FFY2026
FFY26 EAP Annual Training Recordings [YouTube] – Coming soon.

The slides presented at the FFY26 EAP Annual Training on August 6-7, 2025 are below:

• Section 1 – includes Introduction; FFY25 Data
• Section 2 - includes Ch 2 Application Processing; Application Requirements; Application and Mailing
• Section 3 - includes Ch 3 Program Eligibility Requirements; DEED guidance
• Section 4 – includes Ch 5 Crisis; Addressing Crisis before funding is available
• Section 5 - includes Ch 6 Energy Related Repair; Ch 16 Mechanical Contractors
• Section 6 - includes Assurance 16 Reporting; Key change notification refresher
• Section 7 - includes Ch 12 Communication, Info & Reports; Ch 13 Fiscal Management
• Section 8 - includes eHEAT Enhancements
• Section 9 - includes Energy Vendors, Name on Energy Accounts, Refunds refresher
• Section 10 - includes Monitoring
• Section 11 - includes Online App Enhancements & Refresher
• Section 12 – includes Utility customer protections
• Section 13 - includes Data Practices
• Section 14 - includes Office of Attorney General - Becky Huting
• Section 15 - includes Preventing Burnout
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• FFY2025
  FFY25 EAP Annual Training Recordings [YouTube].
  
  The slides presented at the FFY25 EAP Annual Training on August 14-15, 2024 are below:
  • Section 1 – includes Introduction; FFY24 Data
  • Section 2 - includes Handling DEED Income; Ch 2 Application Processing
  • Section 3 - includes Ch 8 Benefit Payments & Refunds; Dwelling Eligibility
  • Section 4 - includes Ch 3 Program Eligibility Requirements; Assistants for Older Adults or People with Disabilities
  • Section 5 - includes Ch 5 Crisis; Ch 6 Energy Related Repair 
  • Section 6 - includes Ch 7 Assurance 16; Key Personnel Changes
  • Section 7 - includes Program Fiscal Management; Request for Information Refresher
  • Section 8 - includes Online Application Enhancements & Refresher; eHEAT Enhancements
  • Section 9 - includes Application & Mailing; eHEAT Letters
  • Section 10 - includes Energy Vendor Monitoring
  • Section 11 - includes Safe at Home: Dianna Umidon, Office of Secretary of State; Safe at Home & EAP
  • Section 12 - includes Age Friendly Approach to EAP Services: Laura Thomas, Prairie Five, Aging Well
  • Section 13 - includes Programs for Innovation & Equity: Amy Scheller
  • Section 14 - includes Tracy Smetana, Energy Affordability Office Director

Wilder Research evaluation of the MN Energy Assistance Program (.pdf)

This report documents the results of research administered by Wilder Research on behalf of the Energy Assistance Program.

Wilder Research conducted a literature review, mailed survey, interviews with service providers, and interviews with community members to gain a deeper understanding of the overall awareness of EAP, barriers to application, and other perspectives of the program.

Reports

A variety of EAP program reports.

EAP Task Force Final Report (.pdf)
A report written in 2001 that outlines policy and operational improvements described in 17 recommendations.

SSA ELECTRONIC INFORMATION EXCHANGE SECURITY REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES
The Social Security Administration’s (SSA) “Electronic Information Exchange Security Requirements and Procedures for State and Local Agencies Exchanging Electronic Information with the Social Security Administration.” is a resources for Energy Assistance Program service providers.

• Toolkit
• Read the Energizer

For consumers

Apply for the Energy Assistance Program