provide notices of the need for periodic income recertification? |
Yes |
Along with notices from utilities. |
Contact Person |
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Ms. Mary Ann Manoogian |
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