Energy Services



Energy Services Program

The Energy Services Program assists participating households in Minneapolis to maintain affordable, continuous, and safe home energy, while lowering their energy burdens. The Energy Services Program helps pay home heating cost. Households with the highest energy cost receive the greatest benefit. Both, homeowners and renters may qualify.

We at Community Action embrace the community by addressing immediate needs and are committed to resolving issues with our customers with the highest dignity and respect.  We acknowledge the dynamic conditions that influence Energy Programs and value the following:

Collaboration and teamwork between the customer and our staff.  Energy Services Program provides a quality customer service to all customers.

  • Households who are at or below 50 percent of
       the state median income are eligible.
  • Federally funded through U.S. Department of
       Human Services.
  • Funds are available for renters and homeowners
Service Include:
  • Provide direct payment to the energy supplier
  • Educate customers to use home heating energy
       efficiently and safely
  • Advocate with energy suppliers and human service
       providers on behalf of customers
Energy Services include:
  • Financial aid to pay a portion of heating costs.
  • Crisis intervention for threat of or no heat
       situations.
  • Energy Related Repair for home heating system
       repair or replacement.
  • Referral to Weatherization and other social service
       providers.
Eligibility for Energy Services is calculated by looking at gross income (your income before taxes and other deductions) for the previous three-month period. Your income must be at or below the following guidelines.
 


Maximum Eligible Income for Program Dates 9-01-2007 to 08-31-2008

The Minnesota Energy Assistance Program uses the past 3 months of household income prior to signing the application and/or last year's federal tax forms for self-employment income for making eligibility determinations.

 You must not exceed these income guidlines for 3 months:

 Household

 Size

 Income

 1

 $5,030

 2

 $6,578

 3

 $8,126

 4

 $9,674

 5

 $11,222

 6

 $12,770


*Based on 50% of State Median Income or 110% of Poverty, whichever is greater.


Maximum Eligible Income for Program Dates 9-01-2007 to 08-31-2008



For more information about Energy Services or an application click on links below

Energy Services Program Information

An application must be completed in order to receive Energy Assistance. To request an application please call (612) 335-5837 or follow the link below. Energy Services Program Application.

If you have a shut-off, you may also apply in our office at 2104 Park Avenue South, between the hours of 8am and 5pm, Monday through Friday.