Brochure offers how-to tips for homeowners, propane marketers, property managers as they prepare for season’s big snowstorms. WASHINGTON — A beautiful snowfall this time of year may be fun, but accumulated snow and ice can damage propane tanks, pipes, and other equipment and affect the supply of fuel to homes. A new brochure from the Propane ... Read More

Statement by Congressman Brian Higgins on Local Demand for HEAP. JAMESTOWN, NY -- Congressman Higgins released the following statement after reports of high public demand for help offered through the Home Energy Assistance Program. Today marks the first day New Yorkers can apply for HEAP. “Extreme federal cuts to HEAP are threatening the health ... Read More

JAMESTOWN, NY — Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-27) announced he is an original cosponsor of the Low Income Heating Improvement Act, legislation introduced by Congressman Tom Reed (NY-29) and also cosponsored by Congressmembers Kathy Hochul (NY-26) and Louise Slaughter (NY-28), to ensure that Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) funds ... Read More

Congressman Wants House to Restore Heating Aid for Seniors JAMESTOWN, NY — Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-27) took to the Floor of the House of Representatives to oppose a move that will slash heating assistance for seniors this winter. Last week Higgins sent a letter [PDF link] to leaders of the House Appropriations Committee and Subcommittee on ... Read More

Urges Congress to Pass 2011 Budget with Full Funding Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-27) announced that the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released an additional $69 million to New York in Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) block grant funds—the largest additional sum in the country. “As winter settles in, these ... Read More

Jim Rizzo and the Affordable Duct Cleaning Van. (Photo by Dusten Rader) With winter looming right around the corner it's time that locals start thinking about turning on their furnace. And, Local business owner Jim Rizzo of Affordable Duct Cleaning will help make turning on that furnace an cleaner and safer process. After having a furnace ... Read More