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Energy Assistance Program

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The Energy Assistance Program helps pay for home heating and water costs and furnace repairs for income-qualified households.

• The Energy Assistance Program (EAP) is a federally funded program

• Grants are paid directly to your energy provider, or utility company, for your bill.

• Grants are available to renters and homeowners.

• Grants are based on energy cost, household size, and income.

• Grants may be given to households with income at or below 50 percent of the state media income.

Xcel Energy Payment Program

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If the balance on your Xcel Energy electricity bill is between $1,000 and $4,000, you may be eligible to sign up. The new program forgives up to 75% of the overdue amount on eligible customers’ Xcel Energy electricity bills. 

Xcel Energy Medical Affordability Program

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The Medical Affordability Program is a special energy assistance program available from Xcel Energy and our partner, the Energy CENTS Coalition, a community-based organization that promotes more affordable utility service for low- and fixed-income Minnesotans with special medical needs.

Based on household income, the customer will be required to pay a set amount each month for electricity. Each time a payment is made, Xcel Energy will retire a portion of the past due amount on the bill.

CenterPoint Energy Payment Arrangements

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CenterPoint Energy understands COVID-19 has created hardships for many customers, and they want to work with you to help avoid interruption of service.

Citizens Utility Board- Avoiding Utility Disconnection

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Home Energy Squad 

Energy Advisor Service

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Instant Energy Savings

Home Energy Squad staff install materials at the visit so you save energy and money right away.

Equipment Inspection

They inspect your insulation, heating and cooling systems, and water heater.

Support on Next Steps

Energy Advisors connect you to vetted contractors, specialized financing, and rebates.

Weatherization Assistance Program

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For those who qualify, energy conservation specialists will identify and implement the most cost-effective, energy-saving measures for your home.

These may include: 

• Installing insulation
• Reducing air leaks
• Performing heating tune-ups and modifications
• Replacing appliances for energy efficiency and safety

Multi-family Building Efficiency

Multi-Family Building Efficiency program, provided by Xcel Energy and CenterPoint Energy, is a free service that helps owners find ways to make their properties more energy efficient — an easy way to save money.

Time-of-Sale Energy Disclosure 

The Time-of-Sale Housing Inspection Program will include energy disclosure after April 1, 2022. Energy disclosure provides data on a home’s energy efficiency. The building features inspected include the heating and cooling system, water heater, wall and attic insulation, and windows. There are no required energy efficiency improvements for the seller to complete.

The data is presented in an Energy Disclosure Report added to the main Time-of-Sale Evaluation Report. Additional resources and recommendations are provided for homeowners to increase their home’s energy efficiency through cost-effective improvements.