A recent study by the University of Pennsylvania shows that people living in communities with a significant amount of vacancies believe that the vacancies negatively impact their mental and physical…
Author: Rachel Blake
Rachel works on policy and advocacy at RHLS. Her current work includes the intersection of housing and health, energy efficiency, and equal access to housing-related rights.
2012-2013 LIHEAP Manual is Available
The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) provides low-income households with assistance to help pay the costs of home energy consumption. In Pennsylvania, LIHEAP supplements are intended primarily to assist with paying…
PULP Fights to Require Default Electric Service Providers to Protect Customers from Rate Spikes
The Pennsylvania Utility Law Project (PULP) filed an amicus brief in October in connection with a lawsuit in Commonwealth Court by the state Consumer Advocate that seeks to overturn a PUC…
LIHEAP is Open!
The Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare began accepting applications for home heating assistance today. The Low-income Home Energy Assistance Program known as LIHEAP provides grants to assist low-income families pay…
HEMAP Help Center Reopens
What is the HEMAP Help Center? The HEMAP Help Center is a web-based service for homeowners facing foreclosure in Pennsylvania. Regional Housing Legal Services (RHLS) created the HEMAP Help Center…