Nevada County continues to help low-income people in the community reduce their expenses for energy during these colder months when winter heating bills can skyrocket as well as all year round, County Executive Officer Rick Haffey said in a Friday memo. The programs are funded through federal and state grants. Qualified, low-income Nevada County residents may apply for assistance with firewood, oil and propane purchases through the federally funded Low Income Energy Assistance Program. Eligible households may receive $350 in assistance one time per funding year. With this early intervention, families can avoid an energy crisis. The department pays for …