Low Income Weatherization Assistance Program
If you are a limited-income customer using natural gas as a primary fuel for space heating you may be eligible for funds dedicated to weatherizing limited-income customers' homes. Minnesota Energy Resources provides funding to relevant Community Action Program (CAP) agencies for weatherization recruitment and installation. There is no cost to the customer. The measures installed at each home are left up to the discretion of the CAP agencies based on the best fit for each particular home. The following measures are covered by Minnesota Energy Resources funding:
- A standard Energy Audit
- Blower door test and assisted air sealing
- Side wall insulation
- Attic insulation
- Insulation tuck under garages, foundations, crawl spaces, and rim joist
- Outdoor venting of dryers and exhaust fans
- Caulking
- Weatherstripping
- Storm windows
- Storm doors
- Duct and pipe insulation in unfinished areas
Eligible customers must also meet poverty guidelines of 185 percent determined by the non-profit organization in compliance with federal regulations. To enroll in the program, please contact the community action agency in your area.
Participating Weatherization Agencies
| Agency | Phone Number |
|---|---|
| Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency (Virginia) | 800-662-5711 |
| Bi-County Community Program (Bemidji) | 800-332-7161 |
| Dakota County Community Development Agency | 651-675-4400 |
| Inter-County Community Council (Oklee) | 218-796-5144 |
| Kootasca Community Action (Grand Rapids) | 800-422-0312 |
| Lakes & Pines CAC (Mora) | 800-832-6082 |
| Mahube Community Council (Detroit Lakes) | 888-458-1385 |
| Minnesota Valley Action Council (Mankato) | 800-767-7139 |
| Northwest Community Action Agency (Badger) | 800-568-5329 |
| Ottertail-Wadena CAC (New York Mills) | 800-450-2900 |
| Prairie Five Community Action Council (Montevideo) | 800-292-5437 |
| SEMCAC (Rushford) | 800-944-3281 |
| Scott Carver Dakota CAP (Shakopee) | 952-496-2125 |
| Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity Council (Worthington) | 800-658-2444 |
| Three Rivers Community Action (Zumbrota) | 800-277-8418 |
| Tri-Valley Opportunity Council (Crookston) | 866-264-3729 |
| Western Community Action (Marshall) | 800-658-2448 |