Energy Assistance Program
Click HERE for Energy Assistance Information.
Click HERE for the 2019-2020 Minnesota Energy Assistance Programs Application.
Haga clic Aquí para la Asistencia de Energía de Minnesota Programas de aplicación 2019-2020.
Please note: The EAP application needs to be downloaded and saved to your computer, and then completed and saved again.
*** If you have no income, or your income is lower than your monthly bills, please fill out the Verification of Income and Expenses Form and submit it with your application.
Mail your application to:
CAP-HC
8800 Highway 7, Ste. 403
St. Louis Park, MN 55426
OR Fax your application to:
952-697-1313
If you'd like an application to be mailed to you, please call:
952-930-3541
ENERGY ASSISTANCE BACKUP PHONE NUMBERS
To ensure that we serve everyone promptly during this COVID-19 crisis, EAP has made a block of phone numbers available to the public. If EAP's main number 952.930.3541 is busy on numerous attempts or the voice mail is at capacity, please call any of the numbers listed below.
(612) 388-8568
(952) 210-9327
(952) 212-4944
(952) 220-1711
(952) 261-8813
(952) 261-8974
(952) 356-2131
(952) 356-3403
(952) 356-2552
(952) 451-3534
(952) 454-0266
ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM OFFICES:
Community Action Partnership of Hennepin County
Minneapolis Urban League (closed until further notice)
Sabathani Community Center (closed until further notice)
EAP Office at Lutheran Social Services (LSS) (closed until further notice)
Energy Related Repairs Program
The Energy Assistance Program can help you pay energy costs-- such as a heating bill-- between Oct 1 and May 30 each year. If you qualify, you could receive a grant to cover some of your energy expenses. This grant is paid directly to your energy provider, to reduce your energy bill.
The Energy Related Repairs (ERR) Program provides emergency repair or replacement of broken/non-functioning heating systems (ex. furnace) for Energy Assistance clients.
To be eligible for assistance with your heating system you must submit an Energy Assistance Application and be approved.
To contact CAP-HC about problems with your heating system please call Kesha Joyner at 952-697-1338. If you have an after-hours emergency please call 651-796-4412.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can apply for energy assistance?
Both homeowners and renters may be eligible for assistance. Renters that don't pay their heat may also be eligible for energy assistance.
Do you have to pay the money back?
No. Energy Assistance is given as a grant, not a loan. You do not need to repay it.
What are the income guidelines?
Eligibility for Energy Assistance is calculated by looking at gross income (your income before taxes and other deductions) for a three month period. Your income must be at or below the following guidelines.
|
2019-2020 EAP Income Guidelines |
|
|
Family Size |
Maximum Three Month Income |
|
1 |
$6,761 |
|
2 |
$8,842 |
|
3 |
$10,923 |
|
4 |
$13,003 |
|
5 |
$15,084 |
|
6 |
$17,164 |
|
7 |
$17,554 |
|
8 |
$17,944 |
|
9 |
$18,335 |
|
10 |
$18,725 |
How can I apply?** For household sizes 11 and up, call 952-930-3541**
An application must be completed in order to receive Energy Assistance. The application can be downloaded from the link above or by contacting CAP-HC between 8:00 am - 4:30 pm at 952-930-3541.
For more information, visit the Minnesota Department of Commerce website at mn.gov/commerce.
