Effective 3/1/21 our maximum crisis funding has increased from $600 to $1200.  If you have a past due balance with any of your vendors or if your fuel take is under 20% please contact us for help!

CAP Agency’s Energy Assistance Program (EAP) helps eligible households with energy bill payment assistance, home energy crisis intervention, outreach, energy advocacy, information about utility consumer rights, and referrals.

2020-2021 EAP Participants:

Please take a moment to fill out this survey regarding your experience with the program.  Thank you!

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Energy Assistance provides funds to help pay costs associated with heat and electricity. Funds are sent directly to the vendor.

Eligibility

An Energy Assistance application is used for determining eligibility. Households must apply by September 1, 2021 to receive assistance. Households must occupy the residence to which the Energy Assistance benefits are being applied, and meet the household income guidelines.

2020-2021 Income Eligibility Guidelines

How do I apply?For larger household guidelines, visit: http://mn.gov/commerce/consumers/consumer-assistance/energy-assistance/#guidelines

Applications for Energy Assistance are accepted from October 1 to September 1, 2021. Applications for the 2020-2021 Energy Assistance will be mailed to households who previously received Energy Assistance. Households who have not previously applied for Energy Assistance can request or print Energy Assistance applications below.

You are required to submit the following:

• Fully completed application
• Provide three months’ proof of any and all household income (pay stubs showing wages, benefit award letter for Social Security, etc). Please see the instruction form with the Energy Assistance Application.

Energy Related Repair (ERR)

ERR funds are available to help correct “no heat” or malfunctioning heating systems for owner-occupied homes. Individuals must be eligible for Energy Assistance. Please call 651-322-3500 option 1 for more information.

Energy Crisis Assistance

For those who currently receive Energy Assistance, Energy Crisis Assistance is available for emergency situations, such as disconnection or shut-offs notice, or delivery of fuel for tanks with less than 20% capacity. Please call 651-322-3500 (option 1) for more information.

Please Note: We process applications in the order that they are received and it may take up to 90 days. During that time, contact your energy provider to schedule a reasonable payment plan.

If you are facing a disconnection or are already disconnected, please call 651-322-3500 (option 1).

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