Energy Assistance Program

Energy Assistance is able to process Primary Heat, Crisis, and ERR on eligible applications received by May 31st. Clients whose applications were received by deadline, but were denied or incomplete, have until June 30, 2017 to follow up, send in missing information required for processing of application. The program is currently NOT accepting any new program applications. EAP program will reopen October 1st, 2017.

*** 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

Minneapolis residents who are interested in Weatherization Program, should contact Sustainable Resource Center, Inc at 612-870-4255.

ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM OFFICES:

Community Action Partnership of Hennepin County 8800 Highway 7, #403, St. Louis Park, 55426 Hours: M- TH 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM F- 8:00 AM - Noon	Minneapolis Urban League 2100 Plymouth Ave N. #112 Minneapolis, 55411 Hours: M-F 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Minnesota Council of Churches 122 W. Franklin Ave, Suite 310 Minneapolis, 55404 Hours: M - F 8:00 AM- 4:30 PM	Northwest Family Service Center 7051 Brooklyn Blvd. Brooklyn Center, 55429 Hours: M , W , F 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Sabathani Community Center 310 E 38th St, #211 Minneapolis, 55409 Hours: M-F 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM	VEAP Community Service Center 9600 Aldrich Ave., Bloomington, 55420 Hours: M 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM TH 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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.

Energy Related Repairs Program

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 952-697-1411. If you have an after-hours emergency please call 952-451-3534.

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.

2016-2017 EAP Income Guidelines
Family Size	Maximum Three Month Income
1	$6,135
2	$8,023
3	$9,910
4	$11,798
5	$13,686
6	$15,574
7	$15,928
8	$16,282
9	$16,636

** For household sizes 9 and up, call 952-930-3541**

How can I apply?

An application must be completed in order to receive Energy Assistance. The application can be downloaded from the link below or by contacting CAP-HC between 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday at 952-930-3541.

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