 | |
| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 4, 2000 |
CONTACT: Marcie Ridgway PHONE: (202) 225-3561 |
|
RISING HEATING COSTS | |
| (Washington, D.C.) Congressman Dave Camp ( R - Midland)
announces the release of $18 million to Low Income Home Energy Assistance
Program (LIHEAP) emergency funds to Michigan. Camp has supported
efforts to assist low-income households in coping with high fuel prices
during the winter in Michigan.
The price of heating oil and natural gases have continued to rise above earlier projections. The Department of Energy now projects that heating oil prices this winter will be 29 percent higher than last winter, and natural gas prices will be 40 percent higher than last winter. “The people in Michigan need help to fight these rising gas prices. Many families are forced to choose between food and clothing or paying these high heating bills. This is not a solution to our lack of an energy problem, however, it will be a great help this cold winter. I will continue to work hard to find a solution,” Camp said. | |
|
| |
