Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 73C-26.022 - Energy Assistance Benefits and Energy Payments
(1) The number, nature and amount of energy
benefits will be set by DEO in accordance with the federal requirements of the
Act and adjusted annually based on funding availability. DEO will notify the
Subrecipients in writing at the address stated in the Subgrant
Agreement.
(2) The following
maximum benefits will be available to eligible households:
(a) One non-crisis benefit per 12 month
period;
(b) One summer home energy
crisis benefit between April 1 and September 30 each year; and,
(c) One winter home energy crisis benefit
between October 1 and March 31 each year.
(3) Based on local need for LIHEAP services
and other non-LIHEAP energy assistance resources in their service area, the
Subrecipient may limit benefits to less than those stated in subsection (2),
above.
(4) In the event of an
emergency as described in subsection
73C-26.021(4),
F.A.C., the Department will allow expenditures of the funds in which the
benefits may exceed those given in subsection
73C-26.022(2),
F.A.C.
(5) The Subgrantee shall
make energy payments directly to the vendor on behalf of the eligible client.
Only in cases where the Subgrantee cannot negotiate direct payment to the
vendor will payment to the client be made in the form of a two party check
payable to the client and vendor.
(6) The household must provide proof that it
is responsible for paying the home energy cost. Fuel or energy types include
electricity, fuel oil, kerosene, wood, natural gas, liquid propane or liquid
propane gas. If the name on the bill/receipt is different from that of any
member of the household, the relationship of the applicant to the fuel
purchaser must be explained in the LIHEAP client files.
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