Energy Assistance Program

Minnesotans may find themselves having to choose between paying their energy bill and other necessities like food, medicine, or healthcare.

Minnesota’s Energy Assistance Program helps pay for heat and electricity costs for income-qualified households. The program can also arrange to repair or replace homeowners' broken heating systems.

Energy Assistance Program Facts

It’s free with grants up to $1,400 — based on energy costs, household size and income.
In addition to the initial grant, crisis funds are available:
- Up to $600 to help prevent energy shutoffs, get energy reconnected, or get emergency fuel deliveries.
- Additional funds to help homeowners get their broken furnace repaired or replaced.
Households may also get help paying their past due water bill.
Renters and homeowners are eligible.

How to Apply

Apply online.

Or contact your Energy Assistance Program service providers to apply. Find your provider:

Call 1-800-657-3710 and entering your zip code, or
Browse this list of service providers by county or tribe.

The Energy Assistance Program is funded by the U.S. Health and Human Services department and administered by the Minnesota Department of Commerce.

Minnesota’s Energy Assistance Program helps homeowners and renters pay their electric, heating, and water bills.

Learn more

Investor-owned utilities in Minnesota also provide support for low-income residents and those with special medical needs.

If your utility is not listed, we still recommend reaching out to them to ask about how they can help. Find contact info for your utility.

Energy Assistance Program

Minnesotans may find themselves having to choose between paying their energy bill and other necessities like food, medicine, or healthcare.