Discounts and Energy Use Assessment - Minnesota Power
30 West Superior Street, Duluth, MN 55802
Eligibility
Serves Northeast Minnesota; households with income at or below 60 percent of the state median income may qualify, eligibility is based on the three most recent months of income
Hours
24 hours/7 days a week
Email[email protected]
Interpretation services
Interpreters available
Application process
- Call or visit website
- Complete the LIHEAP application with the local energy assistance provider or the Minnesota Power's Residential Service Income and Usage-Qualified Discount Self-Declaration Income Eligibility Application
Service area
Carlton County, MN
Cook County, MN
Lake County, MN
Saint Louis County, MN
Other Information
Program Fees
- Sliding Scale/Reduced Fee
Hours of Operation
- Open Weekday Evenings After 5 pm
- Open Saturday or Sunday
CARE Program
Offers two discount options for customers:
Flat Discount:
A monthly $20 discount for customers who qualify for Minnesota Power's Residential Service Income- and Usage-Qualified Discount or Minnesota's Energy Assistance Program (EAP), who are also of senior age or living with a disability, will be automatically enrolled. Customers must apply and qualify for EAP in order to keep their CARE discount for more than one year.
Affordability Discount:
This discount requires a quick one-page application. Funds are limited and are offered first-come first-served. Discount applies if customers spend more than 3% of their annual income on electric bills. This program is at maximum capacity and applications are closed. A waiting list is available. If funding becomes available, a representative from Minnesota Power will contact customers in the order received.
Energy Partners
Partnership with community action programs to provide in-home energy assessment to low income customers
Last Assured
07/31/2025
What's Here
Providing organization
Minnesota Power
Retail and wholesale electric service agency