Alabama Governor Kay Ivey has announced grants totaling nearly $44 million to help people in need across the state afford the cost of heating and cooling their homes.
In a Tuesday press release, the governor’s office said she has awarded $43.8 million to 18 different agencies to help those who are struggling to fight energy costs.
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“The cost of heating a home during the coldest parts of winter and cooling it during the hottest parts of summer can pose a challenge for those who are most vulnerable and have extremely limited incomes, Ivey said in a statement. “These grants will ensure that help is available to those who need it most during extreme weather.”
Alabama’s Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program is administered through community action agencies, and Ivey said she will direct funds from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for this purpose…