Connecticut’s Annual Home Energy Affordability Gap Grows To $505 Million
Hartford, Conn. — There continues to be a significant gap between what Connecticut’s lower income households pay for energy bills and what they actually can afford. According to the Home Energy Affordability Gap: Connecticut (2011) Report, which was released on Thursday by Operation Fuel during a news conference at the state capitol, the problem is increasingly affecting more and more households with moderate incomes.
Connecticut’s annual home energy affordability gap is now $505 million. Lower-income families and senior citizens currently face a home energy affordability gap – the difference between what households can afford to pay and what they actually owe for their annual energy bills – of nearly $2,200 per household. In 2010, the state’s annual energy affordability gap was $480 million or about $2,000 per household.
“It’s extremely distressing that Connecticut’s lower income households are continuing to lose ground in their efforts to keep up with their energy bills,” said Operation Fuel Executive Director, Patricia Wrice. “We continue to see more moderate income households that need emergency energy assistance.”
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American Eagle Federal Credit Union Supports Operation Fuel
Many thanks to American Eagle Federal Credit Union, who dropped off a check for $2,500.00 on November 22, 2011 to help families in Connecticut stay warm this winter!
Operation Fuel Starts Fundraising Season With $1 Million Goal
Bloomfield, Conn., November 17, 2011—As Operation Fuel kicks off its annual fundraising campaign, the statewide non-profit is anticipating a substantial increase in requests for emergency energy assistance this coming year as a result of federal budget cuts, high unemployment and rising energy costs.
“We expect there will be an unprecedented demand on Operation Fuel this winter, especially from vulnerable households with young children or elderly residents on a fixed income,” said Executive Director Patricia Wrice. Because so many people are at risk, Operation Fuel’s winter program already has started for households in crisis.
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November 4, 2011 Board Meeting – CANCELLED
Due to the extenuating circumstances caused by the early snow, the Board of Directors meeting scheduled for November 4th has been cancelled. Board of Directors members may contact the office for further details.
