Energy Insecurity Prevalence and LIHEAP Participation Fact Sheets

Energy insecurity is a persistent nationwide challenge that adversely affects the health and well-being of children and families. Among families with young children accessing health care in 4 U.S. cities (Boston, MA; Minneapolis, MN; Philadelphia, PA; Little Rock, AR), energy insecurity peaked in 2023, affecting nearly 1 in 5 families (19%).

Children’s HealthWatch has prepared policy briefs for each of these cities. Access downloadable PDFs of the briefs by clicking the links below:

• Boston energy insecurity/LIHEAP policy brief
• Minneapolis energy insecurity/LIHEAP policy brief
• Philadelphia energy insecurity/LIHEAP policy brief
• Little Rock energy insecurity/LIHEAP policy brief
• All Children’s HealthWatch sites energy insecurity/LIHEAP policy brief