ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)
Need help with utility bills?
See if you qualify for up to $1,400
- MN Energy Assistance Program
WHAT IS IT?
Minnesota's Energy Assistance Program helps renters and homeowners keep homes heated,
lights on, water running, and more.
WHO IS IT FOR?
People who rent or own their home and struggle with their utility bill can qualify.
HOW MUCH CAN I RECEIVE?
· Up to $1,400 to pay energy or water bills
· Free repair or replacement on homeowner's broken furnace
· Free energy efficiency home upgrades that can permanently lower your bills
AM I ELIGIBLE?
Eligibility is based on income and household size. For example, a family of four could earn up to $71,988 annually and qualify to receive financial assistance with energy bills
HOW DOES THE PROGRAM WORK?
Payments for energy bills are sent directly to the household’s energy company or to a provider of fuel like propane, fuel oil or wood. Initial benefits average $550 per household and can be up to $1,400, depending on household income and fuel costs.
Minnesota’s Energy Assistance Program is federally funded and administered by the Department of Commerce, which works with local service providers throughout the state.
TO APPLY FOR ENERGY ASSISTANCE
The 2025 Energy Assistance Program ended on May 31, 2025.
The new program will begin on October 1.
