Energy Assistance Program - EAP - Lakes and Pines Community Action Council

1700 Maple Avenue East, Mora, MN 55051

Eligibility

Homeowners and renters who are residents of Aitkin, Carlton, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, and Pine counties and Mille Lacs Indigenous band members residing outside of the service area in Crow Wing or Morrison County. Eligibility is on a sliding scale based on household size and the three most recent months of household income.

Required documents

Application/registration form proof of primary heat source proof of household income Social Security card/number utility bills/shut off notice utility service account number and fuel vendor name

Hours

6 am - 5:30 pm Monday - Friday

(320)679-4139

Fax

(800)832-6082

Voice

(320)679-1800

Voice

https://www.lakesandpines.org/energy-assistance

[email protected]

Application process

Call, visit website, or walk-in for an application. Households may apply for Energy Assistance once per program year (October 15- May 31). Applications are processed on a first-come, first-served basis and are generally processed within 30-60 days, depending on program funding, and information provided.

Service area

Aitkin County, MN
Carlton County, MN
Chisago County, MN
Crow Wing County, MN
Isanti County, MN
Kanabec County, MN
Mille Lacs County, MN
Morrison County, MN
Pine County, MN

Description

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. Also, the program helps homeowners repair or replace a failing furnace. 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 The deadline to apply for this program was May 31, 2025. Applications for the 2025 - 2026 heating season will be accepted starting September 2025.

What's Here

Gas Service Payment Assistance Heating Fuel Payment Assistance Furnaces Appliance Repair Electric Service Payment Assistance

Providing organization

Lakes and Pines Community Action Council

Lakes and Pines provides resources to individuals and families with low incomes, which assist them in reaching their goals and increasing their level of self-sufficiency. Offers programs such as financial literacy, energy assistance, emergency housing, and referrals to partnering agencies.