{"id":6203,"date":"2025-09-02T13:54:32","date_gmt":"2025-09-02T17:54:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tclp.org\/?page_id=6203"},"modified":"2025-12-16T14:02:32","modified_gmt":"2025-12-16T19:02:32","slug":"low-income-energy-assistance-fund","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.tclp.org\/es\/low-income-energy-assistance-fund\/","title":{"rendered":"State-Mandated Michigan Low-Income Energy Assistance Fund (LIEAF)"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>\n<p><strong>Michigan por mandato estatal <br \/>Fondo de Asistencia Energ\u00e9tica para Personas de Bajos Ingresos (LIEAF)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/h1>\n<div>\n<h2><strong>Nuevo: Tarifa de asistencia energ\u00e9tica obligatoria por el estado<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>A partir del 1 de septiembre<sup>calle<\/sup>, 2025, Traverse City Light &amp; Power (TCLP), junto con todas las empresas de servicios el\u00e9ctricos de Michigan, comenzaron a recaudar fondos para <strong>Fondo de Asistencia Energ\u00e9tica para Personas de Bajos Ingresos (LIEAF)<\/strong>. La Comisi\u00f3n de Servicio P\u00fablico de Michigan (MPSC) exige este cambio para ampliar la financiaci\u00f3n y la elegibilidad bajo el Programa de Asistencia Energ\u00e9tica de Michigan (MEAP).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>\u00bfQu\u00e9 es LIEAF?<\/h3>\n<p>El Fondo de Asistencia Energ\u00e9tica para Personas de Bajos Ingresos es un programa estatal que ayuda a los hogares elegibles a recibir asistencia energ\u00e9tica y evitar cortes de suministro. Los fondos se distribuyen a trav\u00e9s de las agencias aprobadas del Programa de Asistencia Energ\u00e9tica de Michigan (MEAP).<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h4>Recargo LIEAF<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Cantidad:<\/strong> $1.25 por medidor el\u00e9ctrico, por mes<\/li>\n<li><strong>Eficaz:<\/strong> Estados de facturaci\u00f3n de septiembre de 2025<\/li>\n<li><strong>A d\u00f3nde van los fondos<\/strong>Los fondos recaudados ser\u00e1n distribuidos por los beneficiarios de MEAP para apoyar a los clientes elegibles por ingresos con facturas de electricidad en nuestra comunidad (en la medida de lo posible).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Apariencia de Bill<\/strong>:El cargo aparecer\u00e1 como una l\u00ednea separada en su factura de electricidad como: Asistencia Energ\u00e9tica \u2013 Ley P\u00fablica 169.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Objetivo:<\/strong> Ayuda a respaldar programas estatales de asistencia energ\u00e9tica para hogares que cumplen los requisitos de ingresos.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3><strong>\u00bfQui\u00e9n califica para recibir asistencia?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Para recibir asistencia, los clientes deben cumplir con las pautas de elegibilidad de ingresos estatales, generalmente:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Hasta 60% del ingreso medio estatal (SMI) seg\u00fan el tama\u00f1o del hogar<\/li>\n<li>Debe ser residente de Michigan<\/li>\n<li>Debe tener una cuenta de energ\u00eda activa a su nombre<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>No es necesario estar atrasado en su factura para solicitar ayuda.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Tabla de elegibilidad de ingresos actuales:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/es\/_wp_link_placeholder\/\" data-wplink-edit=\"true\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tclp.org\/es\/bill-message-window-3\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-7439\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tclp.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Bill-Message-Window-3-300x251.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"251\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7439\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tclp.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Bill-Message-Window-3-300x251.png 300w, https:\/\/www.tclp.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Bill-Message-Window-3-768x644.png 768w, https:\/\/www.tclp.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Bill-Message-Window-3-14x12.png 14w, https:\/\/www.tclp.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Bill-Message-Window-3.png 940w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"\/es\/_wp_link_placeholder\/\" data-wplink-edit=\"true\"><\/a><a href=\"\/es\/_wp_link_placeholder\/\" data-wplink-edit=\"true\"><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2><strong>C\u00f3mo solicitar asistencia<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Las solicitudes de asistencia energ\u00e9tica son procesadas por agencias MEAP autorizadas\u2014<strong>no por TCLP directamente.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Paso 1 \u2014 Comun\u00edquese con una agencia local de MEAP<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Los clientes en el \u00e1rea de Traverse City pueden presentar su solicitud a trav\u00e9s del siguiente socio:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/centralusa.salvationarmy.org\/traversecity\/\"><strong>Ej\u00e9rcito de Salvaci\u00f3n \u2013 Traverse City<\/strong> <\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Tel\u00e9fono: 231-946-4644<\/li>\n<li>Servicios: Asistencia para el pago de facturas, apoyo en crisis energ\u00e9tica, apoyo presupuestario, gesti\u00f3n de casos.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Paso 2: Re\u00fana los documentos necesarios<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>La mayor\u00eda de las agencias solicitar\u00e1n:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Verificaci\u00f3n de ingresos de todos los adultos en el hogar<\/li>\n<li>Identificaci\u00f3n con fotograf\u00eda<\/li>\n<li>Tarjetas de Seguro Social (o comprobante alternativo)<\/li>\n<li>Factura de servicios p\u00fablicos actual<\/li>\n<li>Comprobante de residencia<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Paso 3 \u2014 Env\u00ede su solicitud<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Las solicitudes se pueden completar:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>En l\u00ednea:<\/strong> A trav\u00e9s de la p\u00e1gina web de la agencia o a trav\u00e9s de <a href=\"https:\/\/newmibridges.michigan.gov\/s\/isd-landing-page?language=en_US\"><strong>Puentes MI<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Por tel\u00e9fono:<\/strong> Llamando directamente a la agencia o al 2-1-1<\/li>\n<li><strong>En persona:<\/strong> En las oficinas asociadas participantes de MEAP<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>Recursos estatales adicionales\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/newmibridges.michigan.gov\/s\/isd-landing-page?language=en_US\">Puentes MI<\/a>:<\/strong> Solicitar el Alivio de Emergencia Estatal (SER) y otros beneficios<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/newmibridges.michigan.gov\/s\/isd-landing-page?language=en_US\">M\u00edchigan 2-1-1<\/a>:<\/strong> Con\u00e9ctese con agencias de asistencia locales<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/mpsc\/consumer\/energy-assistance\">Informaci\u00f3n del programa MEAP<\/a>:<\/strong> Descripci\u00f3n general de los beneficios y la elegibilidad<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3><strong>Tipos de asistencia disponibles<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Dependiendo de su situaci\u00f3n, las agencias de MEAP pueden ayudarle con:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Facturas de electricidad vencidas<\/li>\n<li>Planes de pago<\/li>\n<li>Protecci\u00f3n de apagado<\/li>\n<li>Asistencia ante la crisis energ\u00e9tica<\/li>\n<li>Asesoramiento presupuestario y de eficiencia energ\u00e9tica<\/li>\n<li>Referencias a programas de climatizaci\u00f3n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Los servicios var\u00edan seg\u00fan la agencia y la disponibilidad de fondos.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2><strong>\u00bfNecesita ayuda o tiene preguntas?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Servicio al cliente de TCLP<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Tel\u00e9fono: 231-922-4940<\/li>\n<li>Correo electr\u00f3nico: customerservice@tclp.org<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>TCLP puede guiarlo hacia los recursos adecuados, pero <strong>Las solicitudes deben completarse a trav\u00e9s de las agencias MEAP<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2>Preguntas frecuentes<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3>\u00bfTCLP determina la elegibilidad?<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p>No. TCLP no revisa solicitudes ni determina requisitos. Todas las decisiones sobre asistencia las toman las agencias asociadas del MEAP.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>\u00bfCu\u00e1nto tiempo tarda la aprobaci\u00f3n?<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p>Los tiempos de procesamiento var\u00edan seg\u00fan la agencia y dependen de la documentaci\u00f3n y la disponibilidad de fondos.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>\u00bfQu\u00e9 pasa si no califico para LIEAF\/MEAP?<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p>Los clientes que no cumplen con las pautas de ingresos estatales a\u00fan pueden tener opciones:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Planes de pago de TCLP<\/li>\n<li>Facturaci\u00f3n presupuestaria<\/li>\n<li>Recursos de la comunidad local<\/li>\n<li>Programas de eficiencia energ\u00e9tica para ayudar a reducir el consumo<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>\u00bfEst\u00e1 garantizada la asistencia?<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p>No. La asistencia est\u00e1 limitada por el financiamiento estatal disponible y la capacidad de la agencia.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div>\n<h2>Antecedentes del programa LIEAF\u00a0<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>LIEAF se lanz\u00f3 por primera vez en <strong>2013<\/strong> como programa opcional.<\/li>\n<li>A <strong>Enmienda de 2024 (Ley P\u00fablica 169)<\/strong> Ahora requiere que todas las empresas de servicios p\u00fablicos de Michigan:\n<ol>\n<li>Participar en LIEAF, o<\/li>\n<li>Operar su propio programa de asistencia para personas de bajos ingresos que cumpla con los requisitos estatales.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<li>En el pasado, TCLP opt\u00f3 por no participar en LIEAF debido a preocupaciones de que los fondos recaudados a trav\u00e9s del programa pudieran dirigirse a \u00e1reas fuera de nuestra comunidad.<\/li>\n<li>Para <strong>2025\u201326<\/strong>La Junta de TCLP vot\u00f3 a favor <strong>opte por una prueba de un a\u00f1o<\/strong> para evaluar su eficacia y determinar el mejor camino a largo plazo.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><!--more--><br \/>\n<!-- {\"type\":\"layout\",\"children\":[{\"type\":\"section\",\"props\":{\"image\":\"wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2023\\\/04\\\/Website-banner-1500-\\u00d7-300-px-1900-\\u00d7-300-px.png\",\"image_position\":\"center-center\",\"media_overlay\":\"rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4)\",\"style\":\"primary\",\"title_breakpoint\":\"xl\",\"title_position\":\"top-left\",\"title_rotation\":\"left\",\"vertical_align\":\"\",\"width\":\"default\"},\"children\":[{\"type\":\"row\",\"children\":[{\"type\":\"column\",\"props\":{\"image_position\":\"center-center\",\"position_sticky_breakpoint\":\"m\"},\"children\":[{\"type\":\"headline\",\"props\":{\"content\":\"\n\n<p><strong>State-Mandated Michigan <br \\\/>Low-Income Energy Assistance Fund (LIEAF)<\\\/strong><\\\/p>\",\"title_element\":\"h1\"}}]}]}],\"name\":\"Hero Inner\"},{\"type\":\"section\",\"props\":{\"image_position\":\"center-center\",\"style\":\"default\",\"title_breakpoint\":\"xl\",\"title_position\":\"top-left\",\"title_rotation\":\"left\",\"vertical_align\":\"\",\"width\":\"default\"},\"children\":[{\"type\":\"row\",\"children\":[{\"type\":\"column\",\"props\":{\"image_position\":\"center-center\",\"position_sticky_breakpoint\":\"m\"},\"children\":[{\"type\":\"text\",\"props\":{\"column_breakpoint\":\"m\",\"content\":\"\n\n<h2><strong>New: State-Mandated Energy Assistance Fee<\\\/strong><\\\/h2>\\n\n\n<p>Beginning September 1<sup>st<\\\/sup>, 2025, Traverse City Light &amp; Power (TCLP), along with all Michigan electric utilities, began collecting funds for the <strong>Low-Income Energy Assistance Fund (LIEAF)<\\\/strong>. This change is required by the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) to expand funding and eligibility under the Michigan Energy Assistance Program (MEAP).<\\\/p>\",\"margin\":\"default\"}},{\"type\":\"text\",\"props\":{\"column_breakpoint\":\"m\",\"content\":\"\n\n<h3>What is LIEAF?<\\\/h3>\\n\n\n<p>The Low-Income Energy Assistance Fund is a state-mandated program that helps eligible households receive energy assistance and avoid shutoffs. Funds are distributed through approved Michigan Energy Assistance Program (MEAP) agencies.<\\\/p>\\n\n\n<p><\\\/p>\\n\n\n<h4>LIEAF Surcharge<\\\/h4>\\n\n\n<ul>\\n\n\n<li><strong>Amount:<\\\/strong> $1.25 per electric meter, per month<\\\/li>\\n\n\n<li><strong>Effective:<\\\/strong> September 2025 billing statements<\\\/li>\\n\n\n<li><strong>Where Funds Go<\\\/strong>: Funds collected will be distributed by MEAP Grantees to support income-eligible customers with electric bills in our community (to the extent possible).<\\\/li>\\n\n\n<li><strong>Bill Appearance<\\\/strong>: The charge will be listed as a separate line item on your electric bill as: Energy Assistance \\u2013 Public Act 169.<\\\/li>\\n\n\n<li><strong>Purpose:<\\\/strong> Helps support statewide energy assistance programs for income-eligible households<\\\/li>\\n<\\\/ul>\",\"margin\":\"default\"}},{\"type\":\"text\",\"props\":{\"column_breakpoint\":\"m\",\"content\":\"\n\n<h3><strong>Who Qualifies for Assistance?<\\\/strong><\\\/h3>\\n\n\n<p>To receive assistance, customers must meet state income eligibility guidelines, typically:<\\\/p>\\n\n\n<ul>\\n\n\n<li>Up to 60% of the State Median Income (SMI) based on household size<\\\/li>\\n\n\n<li>Must be a Michigan resident<\\\/li>\\n\n\n<li>Must have an active energy account in your name<\\\/li>\\n<\\\/ul>\\n\n\n<p><em>You do not need to be behind on your bill to request help.<\\\/em><\\\/p>\\n\n\n<p><strong>Current Income Eligibility Table:\\u00a0<\\\/strong><\\\/p>\\n\n\n<p><a href=\\\"_wp_link_placeholder\\\" data-wplink-edit=\\\"true\\\"><\\\/a><a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tclp.org\\\/bill-message-window-3\\\/\\\" rel=\\\"attachment wp-att-7439\\\"><img src=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tclp.org\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/12\\\/Bill-Message-Window-3-300x251.png\\\" alt=\\\"\\\" width=\\\"300\\\" height=\\\"251\\\" class=\\\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7439\\\" \\\/><\\\/a><a href=\\\"_wp_link_placeholder\\\" data-wplink-edit=\\\"true\\\"><\\\/a><a href=\\\"_wp_link_placeholder\\\" data-wplink-edit=\\\"true\\\"><\\\/a><\\\/p>\",\"margin\":\"default\"}}]}]}]},{\"type\":\"section\",\"props\":{\"image_position\":\"center-center\",\"style\":\"default\",\"title_breakpoint\":\"xl\",\"title_position\":\"top-left\",\"title_rotation\":\"left\",\"vertical_align\":\"middle\",\"width\":\"default\"},\"children\":[{\"type\":\"row\",\"children\":[{\"type\":\"column\",\"props\":{\"image_position\":\"center-center\",\"position_sticky_breakpoint\":\"m\"},\"children\":[{\"type\":\"text\",\"props\":{\"column_breakpoint\":\"m\",\"content\":\"\n\n<h2><strong>How to Apply for Assistance<\\\/strong><\\\/h2>\\n\n\n<p>Energy-assistance applications are processed by authorized MEAP agencies\\u2014<strong>not by TCLP directly.<\\\/strong><\\\/p>\\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1 \\u2014 Contact a Local MEAP Agency<\\\/strong><\\\/p>\\n\n\n<p>Customers in the Traverse City area can apply through the following partner:<\\\/p>\\n\n\n<p><a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/centralusa.salvationarmy.org\\\/traversecity\\\/\\\"><strong>Salvation Army - Traverse City<\\\/strong> <\\\/a><\\\/p>\\n\n\n<ul>\\n\n\n<li>Phone: 231-946-4644<\\\/li>\\n\n\n<li>Services: Bill payment assistance, energy crisis support, budgeting support, case management<\\\/li>\\n<\\\/ul>\\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2 \\u2014 Gather Required Documents<\\\/strong><\\\/p>\\n\n\n<p>Most agencies will ask for:<\\\/p>\\n\n\n<ul>\\n\n\n<li>Verification of income for all adults in the household<\\\/li>\\n\n\n<li>Photo ID<\\\/li>\\n\n\n<li>Social Security cards (or alternative proof)<\\\/li>\\n\n\n<li>Current utility bill<\\\/li>\\n\n\n<li>Proof of residency<\\\/li>\\n<\\\/ul>\\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3 \\u2014 Submit Your Application<\\\/strong><\\\/p>\\n\n\n<p>Applications may be completed:<\\\/p>\\n\n\n<ul>\\n\n\n<li><strong>Online:<\\\/strong> Through the agency\\u2019s website or through <a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/newmibridges.michigan.gov\\\/s\\\/isd-landing-page?language=en_US\\\"><strong>MI Bridges<\\\/strong><\\\/a><\\\/li>\\n\n\n<li><strong>By Phone:<\\\/strong> By calling the agency directly or 2-1-1<\\\/li>\\n\n\n<li><strong>In Person:<\\\/strong> At participating MEAP partner offices<\\\/li>\\n<\\\/ul>\\n\n\n<h4><strong>Additional State Resources\\u00a0<\\\/strong><\\\/h4>\\n\n\n<ul>\\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/newmibridges.michigan.gov\\\/s\\\/isd-landing-page?language=en_US\\\">MI Bridges<\\\/a>:<\\\/strong> Apply for State Emergency Relief (SER) and other benefits<\\\/li>\\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/newmibridges.michigan.gov\\\/s\\\/isd-landing-page?language=en_US\\\">Michigan 2-1-1<\\\/a>:<\\\/strong> Connect with local assistance agencies<\\\/li>\\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.michigan.gov\\\/mpsc\\\/consumer\\\/energy-assistance\\\">MEAP Program Information<\\\/a>:<\\\/strong> Overview of benefits and eligibility<\\\/li>\\n<\\\/ul>\",\"margin\":\"default\"}},{\"type\":\"text\",\"props\":{\"column_breakpoint\":\"m\",\"content\":\"\n\n<h3><strong>Types of Assistance Available<\\\/strong><\\\/h3>\\n\n\n<p>Depending on your situation, MEAP agencies may be able to help with:<\\\/p>\\n\n\n<ul>\\n\n\n<li>Past-due electric bills<\\\/li>\\n\n\n<li>Payment plans<\\\/li>\\n\n\n<li>Shutoff protection<\\\/li>\\n\n\n<li>Energy crisis assistance<\\\/li>\\n\n\n<li>Budgeting and energy-efficiency counseling<\\\/li>\\n\n\n<li>Referrals to weatherization programs<\\\/li>\\n<\\\/ul>\\n\n\n<p><em>Services vary by agency and funding availability.<\\\/em><\\\/p>\",\"margin\":\"default\"}},{\"type\":\"text\",\"props\":{\"column_breakpoint\":\"m\",\"content\":\"\n\n<h2><strong>Need Help or Have Questions?<\\\/strong><\\\/h2>\\n\n\n<p><strong>TCLP Customer Service<\\\/strong><\\\/p>\\n\n\n<ul>\\n\n\n<li>Phone: 231-922-4940<\\\/li>\\n\n\n<li>Email: customerservice@tclp.org<\\\/li>\\n<\\\/ul>\\n\n\n<p>TCLP can guide you to the right resources, but <strong>applications must be completed through MEAP agencies<\\\/strong>.<\\\/p>\",\"margin\":\"default\"}}]}]}]},{\"type\":\"section\",\"props\":{\"image_position\":\"center-center\",\"style\":\"default\",\"title_breakpoint\":\"xl\",\"title_position\":\"top-left\",\"title_rotation\":\"left\",\"vertical_align\":\"middle\",\"width\":\"default\"},\"children\":[{\"type\":\"row\",\"children\":[{\"type\":\"column\",\"props\":{\"image_position\":\"center-center\",\"position_sticky_breakpoint\":\"m\"},\"children\":[{\"type\":\"text\",\"props\":{\"column_breakpoint\":\"m\",\"content\":\"\n\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\\\/h2>\",\"margin\":\"default\"}},{\"type\":\"accordion\",\"props\":{\"collapsible\":true,\"content_column_breakpoint\":\"m\",\"image_align\":\"top\",\"image_grid_breakpoint\":\"m\",\"image_grid_width\":\"1-2\",\"image_svg_color\":\"emphasis\",\"link_style\":\"default\",\"link_text\":\"Read more\",\"show_image\":true,\"show_link\":true},\"children\":[{\"type\":\"accordion_item\",\"props\":{\"content\":\"\n\n<p>No. TCLP does not review applications or determine qualifications. All assistance decisions are made by MEAP partner agencies.<\\\/p>\",\"title\":\"Does TCLP determine eligibility?\"}},{\"type\":\"accordion_item\",\"props\":{\"content\":\"\n\n<p>Processing times vary by agency and depend on documentation and funding availability.<\\\/p>\",\"title\":\"How long does approval take?\"}},{\"type\":\"accordion_item\",\"props\":{\"content\":\"\n\n<p>Customers who do not meet state income guidelines may still have options:<\\\/p>\\n\n\n<ul>\\n\n\n<li>TCLP payment plans<\\\/li>\\n\n\n<li>Budget billing<\\\/li>\\n\n\n<li>Local community resources<\\\/li>\\n\n\n<li>Energy-efficiency programs to help lower usage<\\\/li>\\n<\\\/ul>\",\"title\":\"What if I don\\u2019t qualify for LIEAF\\\/MEAP?\"}},{\"type\":\"accordion_item\",\"props\":{\"content\":\"\n\n<p>No. Assistance is limited by available state funding and agency capacity.<\\\/p>\",\"title\":\"Is assistance guaranteed?\"}}]},{\"type\":\"text\",\"props\":{\"column_breakpoint\":\"m\",\"content\":\"\n\n<h2>LIEAF Program Background\\u00a0<\\\/h2>\\n\n\n<ul>\\n\n\n<li>LIEAF was first launched in <strong>2013<\\\/strong> as an optional program.<\\\/li>\\n\n\n<li>A <strong>2024 amendment (Public Act 169)<\\\/strong> now requires all Michigan utilities to either:\\n\n\n<ol>\\n\n\n<li>Participate in LIEAF, or<\\\/li>\\n\n\n<li>Operate their own low-income assistance program that meets state requirements.<\\\/li>\\n<\\\/ol>\\n<\\\/li>\\n\n\n<li>In the past, TCLP opted out of LIEAF due to concerns that the funds collected through the program might be directed to areas outside of our community.<\\\/li>\\n\n\n<li>For <strong>2025\\u201326<\\\/strong>, TCLP\\u2019s Board voted to <strong>opt in for a one-year trial<\\\/strong> to evaluate its effectiveness and determine the best long-term path.<\\\/li>\\n<\\\/ul>\",\"margin\":\"default\"}}]}]}]}],\"version\":\"4.5.32\"} --><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>State-Mandated Michigan Low-Income Energy Assistance Fund (LIEAF) New: State-Mandated Energy Assistance Fee Beginning September 1st, 2025, Traverse City Light &amp; Power (TCLP), along with all Michigan electric utilities, began collecting funds for the Low-Income Energy Assistance Fund (LIEAF). 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