Energy CENTS Coalition

Utility Assistance - Gas and Electric

Help to pay for utility services for people in need

Description

Non-governmental energy assistance program that helps pay for home utilities, such as natural gas, oil, propane or electricity

Additional Information

Provides discounts on heating and electricity bills for qualified in low-income households.

Offers affordability programs:

  • Xcel Energy electric and gas bill discounts, including the Medical Electric Affordability program
  • Greater Minnesota Gas company financial assistance or prior bill forgiveness

Offers the Power On and Gas Affordability Program to receive a discount on a portion of their monthly electric bill and monthly gas bill

Offers an Energy Cents Conservation Program program:

  • Available for Xcel Energy gas and electric customers
    • Energy audits for homeowners in the East Metro
    • May include conservation improvements including: insulate attics and walls, air sealing, replacement of furnace or boiler, water heater replacement
  • CenterPoint Energy gas customers
    • Energy audits for rental properties with low income residents

Features

  • Area Served by County
    • Statewide
  • Payment
    • Free / no cost to eligible clients
  • Specialization
    • People with low income

Eligibility

Income guidelines

Application Instructions

Call their office or download an application

Location

823 7th St E, St. Paul, MN, 55106

Area Served

Minnesota residents Service area specific to each program See Eligibility section and website for details

Phone Numbers

  • Primary Contact for this program: 651-774-9010
  • Toll Free: 888-774-9070

Email

ecc@energycents.org

Websites

Last Update

11/21/2024