ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)
Minnesota Department of Commerce
The Energy Assistance Program (EAP) helps pay home heating costs. Households with the lowest incomes and highest energy costs receive the greatest benefit.
- 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 consumers
- Crisis help for utility disconnections or necessary fuel deliveries
- Emergency heating system repair or replacement
In order to be eligible your income must not exceed these income guidelines for three months:
| 2008 Maximum Energy Assistance Income Guidelines |
| Household Size | 50% State Median Income | 3 month Maximum Guidelines | Rounded 3 Month Maximum Guidelines |
| 1 |
$20,122.44 |
$5,030.61 |
$5,030 |
| 2 |
$26,313.96 |
$6,578.49 |
$6,578.00 |
| 3 |
$32,505.48 |
$8,126.37 |
$8,126.00 |
| 4 |
$38,697.00 |
$9,674.25 |
$9,674.00 |
| 5 |
$44,888.52 |
$11,222.13 |
$11,222.00 |
| 6 |
$51.080.04 |
$12,770.01 |
$12.770.00 |
Email Lynn or call during business hours call 1-800-422-0312 or 327-2941
nights & weekends 1-800-442-8565 or 326-8565
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