Energy Assistance
If you encounter issues with energy costs, we can help you with bill payment assistance.
Minnesota’s Energy Assistance Program is federally funded and administered by the Minnesota Department of Commerce. In Ramsey and Washington Counties, the program is administered locally by Community Action Partnership of Ramsey & Washington Counties (CAPRW).
You know that a house without energy during the Minnesota winter is impossible to endure. Everyone deserves affordable, continuous, and safe utility services. If you encounter energy issues, we can help you with bill payment assistance, home energy crisis intervention, outreach to vulnerable populations, energy advocacy, information about utility consumer rights, and referrals to our Energy Conservation service and other community resources.
The program is free and provides an average benefit of about $550, plus additional support to respond to emergencies.
Program Eligibility:
Must live in Ramsey or Washington County
Both renters and homeowners can qualify
Eligibility is based on household income and size
Must provide the following required documentation:
Contact information
Details about each member of your household, such as names, birthdays, and social security numbers (if a household member does not have an SSN, other acceptable forms of documentation can be used to verify identity and eligibility
Information about any income your household gets from jobs, government programs, or other sources
Account information for utility companies that provide heat or electricity to your home
Details about your home, such as the amount you pay for your monthly rent or mortgage
Income Eligibility
Household eligibility changes year to year. To see if you qualify, consult the October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026 Eligibility Guidelines table below:
Household Size | 1-Month Gross Household Income |
1 | $3,119 |
2 | $4,079 |
3 | $5,039 |
4 | $5,999 |
5 | $6,959 |
6 | $7,919 |
Based on 50% of State Median Income. For larger household guidelines visit here.
How To Apply
You can apply for Energy Assistance in the way that works best for you:
Or you can download and complete the Paper Application below. The paper application includes details on how and where to submit it.
Need help applying? Call us at (651) 645-6470 or visit our office for assistance.
When Will My Application Be Processed?
Check Application Processing Status
Privacy Notice
Privacy Act Provisions:
Federal and state laws require us to inform you about your rights and responsibilities before collecting and using information that is classified as private or confidential.
Please click on the link below to read the Privacy Notice in its entirety. It will provide you with important information that complies with the federal Privacy Act of 1974, 5 U.S.C. § 552a(e)(3) and the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, Minn. Stat. § 13.04, subd. 2 (also referred to as a Tennessen Warning).
Read this Privacy Notice carefully before completing and signing the Minnesota Energy Programs Application, and keep this Privacy Notice in your records for future use. This Privacy Notice applies to the Energy Assistance Program (EAP), Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP), and Conservation Improvement Program (CIP), also known as Energy Programs.
Privacy Notice Link: https://energy-assistance.web.commerce.state.mn.us/privacy-notice
Your Rights and Responsibilities
https://energy-assistance.web.commerce.state.mn.us/rights-and-responsibilities
Contact & Leadership
Community Action Partnership of Ramsey & Washington Counties450 Syndicate Street North, Suite 122St. Paul, MN 55104
Phone: (651) 645-6470
Fax: 651-603-5984
Email: eap@caprw.org
Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
CAPRW Chief Operating Officer
Sonia Gass
Email: eap@caprw.org
CAPRW Energy Assistance Program Director
Sandra Pyles
Email: eap@caprw.org
Minnesota Department of Commerce EAP website address: https://mn.gov/home