The Energy Assistance Program (EAP) helps pay home heating costs.
- Households who are at or below 50 percent of the state median income are eligible.
- Size of grant is based on household size, income, fuel type and energy usage.
- Households with the lowest income and highest fuel costs receive the highest grants.
- Federally funded through U.S. Department of Human Services.
- Funds are available for renters or homeowners.
Services include:
- Provide direct payment to the energy supplier.
- Educate consumers to use home heating energy efficiently and safely.
- Advocate with energy suppliers and human service providers on behalf of utility customers.
- Crisis help for utility disconnections.
- Emergency heating system repair or replacement.
For information contact your Local County Energy Assistance Program Agency.
Maximum Eligible Income for Program Dates 10/01/2012 to 09/30/2013
The Minnesota Energy Assistance Program uses the past 3 months of household income prior to signing the application and/or last year's federal tax forms for self-employment income for making eligibility determinations.
| Household Size | Annual | 3-month |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $22,250 | $5,562 |
| 2 | $29,097 | $7,274 |
| 3 | $35,943 | $8,985 |
| 4 | $42,789 | $10,697 |
| 5 | $49,635 | $12,408 |
| 6 | $56,481 | $14,120 |
| 7 | $57,765 | $14,441 |
| 8 | $59,049 | $14,762 |
| 9 | $60,332 | $15,083 |
| 10 | $61,616 | $15,404 |