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Energy Assistance Program
About the Program
Many Minnesotans spend over 25% of their income on utility bills. Do you need help with your heating, electric bills? WCMCA is here to help, apply today!
Applications are now available for the 2024-2025 program year. Applications are processed on a first in first out basis, application processing can take several weeks during our peak season. Primary heat and crisis funding is generally received in November each year.
Energy Assistance is a program that is designed to assist income eligible households with the cost of energy and heating your home, assistance is not meant to cover the costs entirely.
Everyone deserves affordable, continuous, and safe home energy services. If you encounter issues with home heating and/or electricity, we can help you with bill payment assistance, crisis benefits, and furnace repair/replacements. In addition, we can provide information about utility consumer rights and referrals to our Energy Conservation services and other community agencies.
In addition to the Energy Assistance Funding, programs such as Reach Out for Warmth, and the Crisis Program may be available if you’ve already exhausted your energy assistance award. Please contact WCMCA to inquire.
For more information regarding the Energy Assistance Program within the state of Minnesota, please see the MN Dept of Commerce website.
Moorhead office location 715 11th St N Suite 100, Moorhead, MN 56560 is closed and will reopen October 2024.
- All emergency correspondence should be emailed eap@wcmca.org or faxed 218-685-6742 for prompt assistance.
Eligibility Information
The Energy Assistance Program is available to any Minnesota resident who is a homeowner or renter in Clay, Douglas, Grant, Pope, Stevens, Traverse and Wilkin counties.
- Renters and homeowners are encouraged to apply.
- Assets such as the home are not considered in determining eligibility.
- The average grant is $500 and is based on the household size, income, & energy costs.
In addition to the initial grant, additional Crisis funds are available to help pay a past due bill or get an emergency fuel delivery. There is also the ability to help homeowners get their non-functioning furnace repaired or replaced.
Eligibility guidelines are revised yearly.
Application Details
Multi Language fillable applications available by clicking the link below:
Minnesota Energy Assistance Program Application
Minnesota Energy Assistance Program Application- Spanish
General Inquiries
218-685-4486, Ext. 1
800-492-4805, Ext 1
Fax: 218-685-6742
Energy Assistance Program
WCMCA, Inc.
411 Industrial Park Boulevard
Elbow Lake, MN 56531
After hours no heat or disconnected utilities
Call your local sheriff's office
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