Energy Assistance

Cold Weather Rule

The Cold Weather Rule was developed by the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission to help protect residential energy customers from service disconnection from October 15 through April 15 due to non-payment, provided the disconnection would affect the customer's primary heating source. Customers need to contact their heating provider to request protection from the cold weather rule.

• More information about the Cold Weather Rule
• Apply:1-800-895-4999 (Xcel Energy)

Energy Assistance Program

Assistance through Community Action Partnership of Ramsey and Washington Counties

Assists participating households to maintain affordable, continuous and safe home energy, which includes bill payment assistance, intervention in energy crisis situations, outreach to under-served populations, advocacy for and information about utility consumer rights and referrals. EAP also assists with weatherization.

• More information about energy assistance through Community Action Partnership
• 651-645-6470

Heat Share

The Salvation Army provides emergency assistance with heating and utility bills on a year-round basis.

• More information about Heat Share
• 651-224-6946

Power On

Energy Cents works with customers to make utility bills more affordable, encourage customers to make consistent payments and to lower the costs associated with the utility's attempt to collect payments from customers with limited resources.

• More information about Energy Cents
• 651-774-9010