Energy Assistance Program Updates and Crisis Season Overview
Explore the latest updates and statistics from the Maryland Department of Human Services' Energy Assistance Program, including details on the upcoming crisis season. Learn about application trends, benefit distribution, and critical programs to support households in need of energy assistance.
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OHEP Advisory Board October 10, 2024 Meeting Agenda Introductions FY24 Year-End Statistics FY25 Updates FY25 1stQuarter Overview Crisis Season (November 1-March 31, 2025) Member Updates Next Steps
MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES FAMILY INVESTMENT ADMINISTRATION July-24 OFFICE OF HOME ENERGY PROGRAMS Year FY 2023 FY 2024 CHANGE % CHANGE 7/1/22-6/30/23 7/1/23-6/30/24 2023-2024 2023-2024 Applications YTD* Total MEAP EUSP Bill Payment EUSP Arrearage Retirement Gas Arrearage Retirement 143,102 137,598 136,732 68,921 28,096 243,252 100,150 93,944 101,433 96,515 90,907 70.0% 68.3% 74.2% 140.0% 323.6% 231,542 238,165 165,436 119,003 Receiving Benefits YTD** MEAP EUSP Bill Payment EUSP Arrearage Retirement Gas Arrearage Retirement 91,139 90,719 28,207 10,788 94,197 114,101 30,166 8,675 3058 23,382 1959 --2,111 3.4% 25.7% 6.9% -19.6% NOTE: *Data represents applications received and entered into the OHEP Data System for the period identified. The total line represents an unduplicated count of all applications. MEAP and EUSP do not add to this total.
FY25 OHEP Updates State Plan Approval Critical Medical Needs Pilot Program Fuel Fund Grant System Enhancements DHS Call Center/CRM Director Vacancy
FY2025- 1stQuarter Overview MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES FAMILY INVESTMENT ADMINISTRATION OFFICE OF HOME ENERGY PROGRAMS Year FY 2024** 7/1/23 - 9/30/23 FY 2025 7/1/24 - 9/30/24 CHANGE 2024-2025 % CHANGE 2024-2025 Applications YTD* Total MEAP EUSP Bill Payment Electric Arrearage Retirement Gas Arrearage Retirement 60,103 60,103 57,829 52,059 27,552 54,655 54,655 54,152 49,107 25,811 -5,448 -5,448 -3,677 -2,952 -1,741 -9.1% -9.1% -6.4% -5.7% -6.3% Receiving Benefits YTD*** MEAP EUSP Bill Payment Electric Arrearage Retirement Gas Arrearage Retirement 23,439 24,334 5,471 2,344 31,125 31,292 5,606 2,048 7,686 6,958 135 -296 32.8% 28.6% 2.5% -12.6% NOTE: *FY25 Data represents applications received and entered into the OHEP Data System for the period identified. **FY24 July Data represents applications received and entered into the OHEP Data System for 06/01/2023-09/30/2023. The total line represents an unduplicated count of all applications. MEAP and EUSP do not add to this total.
Crisis Assistance Maryland defines an energy crisis as a situation where a household has no heat or a shortage of fuel supply or an immediate turn off notice (less than 3 days) during the normal winter period (November 1- March 31). An energy crisis requires a response within 48 hours.
Life Threatening Crisis Maryland defines a life threatening crisis as a household experiencing a life threatening or health related emergency due to a heating or cooling issue or has an energy crisis and has a member of the household under age two or over the age of sixty. A life threatening crisis requires a response within 18 hours.
Crisis Benefits Recognizing that lower benefit amounts may not fully alleviate a crisis and that many households may not qualify for arrearage assistance, Maryland is proposing to set aside 8% of its FY25 allocation to help address crisis situations. This crisis funding is limited, with a maximum of $600 available per household.
FY25 Meeting Dates January 9, 2025 April 10, 2025 FY26 Dates Scheduled July 10, 2025
