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- Size of grant is based on household size, income, fuel type and energy usage.
- Households with the lowest income and highest fuel costs receive the highest grants.
- Federally funded through U.S. Department of Human Services.
- Funds are available for renters or homeowners.
- Provides direct payment to the energy supplier.
- Educates consumers to use home heating energy efficiently and safely.
- Advocates with energy suppliers and human service providers on behalf of consumers.
- Provides crisis help for utility disconnection or necessary fuel deliveries.
- Provides emergency heating system repair or replacement.
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
- Some emergency heating fuel funding through Reach Out For Warmth (ROFW)
- Small grants (up to $500) for past-due energy payments
- Financial counseling, vendor negotiation, and advocacy for households in crisis
Weatherization Program: Free home energy audits, insulation, and heating system evaluation and repair as a cost-effective way of reducing energy bills
Energy-related Repair Program
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
- Heating system repairs or replacements
- 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 2026.
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 is May 31, 2026. Applications for the 2026 - 2027 heating season will be accepted starting September 2026
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:
- Crisis Program and Reach Out for Warmth: Households that are eligible for Energy Assistance and have used all their original grants may request assistance for this program
- Energy Related Repair Program: A program for homeowners who are eligible for the Energy Assistance Program that addresses safety or no-heat problems due to malfunctioning or non-functioning heating systems
- Getting reconnected to heat and power after disconnections
- Paying for emergency fuel deliveries of propane, heating oil, or biofuel
- Preventing disconnection
Provides a major household appliance replacement program and may include: - Recycle all appliances being replaced free of charge (including second refrigerators, freezers, or window air conditioning units) - Replace an old or non-functioning refrigerator, freezer, or window/wall air conditioner with new, energy-efficient models - Replace natural gas furnace or water heater
- Smart power strips and LED light bulbs
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 file deliveries of propane, heating oil, or biofuel
- Preventing disconnection
NOTE: The deadline to apply for this program is the end of May. Applications for the following heating season will be accepted starting around September.
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 is May 31, 2026. Applications for the 2026 - 2027 heating season will be accepted starting September 2026
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 is May 31, 2026. Applications for the 2026 - 2027 heating season will be accepted starting September 2026
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
- Some emergency heating fuel funding through Reach Out For Warmth (ROFW)
- Small grants (up to $500) for past-due energy payments
- Financial counseling, vendor negotiation, and advocacy for households in crisis
Weatherization Program: Free home energy audits, insulation, and heating system evaluation and repair as a cost-effective way of reducing energy bills
Energy-related Repair 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.
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
- Weatherization program, such as free repairs or upgrades in the home for ventilation, insulation, or a homeowner's broken heating system for a furnace repair/replacement. May cover water or sewer bills.
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 file deliveries of propane, heating oil, or biofuel
- Preventing disconnection
NOTE: The deadline to apply for this program is the end of May. Applications for the following heating season will be accepted starting around September.
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
- Some emergency heating fuel funding through Reach Out For Warmth (ROFW)
- Small grants (up to $500) for past-due energy payments
- Financial counseling, vendor negotiation, and advocacy for households in crisis
Weatherization Program: Free home energy audits, insulation, and heating system evaluation and repair as a cost-effective way of reducing energy bills
Energy-related Repair 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:
- Crisis Program and Reach Out for Warmth: Households that are eligible for Energy Assistance and have used all their original grants may request assistance for this program
- Energy Related Repair Program: A program for homeowners who are eligible for the Energy Assistance Program that addresses safety or no-heat problems due to malfunctioning or non-functioning heating systems
- Getting reconnected to heat and power after disconnections
- Paying for emergency fuel deliveries of propane, heating oil, or biofuel
- Preventing disconnection
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 is May 31, 2026. Applications for the 2026 - 2027 heating season will be accepted starting September 2026
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
- Some emergency heating fuel funding through Reach Out For Warmth (ROFW)
- Small grants (up to $500) for past-due energy payments
- Financial counseling, vendor negotiation, and advocacy for households in crisis
Weatherization Program: Free home energy audits, insulation, and heating system evaluation and repair as a cost-effective way of reducing energy bills
Energy-related Repair Program
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 for propane, heating oil, or biofuel
- Preventing disconnection
- $200 minimum and $1400 maximum assistance
Other services may include home energy crisis intervention, outreach, energy advocacy, and information about utility consumer rights. Energy Related Repair funds are also available to help correct no heat or malfunctioning heating systems for owner-occupied homes. Individuals must be eligible for Energy Assistance.
Conservation Improvement Program: In partnership with other local utilities, the program provides electric conservation services and materials to families in Dakota and Scott counties. The goal of the program is to reduce energy consumption, thereby reducing energy bills. During a home audit, customers accompany an energy auditor who reviews appliances being used in the home as well as recent energy bills. Clients are educated on energy conservation practices, proper appliance maintenance, and using water flow restrictors. Energy auditors may also help with installation and central air-conditioning tune-up.
For those who receive EAP, Energy Crisis Assistance is also available for emergency situations, such as disconnection or shut-off notice, past due balances, or delivery of fuel for tanks less than 20% capacity.
Assists with goods or services that contribute to the well-being and/or safety of the individual including:
- Air conditioner (window mount)
- Bed and/or dresser set
- Carpet/floor covering
- Couch/sofa
- Freezer: Upright or chest
- Furnace
- Handicap accessibility needs
- Kitchen range/stove
- Kitchen table/chair set
- Main/storm door
- Microwave
- Ramp
- Recliner
- Refrigerator
- Septic pumping
- Washer and/or dryer
- Water and sewer repairs
- Water heater
Assistance is provided up to $600 per household (with a minimum of $50) towards the purchase of 1 item listed above. If the cost of the item exceeds $600, it is the applicant's responsibility to pay the remainder of the balance and they must demonstrate the ability to pay the remaining balance. Requests are generally limited to 1 request per household every 2 years, unless the request is for an emergency beyond the household's control.
Assists with goods or services that contribute to the well-being and/or safety of the individual including:
- Air conditioner (window mount)
- Bed and/or dresser set
- Carpet/floor covering
- Couch/sofa
- Freezer: Upright or chest
- Furnace
- Handicap accessibility needs
- Kitchen range/stove
- Kitchen table/chair set
- Main/storm door
- Microwave
- Ramp
- Recliner
- Refrigerator
- Septic pumping
- Washer and/or dryer
- Water and sewer repairs
- Water heater
Assistance is provided up to $600 per household (with a minimum of $50) towards the purchase of 1 item listed above. If the cost of the item exceeds $600, it is the applicant's responsibility to pay the remainder of the balance and they must demonstrate the ability to pay the remaining balance. Requests are generally limited to 1 request per household every 2 years, unless the request is for an emergency beyond the household's control.
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.
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
- Weatherization program, such as free repairs or upgrades in the home for ventilation, insulation, or furnace repair/replacement
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
- Some emergency heating fuel funding through Reach Out For Warmth (ROFW)
- Small grants (up to $500) for past-due energy payments
- Financial counseling, vendor negotiation, and advocacy for households in crisis
Weatherization Program: Free home energy audits, insulation, and heating system evaluation and repair as a cost-effective way of reducing energy bills
Energy-related Repair Program
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 for propane, heating oil, or biofuel
- Preventing disconnection
- $200 minimum and $1400 maximum assistance
Other services may include home energy crisis intervention, outreach, energy advocacy, and information about utility consumer rights. Energy Related Repair funds are also available to help correct no heat or malfunctioning heating systems for owner-occupied homes. Individuals must be eligible for Energy Assistance.
Conservation Improvement Program: In partnership with other local utilities, the program provides electric conservation services and materials to families in Dakota and Scott counties. The goal of the program is to reduce energy consumption, thereby reducing energy bills. During a home audit, customers accompany an energy auditor who reviews appliances being used in the home as well as recent energy bills. Clients are educated on energy conservation practices, proper appliance maintenance, and using water flow restrictors. Energy auditors may also help with installation and central air-conditioning tune-up.
For those who receive EAP, Energy Crisis Assistance is also available for emergency situations, such as disconnection or shut-off notice, past due balances, or delivery of fuel for tanks less than 20% capacity.
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.
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
- Weatherization program, such as free repairs or upgrades in the home for ventilation, insulation, or a homeowner's broken heating system for a furnace repair/replacement. May cover water or sewer bills.
Energy Assistance Program (EAP): 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. Grants range between $200-$1400 based on household size, income, and fuel cost.
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
- Repairs and energy-related crises may be determined for additional funding when available. Grants can be used to pay a past water bill, a broken furnace, or replace a furnace.
Applications are accepted starting in September, and the deadline is the following spring in May. Weatherization Program: Eligible homes are evaluated by an auditor. Once a home is evaluated, skilled workers will complete improvements to reduce heating costs. Services are free to low-income households who qualify. Additional services provided are client education, energy audits, exterior wall and attic insulation, air sealing, testing, repair, and/or repair of a home heating system to ensure efficiency and safety.
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 file deliveries of propane, heating oil, or biofuel
- Preventing disconnection
NOTE: The deadline to apply for this program is the end of May. Applications for the following heating season will be accepted starting around September.