The Energy Assistance Program (EAP) helps pay home heating costs. Households with the lowest incomes and highest energy costs receive the greatest benefit.
- Size of grant is based on household size, income, fuel type and energy usage
- Households with the lowest income and highest fuel costs receive the highest grants
- Federally funded through US Department of Human Services
- Funds are available for renters or homeowners
- We provide direct payment to the energy supplier
- Educate consumers to use home heating energy efficiently and safely
- Advocate with energy suppliers and human service providers on behalf of consumers
- Crisis help for utility disconnections or necessary fuel deliveries
- Emergency heating system repair or replacement
All information provided is confidential and will be handled as such.
Eligibility Requirements
Households who are below 50 percent of the state median income are eligible.
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Documents Requested
- Application for Energy Assistance Program, Weatherization Assistance Program and Conservation Improvement program.
- Proof of income for the past three months
If you sign
application in:Send proof of income for
the months of:August 2010 May, June, July 2011 September 2010 June, July, August 2011 October 2010 July, August, Sept. 2011 November 2010 August, Sept., Oct. 2011 December 2010 Sept., Oct., Nov. 2011 January 2011 Oct., Nov., Dec. 2011 February 2011 Nov., Dec., Jan. 2012 March 2011 Dec., Jan., Feb. 2012 April 2011 Jan., Feb., March 2012 May 2011 Feb., March, April 2012 If you are claiming NO INCOME,
you must fill out the Worksheet for Households Claiming No Income - Copy of heating bill
- Copy of electric bill
Intake Procedure
- Walk-in’s welcome
- Call for more information
Forms
2011-2012 Minnesota Energy Programs Application will be available online Friday, Sept 16th. Please come back at that time. Thank you.