Additional grants for emergencies
The Energy Assistance Program provides up to $600 in additional grants for eligible Minnesotans who need help:
- Preventing disconnection
- Getting reconnected to heat and power after disconnections
- Paying for emergency fuel deliveries of propane, heating oil or biofuel
For homeowners, if your furnace or heating system is broken, you may be eligible for help with heating system repair or replacement.
If you’re facing an energy emergency, call your local service provider to apply for a grant.
Another way to reduce your energy bill
The Department of Commerce also administers the Weatherization Assistance Program, which provides free home energy upgrades. The upgrades save energy and help income-eligible homeowners and renters ensure their homes are healthy and safe.
There’s no need to fill out a second application for the Weatherization Assistance Program. Eligibility is determined from applications for the Energy Assistance Program. Eligible households will be notified.
The Energy Assistance Application Request form for mailed requests is not available at this time. You can still apply online through May 31, 2025 at Apply for Energy Assistance Online.
After May 31, please contact your local Energy Assistance service provider for assistance with other resources that may be available in your community.
If you are interested in applying for weatherization, please contact your local Weatherization Assistance service provider for an application.