Establishes a Hawaii home energy assistance program to help low-income households with energy costs.

This bill establishes the Hawaii home energy assistance program within the Department of Human Services, modeled after the federal Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). The program aims to assist eligible households with their home energy needs, providing financial aid and valuable information. To qualify, applicants must be Hawaii residents with an active utility account and meet income eligibility criteria. The program also includes energy audits and assistance with implementing energy efficiency improvements.

Establishes a Hawaii home energy assistance program to help low-income households with energy costs.

This bill establishes the Hawaii home energy assistance program within the Department of Human Services, modeled after the federal Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). The program aims to assist eligible households with their home energy needs, providing financial aid and valuable information. To qualify, applicants must be Hawaii residents with an active utility account and meet income eligibility criteria. The program also includes energy audits and assistance with implementing energy efficiency improvements.