Energy Assistance can help manage household utilities by:
- Authorizing a primary grant for the heating season
- Helping you manage an unexpected utility crisis
- Setting up a reasonable payment plan and helping you negotiate with your utility vendor
- Providing financial assistance for furnace repair or replacement
- Providing referrals to weatherization services
- Providing referrals to other community-based organizations
Eligibility:
Homeowners and renters are eligible, and all fuel types qualify, even self-cut wood. Applications are accepted October through May of each year. Eligibility is determined via a written application. Households that have been on the program automatically receive a new application in the fall.
Income Guidelines
Household
Size |
Income Guidelines
Energy Assistance Program |
Income Guidelines
Weatherization Program |
| 1 |
$5,562 |
$5,585 |
| 2 |
$7,274 |
$7,565 |
| 3 |
$8,985 |
$9,545 |
| 4 |
$10,697 |
$11,525 |
| 5 |
$12,408 |
$13,505 |
| 6 |
$14,120 |
|
For households with income slightly over the income guidelines, grants may be available.
2012-2013 Energy Assistance Application and Inserts >
Completed applications should be mailed to or dropped off at the address listed below. If you have questions or need assistance, please contact:
Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota
716 E Steet
Brainerd, MN 56401
Phone: 218.829.5000 or 1.800.829.5902
Fax: 218.829.9726
Energy@lssmn.org
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