When energy bills spike, many households feel the pressure. Thankfully, there's a little-known federal program to provide help paying for your electric bill.

During peak summer and winter, it's not uncommon to see your energy bills skyrocket. Having to shell out for those costs can be tough for anyone, but it's especially hard for those on a fixed income.

Each state has a Weatherization Assistance Program office to assist low-income households with home improvements that can lower their energy costs. Eligibility depends on income. The program can be ...

Mark Bain, who is part of the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, rubs his hands together as he checks the level on his oil at home in hopes that he will have enough oil to outlast the shutdown ...

As millions of Americans face a gap in food assistance due to the federal government shutdown, some families also worry about how they’ll pay their winter heating bills. The shutdown has delayed ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A technician replaces a light bulb outside a senior's home on March 24, 2014, in Ledgewood, New Jersey as part of a non-profit ...

As fall turns to winter and temperatures begin to drop, millions of people across the U.S. will struggle to pay their rising energy bills. The government shutdown is making matters even worse: Several ...

Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs wants ongoing funding for energy assistance programs, but she needs support from Republican lawmakers to make it happen.