Energy Assistance Program - EAP - Tri-County Action Program - Waite Park
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 Other services include: - Educate consumers to use home heating energy efficiently and safely - Advocate with energy suppliers and human service providers on behalf of consumers - Emergency heating system repair or replacement - Weatherization program, such as free repairs or upgrades in the home for ventilation, insulation, and other energy related repairs
Categories
Last assured
07/26/2024
Physical Address
1210 23rd Avenue South, Waite Park, MN 56387
Hours
8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday
Voice
Voice
Fax
(320)654-9473
Application process
- Call or visit website 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. - 24/7 crisis intervention for threat of or no heat situations can call (320)251-1612 and follow message prompt
Required documents
Application/registration form; proof of address; proof of household income; state ID; Social Security card/number; utility bills/account numbers
Eligibility
Homeowners and renters who are residents of Benton, Morrison, Sherburne, and Stearns counties. Eligibility is on a sliding scale based on household size and the three most recent months of household income.
Service area
Benton County, MN
Morrison County, MN
Sherburne County, MN
Stearns County, MN
Agency info
Tri-County Action Program - Waite Park
The mission of Tri-CAP is to enhance and expand opportunities for the economic and well-being of the residents and community.