Some relief out of the nation's capital today, Guam Del. James Moylan announced the island was awarded $669,411 in funding for the low-income home energy assistance program.

The funds are administered through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Moylan stated that this funding will assist individuals and families with low incomes in paying their home utility bills.

The grants can also be used to weatherize homes to make them more energy efficient, and during disasters and extreme weather, to mitigate energy emergencies.

The delegate added that the program is administered through the Guam Department of Public Health and Social Services under the Division of Public Welfare.

He says, “Maintaining safe indoor air temperatures is critical, particularly for households that include older adults, individuals with disabilities, and young children. By helping to reduce the costs of home energy bills, reconnecting energy services that have been disconnected, preventing energy shut-offs, and providing minor energy-related home repairs, the program helps make sure that many in our community can meet their home energy needs while staying safe and healthy in their homes."

Households can check their eligibility by visiting energyhelp.us

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