Program Details
Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity Council
Energy Assistance Program
Helps renters and homeowners pay their home heating bills and may also assist homeowners to fix or replace their broken furnace
Description
Energy Assistance Program (EAP) services may include:
- Help paying energy bills
- Help with utility disconnections or getting fuel delivered
- Information on efficient and safe use of energy
- Helping you work with your energy suppliers
- Repairing or replacing a broken furnace or heating system, if you own your home
Features
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Area Served by County
- Murray County
- Nobles County
- Pipestone County
- Rock County
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Organization Type
- Community Action Partnership
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Specialization
- People with low income
Eligibility
Eligibility is based on income and household size.
Funds are available for renters and homeowners.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Murray, Nobles, Pipestone and Rock counties
Application Instructions
Complete the online application for both Energy Assistance and Weatherization Assistance.
Or download and print an application, and mail it to your local service provider:
Applications can also be picked up from your local service provider, or Minnesota residents can obtain an application and more information by calling (800) 657-3710 or email: energy.info@state.mn.us
Fee
There is no fee.
Location
1106 3rd Ave, Worthington, MN, 56187
Area Served
Nobles, Rock, Murray, and Pipestone - see eligibility fields for specific program information
Nobles County Heartland Express provides bus service in Nobles County.
Homemaker services are provided in Nobles, Rock, Pipestone, Murray, Jackson, Cottonwood and Lincoln Counties.
Employment support for older workers serves Cottonwood, Jackson, Murray, Nobles, Pipestone and Rock counties.
Phone Numbers
- Primary Contact for this program: 507-376-4195
- Toll Free: 800-658-2444
Websites
Other Services at this Location
- Community Action Agency Provides programs and services that help individuals and families with low incomes.
- Home Repair Financial Assistance Loans to eligible homeowners to increase the accessibility of their house or make needed fixes
- Transitional Housing Time-limited housing and support services for individuals and/or families
- Transportation - Heartland Express Program that provides rides for people in the community
Last Update
12/2/2025