Energy Assistance Program

The Energy Assistance Program is now closed for the season and will reopen October 1, 2025, with applications available starting September 1, 2025.

The deadline for paperwork submission and crisis requests is July 1, 2025.

MAHUBE-OTWA's Energy Assistance Program provides financial assistance to pay a portion of a household's head and/or electric costs. In addition, the program offers emergency assistance for utility disconnection, education to consumers to ensure home heating energy efficiency and safety, and providing emergency heating system repair or replacement for homeowners in eligible situations.

Grant Types

PRIMARY HEAT: Heating assistance is available to households who rent or own and whose income is at or below 50 percent of the state median income. The assistance you receive pays a portion of home energy and heating costs. Grants are based on household size, gross income, and the previous year's energy costs. Grants are paid directly to your energy providers.

CRISIS PROGRAM: Households experiencing a heating or electric emergency may be eligible for additional crisis assistance. You must be approved for energy assistance and a primary heat grant does not resolve the situation.

ENERGY RELATED REPAIR (ERR): ERR funds are available to homeowners experiencing a life-threatening situation or a no-heat emergency due to a malfunctioning or nonfunctioning heating system. You must be approved for energy assistance to qualify for this program. Proof of home ownership is required.

Applications for Energy Assistance are accepted from October 1st through May 31st each year. Applications are available online to print or can be picked up at any of our 5 office locations. To request an application by mail or for questions about the program, call MAHUBE-OTWA's Energy Assistance Program at 1-888-458-1385 x809 or request an application at MN Dept. of Commerce Energy Assistance Program. Applications are available in English, Español, Hmoob, Soomaali, and Tieng Viet.