Utilities -Help with Utilities -The Energy Assistance Program (EAP)

 

https://mn.gov/commerce/consumers/consumer-assistance/energy-assistance/


The Energy Assistance Program (EAP) helps pay for home heating costs and furnace repairs for income-qualified households. Visit their website or call 800-657-3710 and press 1. The EAP program is not associated with RentHelpMN.

Energy Assistance Program

The Energy Assistance Program helps pay for home heating and water costs and furnace repairs for income-qualified households.

What is the Energy Assistance Program

  • The Energy Assistance Program (EAP) is a federally funded program
  • Grants are paid directly to your energy provider, or utility company, for your bill.
  • Grants range from $300 - $2,000
  • Grants are available to renters and homeowners.
  • Grants are based on energy cost, household size, and income.
  • Grants may be given to households with income at or below 60 percent of the state media income.

EAP eligibility is based on the three most recent months of income.

Go on website to complete application to fax or email in to EAP.

How can we help?

  • Payment of energy bills.
  • Payment of water/wastewater bills.
  • Help with utility disconnection or fuel deliveries.
  • Education on efficient and safe use of energy.
  • Advocacy with energy suppliers and human service providers.
  • Repair or replacement of homeowners' broken heating systems.
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