Energy assistance provides home heating assistance, crisis prevention, energy-related repairs, energy conservation, emergency assistance, and referrals to other programs and services.  Energy assistance providers available to People's Energy Cooperative members are listed below.

Contact the energy assistance office in your county to make an appointment.  You will need documentation of your income and a copy of your heating and electric bill.

Minnesota Cold Weather Rule

The Minnesota Cold Weather Rule, which is in effect October 15 to April 15, does not forbid winter disconnections.  If you receive a disconnection notice during that timeframe, you must act promptly in order to ensure you meet all the qualifying conditions and complete the Cold Weather Shutoff Protection Application within fifteen (15) days of the notice to disconnect.  For a notification of your rights and responsibilities as well as the Cold Weather Shutfoff Protection Application, please click below.

2019 Cold Weather Rule Brochure

SEMCAC

SEMCAC serves the counties of Dodge, Freeborn, Fillmore, Houston, Mower, Steele and Winona.

(800) 944-3281

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Rochester Salvation Army

Provides assistance to residents of Olmsted County with a wide range of programs.

(507) 288-3663

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Three Rivers Community Action

Three Rivers Community Action, Inc. serves Olmsted and Wabasha counties.

(507) 316-0616

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Minnesota Department of Commerce

The Minnesota Department of Commerce has a website with information and resources to help Minnesota families get through our cold winters.

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Active Military Personnel

Minnesota law protects military personnel from shut-off if they cannot pay their utility bill and certain conditions are met.

If you have any questions about the "Military Personnel Disconnection Law" or energy assistance programs, contact Member Services at (800) 214-2694 anytime between 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.