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News from NLIEC
June 2007 —
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“For
low-income Americans, today’s consumer marketplace is complex and at times
treacherous. Even the smallest misstep can lead to financial ruin and a
sense of hopelessness that paralyzes individual progress,” said NLIEC
Chair Cindy Datig, executive director of the Dollar Energy Fund in
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In
accepting the award on behalf of the NCLC, energy analyst John Howat asked
his colleague Olivia Wein -- an NCLC staff attorney in Washington and member
of the NLIEC Board of Directors -- to join him on stage. "This is
really a recognition of all of her work," Howat said. "No one is
more deserving than Olivia ... and I'm honored to work with her."
November
30, 2006 —
The National
Low Income Energy Consortium is set to launch a new, quarterly journal intended
to increase the knowledge base of the energy assistance community. Its Journal
of Energy Assistance, available online in January, will contain research and
evidence-based articles, case studies and examples of best practices in the
field. “For
many years, stakeholders have said they would like to have a convenient,
reliable resource for relevant and accurate information on energy-assistance
issues,” said Cindy Datig, executive director of the $1 Energy Fund in
Pittsburgh and chair of the National Low Income Energy Consortium. “NLIEC
has responded by launching the Journal of Energy Assistance,” she said.
“Our hope is that it will become a valuable tool for anyone interested in
helping to set the agenda for low-income energy policy at the federal, state and
local levels.” Founded
in 1986, the Alexandria, Virginia-based NLIEC brings together organizations and
individuals from the public, private, and nonprofit sectors for the common
purpose of increasing awareness of and eliminating residential energy hardships
and crises faced by low-income consumers. “The
Journal of Energy Assistance will be yet another tool for those involved
in this field,” said Ken Thiry of Wisconsin Public Service Corp. and vice
chair of NLIEC. “We are all working together to explore, exchange and promote
innovative ideas and successful efforts that improve the ability of low-income
consumers to access and afford energy. The Journal should certainly help
in this effort.” The
publication will present educational materials and peer-reviewed research
relevant to energy assistance and energy affordability, add to the growing
literature base of the energy assistance community, provide information
regarding events and developments important to the provision of affordable
energy for low-income households and offer a forum for the debate and discussion
of energy-assistance issues. Original
research may be submitted for review, while the Journal’s editorial
board also will consider other articles for publication. Initial members of the
editorial board include Kay Joslin, director of the LIHEAP Clearinghouse at the
National Center for Appropriate Technology; Jacqueline Berger, Ph.D., director
of program evaluation for APPRISE,
Inc.; and Mark Wolfe, executive director of the National Energy Assistance
Directors'
Association. The
Journal will be available online at http://www.energyassistancejournal.org.
June 14, 2006 — The National Low Income Energy Consortium presented its 2006 NLIEC Achievement Award to AARP in recognition of the organization's commitment to helping low-income families -- particularly older Americans.
"Each
year, NLIEC recognizes an individual or organization that has demonstrated
consistent leadership in championing low-income issues," NLIEC Chair
Cindy Datig said in presenting the award. "This year, we are pleased to present the award to AARP
... in recognition of its long record of advocacy, service and commitment to
improving the lives of our nation's
John Rother, AARP's group executive officer of policy and strategy, accepted the award from Ms. Datig on the organization's behalf. It was presented June 14 during NLIEC's 20th Annual National Low Income Energy Conference in Washington, DC.
Past
NLIEC Achievement Award recipients include the Federal Emergency Management Agency
Emergency Food and Shelter Program, U.S. Representatives
Ms. Datig also presented certificates of appreciation to Al Guyant — one of NLIEC's founding board members, who gave a presentation at the annual awards ceremony reflecting on the organization's first 20 years — and to Sue Present, the first executive director of NLIEC.
A veteran reporter with experience in print, broadcast (both local and network) and wire service journalism, Fox perhaps has been best known within the advocacy community for his expertise in media relations and grassroots outreach. He was the 2005 recipient of the NLIEC Award for his work on behalf of low-income energy consumers.
Fox succeeds Sue Present, who was the NLIEC's first executive director and had served in that capacity since 1993. Former NLIEC Vice Chair Mary Grassi served as interim executive director following Ms. Present's departure. |
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National Low Income Energy Consortium
Headquarters: 6324 Beryl Road, Alexandria, VA 22312 Ÿ Phone 703-642-9070 Fax 703-916-7850
Conference Office: 226 Paul Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15211 Ÿ Phone 412-431-5087 Fax 412.431.5214 conference@nliec.org
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Just
a few of the issues on which NCLC has had a significant impact are the Equal
Credit Opportunity Act, the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, the
Home Ownership Equity Protection Act of 1994 and the development of state
unfair and deceptive acts and practices legislation. A top priority for NCLC
is providing support on issues involving consumer fraud, debt collection,
consumer finance, energy assistance programs, predatory lending and
sustainable home ownership programs.
low-income energy consumers ... and its
dedication to reducing energy poverty." 
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10, 2006 