Energy Assistance Program & Eligibility Guidelines

The Energy Assistance Program pays towards heat, electricity, and past due water costs. Energy Assistance is free for all eligible households.

• EAP Application - English (Fillable PDF)
• Español (Spanish)
• Hmoob (Hmong)
• Soomaali (Somali)
• Tiếng Việt (Vietnamese)

Please note that benefits are still substantial, but have changed from the last program year:

• Extra federal funding last program year allowed the Minnesota Energy Assistance Program to increase income eligibility and benefit amounts.
• Beginning October 1, 2022, benefits returned to more typical amounts for most households. Also, income eligibility returned to 50% of state median income.
• The initial grant ranges from $200 to $1,400 per household and averages $500.
• The maximum additional grant for energy emergencies is $3,000.
• Water Assistance benefits may cover the entire past due amount.

These changes were necessary to continue to serve Minnesota households in need without a more significant reduction in the income limits.

MN Commerce Department Energy Assistance Program Website

To learn more, call us at 1 (888) 458-1385.