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Open Letter: Letter: As tariffs, trade war heat up, Minnesotans will foot the energy bill
March 20, 2025

Actions on the federal level that place tariffs on Canadian energy risk creating an avoidable energy crisis and would make our energy more expensive and potentially less reliable

Statement: Minnesota Department of Commerce response to HHS cuts to LIHEAP staff
April 2, 2025

The Minnesota Department of Commerce anticipates running out of Energy Assistance Program funds for new applicants as early as mid-April.

Minnesotans face higher energy costs, utility disconnects, and losing heat and power to their homes under proposed federal budget cuts
May 12, 2025

A discussion of impacts for northern Minnesota homeowners and renters if federal funding for Minnesota’s Energy Assistance Program is eliminated.

Minnesota Fights Back Against EPA’s Unlawful Cuts to Solar for All Program
August 14, 2025

The Minnesota Department of Commerce warns of higher bills, lost jobs, and energy insecurity for more than 11,000 Minnesota families.

Federal Shutdown Delays Heating Assistance for Minnesotans as Winter Approaches
October 28, 2025

The Minnesota Department of Commerce is urging eligible households to apply now for energy assistance through Minnesota’s federally funded Energy Assistance Program (EAP) - known nationally as LIHEAP - even though federal funding is on hold due to the ongoing government shutdown.

Following Federal Shutdown Delay, Funds Have Been Released to Keep Minnesotans Warm This Winter
December 3, 2025

$112.7 million in federal funds have now been released to the Minnesota Department of Commerce’s Energy Assistance Program (EAP)—nationally known as LIHEAP.

Fact sheets

The Cost of Energy Cuts in the Federal Reconciliation Bill [pdf]

State Energy Program: vital partnership directly benefits all Minnesotans [pdf]

Minnesota’s Low-Income Weatherization Assistance Program [pdf]

Minnesota Energy Assistance Program [pdf]