Other Energy Services Programs

Assurance 16 Program

This program is targeted to households in crisis. We provide customers with budget counseling, advocacy, referrals to other agencies and programs, vendor negotiations and increased outreach.

• Emergency Benefit (EB-crisis) Provides eligible customers with additional funds towards an energy related crisis.  

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Energy Related Repair Program (ERR)

This program assists income eligible homeowners with repairs or replacements of their furnace, boiler, and other direct heating components necessary to keep the home's primary heating source functional.

Internal Referrals we provide customers with referrals to other programs within our agency such as; Weatherization, Conservation Improvement Program, Home Energy Savings Program, and Children & Family Development Divison.

Reach Out for Warmth

Reach Out for Warmth (ROFW) is an emergency fuel fund established to assist household slightly over the income guidelines for Energy Assistance, but still struggling to afford their energy bills. Reach Out For Warmth also helps households after energy assistance funds have been exhausted. Homeowners who qualify for Reach out for Warmth may also be eligible for up to $300.00 in additional Reach Out for Warmth assistance specifically for energy related repairs. Eligible repairs are limited to the primary heating system in the household. If you have a question, contact 612-335-5837.

Reach Out For Warmth Income Guidelines

The program is funded by donations from corporate and private sources and is matched 2:1 by local, state and federal funds. A tax-deductible donation assists those in need in Minneapolis. Please help our community by mailing your much needed donation to:

Community Action of Minneapolis
Energy Services Program / Reach Our for Warmth
Att: Director of Energy Services
2104 Park Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55404