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Founded in 1986, the National Low Income Energy Consortium (NLIEC) brings
together public, private, and nonprofit sector organizations and individuals
for the common purpose of reducing the residential energy hardships and
crises faced by low-income consumers by:
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finding common ground among diverse groups that work with, serve or
represent low-income energy consumers;
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exploring, exchanging, and promoting innovative ideas and successful
efforts that improve the ability of low income consumers to access and
afford energy;
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setting an agenda for low income energy policy at the federal, state, and
local levels.
The Ultimate Public
Private Partnership
NLIEC is the ultimate public private partnership, governed by a board of
organizations representing the full spectrum of perspectives in the low
income energy community. The Board of Directors reflects diverse interests
with a singular purpose embodied in the theme "Building Bridges."
NLIEC works hard to
build bridges of cooperation and understanding between the 3,000 plus
organizations and countless individuals that are developing coordinated
solutions to low-income energy problems.
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Increasing Public
Awareness
NLIEC develops
understanding of the problems associated with consumers that cannot afford
to pay their energy bills. Furthermore, NLIEC increases awareness of the
programs that provide assistance, and it draws attention to problems
concerning administrative procedures of assistance programs that may impede
the eligibility of deserving individuals and families.
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Sponsoring Major
Conferences
Through the sponsorship of national conferences, provided annually since
1987, and low income energy projects, NLIEC continues to heighten awareness
of the energy needs of low-income consumers. The 2003 Conference will be
held in Sacramento, California.
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Fostering Commitment
Those who
attend our annual conference become more committed to reducing low income
energy crises and hardships. The conferences provide an atmosphere for
participants to discuss viewpoints, share information, and form consensus on
strategies for addressing energy problems of low-income consumers.
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Working with Local
Communities
In recent years
NLIEC has placed a greater emphasis in partnering with
local groups to assist them in reducing the energy hardships of their
low-income residents. NLIEC has channeled resources to local organizations,
spawned local public-private partnerships, and helped develop state and
regional coalitions that serve low-income energy consumers.
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Networking Resources
NLIEC maintains
information on effective and efficient policies and programs, and the
professionals involved in developing and promoting them. Its national
office monitors advancements in the field, and can refer you to source for
the latest information on today's leading energy issues.
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