Energy Assistance Application
Applications for the Energy Assistance will only be accepted from early fall to late Spring.
2024-2025 Energy Assistance Application
2024-2025 Energy Assistance Application - Fillable
2024-2025 Energy Assistance Application - Spanish
2024-2025 Energy Assistance Application - Hmong
Also now serving Mille Lacs Band members in our seven county area as well as Crow Wing and Morrison counties.
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2024-2025 Energy Assistance Application
2024-2025 Energy Assistance Application - Fillable
2024-2025 Energy Assistance Application - Spanish
2024-2025 Energy Assistance Application - Hmong
Also now serving Mille Lacs Band members in our seven county area as well as Crow Wing and Morrison counties.
Click Here for Verification of Income and Expenses Worksheet
Self-Employment Worksheet: (PDF Version) | (Excel Version)
Online Energy Assistance Application
Online Energy Assistance Application is provided by MN Department of Commerce at :
https://mn.gov/home
Online Application for Energy Assistance
This is an alternative option to filling out the paper version of the Energy Assistance Application.
You can choose to fill out either this version or the paper version to apply for energy assistance.
https://mn.gov/home
Online Application for Energy Assistance
This is an alternative option to filling out the paper version of the Energy Assistance Application.
You can choose to fill out either this version or the paper version to apply for energy assistance.
Current Application Processing Date
When will my application be processed?
Energy Assistance applications are processed in the order they are received. All applications will be processed, but it may take more time if your application is incomplete or your local Energy Assistance service provider is receiving a high volume of applications. You can use the menus below to see which applications your local service provider is currently working on.
Check Application Processing Date
This system is provided through the department of commerce website.
Select your County and then chose Lakes and Pines in the dropdown menus. This should return the date in which we are currently working on.
Energy Assistance applications are processed in the order they are received. All applications will be processed, but it may take more time if your application is incomplete or your local Energy Assistance service provider is receiving a high volume of applications. You can use the menus below to see which applications your local service provider is currently working on.
Check Application Processing Date
This system is provided through the department of commerce website.
Select your County and then chose Lakes and Pines in the dropdown menus. This should return the date in which we are currently working on.
Energy Assistance Program
Provided through the Minnesota Department of Commerce
Additional information on the Energy Assistance program can be found at http://mn.gov/commerce/.
What does the Energy Assistance Program assist with?
Provides funds to help pay costs associated with heating the home. Funds are sent to the client's fuel vendor. Energy Related Repair funds are used to correct "no heat" problems with owner-occupied home heating systems. Energy Crisis Assistance services are provided to help clients who are experiencing a heating-related emergency.
Who Qualifies?
Households whose gross income meets the 50% State Median. Includes homeowners and renters that pay their own heating, electricity, or both.
How much of your heating bills does it pay?
The Fuel Assistance Program is designed to help applicants pay a portion of their heating bills. We encourage clients to always make a monthly payment.
What if a homeowner does not qualify?
There are other programs available such as Reach out for Warmth
and Caring Members by East Central Energy.
What if a person has a disconnect notice, their propane, or oil has run out and they haven't submitted an application?
They must first submit an application with all the requested information answered to our office as soon as possible along with a disconnect notice. The application can be processed as an emergency and can be completed the same day if they provide all the information required in a timely manner.
Additional information on the Energy Assistance program can be found at http://mn.gov/commerce/.
What does the Energy Assistance Program assist with?
Provides funds to help pay costs associated with heating the home. Funds are sent to the client's fuel vendor. Energy Related Repair funds are used to correct "no heat" problems with owner-occupied home heating systems. Energy Crisis Assistance services are provided to help clients who are experiencing a heating-related emergency.
Who Qualifies?
Households whose gross income meets the 50% State Median. Includes homeowners and renters that pay their own heating, electricity, or both.
How much of your heating bills does it pay?
The Fuel Assistance Program is designed to help applicants pay a portion of their heating bills. We encourage clients to always make a monthly payment.
What if a homeowner does not qualify?
There are other programs available such as Reach out for Warmth
and Caring Members by East Central Energy.
What if a person has a disconnect notice, their propane, or oil has run out and they haven't submitted an application?
They must first submit an application with all the requested information answered to our office as soon as possible along with a disconnect notice. The application can be processed as an emergency and can be completed the same day if they provide all the information required in a timely manner.
How To Submit Your Energy Assistance Application
While you can fill out the pdf electronically, you are required to print and sign the Energy Assistance Application.
YOU CAN SEND IT IN THE MAIL TO:
Mailing Address
Lakes and Pines CAC, Inc.
1700 Maple Ave E
Mora, MN, 55051-1227
DIRECTLY DROP IT OFF AT ONE OF THESE OFFICE LOCATIONS:
Main Office
1700 Maple Avenue E
Mora, MN, 55051
North Branch Office
39555 Flink Avenue
North Branch, MN, 55056
Moose Lake Office
221 Elm Avenue
Moose Lake, MN, 55767
YOU CAN FAX IT TO:
EAP Fax: (320)679-6863
If that fax is busy you can try sending it to:
(320)679-4139
SENDING APPLICATION VIA UNENCRYPTED EMAIL
This method is not recommended due to the confidential information contained within the application.
We cannot guarantee that your email will be successfully received by our system. Your email may be blocked by our security systems or be marked as spam and auto-deleted.
We cannot guarantee that your email is secure. Your email provider may also have access to your application.
If your email account is compromised any emails that exist on your account may still be available to those that have access to it.
If you choose this method we highly recommend deleting the email out of your sent and trash folders after confirming we received your application.
I UNDERSTAND AND ACCEPT THE RISKS
YOU CAN USE OUR SECURE FILE UPLOAD SYSTEM:
To you use this system an account is required. To create an account select register in the upper right corner. Accounts require a valid email address to be created. Enter your email address and a unique strong password. After creating an account an email validation request will be sent to the email address entered. Email account validation is required to access this service.
Once your account is created and your email account has been validated you should be able to sign in and then File Upload will be available to you. This also can be found in the upper right corner after successful login.
File Upload
YOU CAN SEND IT IN THE MAIL TO:
Mailing Address
Lakes and Pines CAC, Inc.
1700 Maple Ave E
Mora, MN, 55051-1227
DIRECTLY DROP IT OFF AT ONE OF THESE OFFICE LOCATIONS:
Main Office
1700 Maple Avenue E
Mora, MN, 55051
North Branch Office
39555 Flink Avenue
North Branch, MN, 55056
Moose Lake Office
221 Elm Avenue
Moose Lake, MN, 55767
YOU CAN FAX IT TO:
EAP Fax: (320)679-6863
If that fax is busy you can try sending it to:
(320)679-4139
SENDING APPLICATION VIA UNENCRYPTED EMAIL
This method is not recommended due to the confidential information contained within the application.
We cannot guarantee that your email will be successfully received by our system. Your email may be blocked by our security systems or be marked as spam and auto-deleted.
We cannot guarantee that your email is secure. Your email provider may also have access to your application.
If your email account is compromised any emails that exist on your account may still be available to those that have access to it.
If you choose this method we highly recommend deleting the email out of your sent and trash folders after confirming we received your application.
I UNDERSTAND AND ACCEPT THE RISKS
YOU CAN USE OUR SECURE FILE UPLOAD SYSTEM:
To you use this system an account is required. To create an account select register in the upper right corner. Accounts require a valid email address to be created. Enter your email address and a unique strong password. After creating an account an email validation request will be sent to the email address entered. Email account validation is required to access this service.
Once your account is created and your email account has been validated you should be able to sign in and then File Upload will be available to you. This also can be found in the upper right corner after successful login.
File Upload
2024-2025 Energy Assistance Program Maximum Income Guidelines
An Energy Assistance Program application is used for determining eligibility for all components
of EAP. The EAP year is from October 1 of one year through September 30 of the next.
Households must apply by May 31st to be eligible for EAP. Households must occupy the residence
for which the Energy Assistance Benefits are being applied for, meet the household income
guidelines, and be vulnerable to increased energy costs. Households eligible for EAP may also
be eligible for Crisis, Energy Related Repair (ERR) and the Low-Income Weatherization
Assistance Program (WAP). Households that move can transfer their eligibility to their new
address. They should contact Lakes and Pines Energy Assistance staff to update their address
and account information. Their benefit will not change.
All members living in a household must be included on the EAP application. Failure to do so
may be considered fraud, and EAP benefits will be frozen until the issue is resolved. If you have
a question as to whether or not someone needs to be included as a household member, or
have any other questions related to the Energy Assistance Program, please contact us at 320-
679-1800 option #2.
Based on 50% SMI or 110%* of federal poverty guidelines, whichever is greater.
Based on 50% SMI or 110%* of federal poverty guidelines, whichever is greater.
| Household Size | Annual Income | 1 Month Max |
| 1 | $35,799 | $2,983 |
| 2 | $46,814 | $3,901 |
| 3 | $57,829 | $4,819 |
| 4 | $68,845 | $5,737 |
| 5 | $79,860 | $6,655 |
| 6 | $90,875 | $7,572 |
| 7 | $92,940 | $7,745 |
| 8 | $95,006 | $7,917 |
| 9 | $97,071 | $8,089 |
| 10 | $99,136 | $8,261 |
| 11 | $101,202 | $8,433 |
| 12 | $103,267 | $8,605 |
| 13 | $105,332 | $8,777 |
| 14 | $107,398 | $8,949 |
| 15 | $109,463 | $9,121 |
| 16 | $111,528 | $9,294 |
| 17 | $113,594 | $9,466 |
| 18 | $117,173 | $9,764 |
| 19 | $123,091 | $10,257 |
| 20 | $129,009 | $10,750 |