The Energy Assistance Program (EAP) helps pay home heating costs. Households with the lowest incomes and highest energy costs receive the greatest benefit.
- Households who are at or below 50 percent of the state median income are eligible
- Size of grant is based on household size, income, fuel type and energy usage
- Households with the lowest income and highest fuel costs receive the highest grants
- Federally funded through U.S. Department of Human Services
- Funds are available for renters or homeowners
Services include:
- Provide direct payment to the energy supplier
- Educate consumers to use home heating energy efficiently and safely
- Advocate with energy suppliers and human service providers on behalf of consumers
- Crisis help for utility disconnections or necessary fuel deliveries
- Emergency heating system repair or replacement
Below is local contact information as well as links to
both Minnesota and Wisconsin assistance.
DULUTH
AEOA - Duluth: 218-624-7625
Lakes & Pines: 320-679-1800
FDL Indian Reservation: 218-879-4593
Douglas Co. Health and Human Services: 715-395-1651
Additional information for Minnesota residents at:
http://www.state.mn.us/portal/mn/jsp/content.do?id=-536893810&agency=Energy
SUPERIOR
Douglas Co. Energy Assistance: 715-392-5127 Repair
Douglas Co. Energy Assistance: 715-395-1651 Fuel
Additional information for Wisconsin residents at:
http://homeenergyplus.wi.gov/category.asp?linkcatid=239&linkid=118 |
