Nov 30, 2009 Posted by admin on Nov 30, 2009 in Home Grants | 0 comments

Energy Assistance in Minnesota

Minnesota has an  Energy Assistance Program (EAP) to help pay home heating costs. Households with the lowest incomes and highest energy costs receive the greatest benefit.

• Households who are at or below 50 percent of the state median income are eligible
• 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 U.S. Department of Human Services
• Funds are available for renters or homeowners

Services include:

• 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

Go to the MN Department of Commerce website to learn more and apply

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