Energy Assistance

If you are having trouble paying your energy bills, we may be able to help.

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).

A home without energy during a Minnesota winter is impossible to endure. Everyone

deserves affordable, continuous, and safe utility services. If you are struggling with

energy costs, we can help with:

Bill payment assistance
Home energy crisis intervention
Outreach to vulnerable households
Energy advocacy
Information about utility consumer rights
Referrals to our Energy Conservation services 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:

Click to Apply Online!

Or you can download and complete the Paper Application below. The 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