Energy Assistance Program - EAP - Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity Council

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 Additional help includes energy-related repair, energy assistance funds, and fuel.

Last assured

10/25/2024

Physical Address

1106 3rd Avenue, Worthington, MN 56187

Hours

Office: October - June 8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday After Hours Emergencies: Individuals can leave a message and their call will be returned within two hours

Voice

(507)376-4195

Voice

(800)658-2444

Fax

(507)376-3636

Voice

(507)372-7279

Website

https://smoc.us/eap.html

[email protected]

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.

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 Murray, Nobles, Pipestone, and Rock counties. Eligibility is on a sliding scale based on household size and the three most recent months of household income.

Languages

Spanish

Service area

Murray County, MN Nobles County, MN Pipestone County, MN Rock County, MN

Agency info

Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity Council

Community action agency