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Struggling with energy bills? You may qualify for assistance programs

Special to the HT

RBC |  National Energy Assistance Day was Feb. 2, the Colorado Department of Human Services is reminding residents they may qualify for help with winter heating costs through the Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP).

Energy costs are projected to rise more than three times the rate of inflation this winter. State data shows 35% of Colorado households cut back on basic necessities at least one month in the past year to…