$164.2 million: Minnesota's 2008 federal LIHEAP allocation, up from $78 million in 2006.

81,405: The number of LIHEAP applicants statewide, as of Monday. The number is up from 68,076 on the same day in 2006.

126,000: The number of households LIHEAP served statewide last year.

$500/$1,325: The average and largest grants available.

50: Percent of the state median income a client needs to stay below to qualify for LIHEAP.

$5.1 billion: The total federal 2008 LIHEAP allocation for all 50 states, the District of Columbia, five territories and about 140 tribes and tribal organizations.

ENERGY BILLS HELP

If you're interested in learning more about LIHEAP, visit www.acf.hhs.gov and click on "Energy Assistance," or call your local senior citizen program or community action program.