Energy Assistance Program - EAP - United Community Action Partnership
The Energy Assistance Program helps pay heat and electricity costs. Payments for energy bills are sent directly to the household's energy company or fuel provider for propane, fuel oil, or wood. Financial assistance varies depending on household income and fuel costs. The Energy Assistance Program provides additional grants for eligible households who need help with: - Getting reconnected to heat and power after disconnections - Paying for emergency fuel deliveries of propane, heating oil, or biofuel - Preventing disconnection - Providing emergency heating system repair or replacement for homeowners - Weatherization services to both homeowners and renters to reduce home energy consumption and costs for eligible households by improving the energy efficiency in homes
Categories
Last assured
02/07/2025
Physical Address
904 Highway 15 South, Hutchinson, MN 55350
Hours
- Office: 8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday - Energy Emergency Assistance: 24 hours a day Monday - Friday, October 1 - April 30
Voice
Voice
(800)627-3529
Application process
Call, visit website, or walk in for application. Households may apply for Energy Assistance once per program year. Applications for the heating season are typically accepted beginning in September and ending at the end of May the following year. The start date may vary as to when applications begin to be accepted. Call or visit website to determine exact dates applications are being accepted. Applications are processed on a first-come, first-serve basis and are generally processed within 30 - 60 days, depending on program funding, and information provided.
Required documents
Application/registration form; proof of address; proof of household income; Social Security card/number; utility bills/account numbers
Eligibility
Homeowners and renters who are residents of Cottonwood, Jackson, Kandiyohi, Lincoln, Lyon, McLeod, Meeker, Murray, Nobles, Pipestone, Redwood, Renville, and Rock counties for at least 30 days. Eligibility is on a sliding scale based on household size and the three most recent months of household income.
Service area
Cottonwood County, MN Jackson County, MN Kandiyohi County, MN Lincoln County, MN Lyon County, MN Mcleod County, MN Meeker County, MN Murray County, MN Nobles County, MN Pipestone County, MN Redwood County, MN Renville County, MN Rock County, MN
Agency info
United Community Action Partnership
Community action agency providing programs such as affordable housing, child development, emergency financial assistance for rent/mortgage, homeless shelter, basic needs, transportation, and weatherization to nine counties across southwest Minnesota