low-income energy network

LIEN was formed in 2004 by anti-poverty, affordable housing and environmental groups in response to the impact of rising energy prices on low-income Ontarians. LIEN coordinates multi-stakeholder initiatives for diminishing the impact of high energy prices on low-income households and ensuring implementation of effective energy conservation programs and policies.

LIEN has over 70 members from a broad range of organizations across Ontario including: energy, public health, legal, tenant/housing, education and social and community organizations. LIEN is directed by a Steering Committee made up of representatives from Advocacy Centre for Tenants Ontario (ACTO), Canadian Environmental Law Association (CELA), Income Security Advocacy Centre (ISAC), Share the Warmth (STW), Toronto Environmental Alliance (TEA) and Toronto Disaster Relief Committee (TDRC).

LIEN seeks to raise awareness of, and propose solutions to, energy poverty through:

• Outreach to community groups to involve them in LIEN;
• Outreach to the public, e.g. through the media;
• Participating in Ontario Energy Board hearings and legislative processes;
• Working with policy-makers and local utilities.

Visit LIEN's website for more information.