When the payment is issued to a propane bottle fill vendor, the Energy Assistance household will have to contact the vendor to schedule a time and a place to get their bottle filled fuel. Eligible households that use alternative fuels, such as propane canisters, gas for generators, kerosene or firewood can receive the benefits listed on the Appendix C-7-A. Alternative fuel cannot be authorized to someone who lives in a car or a temporary structure.  (Certifications must be reviewed and signed off by a supervisor/authorized personnel.)

For LT/ECAP the household must indicate they are about to run out of the alternative fuel.

Eligible crisis (LT/ECAP) households can receive the minimum amount required to resolve the crisis for one month up to the maximum benefit of $750. 340:20-1-17(g)(1)

Alternative fuel cannot be authorized to someone who lives in a car or a temporary structure. (Certifications must be reviewed and signed off by a supervisor/authorized personnel.)

Policy: 340:20-1-17ITS(6)(b) ECAP pays for one rick of firewood or 100 gallons of refillable fuel when the household uses these energy sources.

Rick of Firewood/100 gallons of Refillable Fuel, EA staff:

1. Verbally notify the household they need to provide written verification from the supplier regarding the fuel cost.
2. If the household cannot provide written verification of the fuel cost, request the supplier’s name and telephone number. Call the supplier to gather verbal verification regarding the cost of fuel.
3. If written and verbal attempts to verify the fuel cost fail:
   1. case note the attempts, and
   2. use the client’s statement as best available, if it is reasonable.

The LT/ECAP authorized benefit cannot include the cost delivery.  The household must work out a payment plan for delivery fees with the supplier. 340:20-1-17ITS(7)

EA staff cannot deny or hold up a LT/ECAP application solely to verify the cost of firewood/refillable fuel.