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Dallas County proclaims National Energy Assistance Day as SEAP readies $13M budget for 2026
Summary
The court proclaimed Feb. 2 as National Energy Assistance Day and heard that the county’s SEAP program has a 2026 budget of over $13 million and relies on utility partners to prevent disconnections for low‑income residents.
The Dallas County Commissioners Court on Feb. 3 unanimously proclaimed Feb. 2, 2026, as National Energy Assistance Day and recognized the county’s Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (SEAP) for its role aiding low‑income households.
Deepa Putupakam, program manager for SEAP, told the court the program received a 2026 budget of more than $13,000,000 and highlighted partnerships with utilities that supplement county funds to stabilize customers' accounts. "This year for 2026 we have received a budget of over $13,000,000 which I hope…
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