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Targeted Energy Aid for Struggling Households | Sheffield News

Targeted Energy Aid for Struggling Households | Sheffield News

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The Resolution Foundation is calling for smarter, targeted financial aid to tackle soaring energy bills—proposing tiered payments of $220, $175, and $85 based on income—to reach more households without wasting taxpayer money. Their plan aims to avoid the inefficiencies of past universal schemes that disproportionately benefited the wealthy, instead focusing on those most in need—including middle-income families struggling to heat their homes. With a proposed $2 billion program targeting 40% of households, they’re pushing for automatic enrollment and income verification to ensure help gets to those who need it most this winter.

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