The Department of Housing & Community Development (DHCD) has announced that they will continue the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) for the winter of 2011/2012. LIHEAP assists low income individuals and families with the cost of heating their homes during the winter season. For questions about the program contact DHCD’s Heat Line at 1-800-632-8175 or for more information about assistance eligibility and/or energy saving tips go to http://www.mass.gov/hed/consumer/energy-assistance/.