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Energy Assistance

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.

 

Beginning April 15, 2021, the following new program changes are being implemented in Energy Assistance:

  1. The deadline to submit EAP applications is extended into the fall.
  2. Income limits for the program are increased from 50% State Median Income to 60% State Median Income.  

To learn more, contact an energy assistance provider.

Minnesota Cold Weather Rule

The Minnesota Cold Weather Rule is in effect October 15 to April 15.  For more information, please click below.

2021 MN 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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Three Rivers Community Action

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

(507) 316-0616

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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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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.

Visit Their Website

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.

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People's Energy Cooperative

1775 Lake Shady Avenue South
Oronoco, MN  55960

Phone | (800) 214-2694 or (507) 367-7000
Fax | (507) 367-7001

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Monday-Friday | 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

 

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  • Home
  • Community
    • Economic Development
    • Education Programs
    • Kids Corner
    • Operation Round Up®
    • Political Action
  • Cooperative Information
    • About People's Energy Cooperative
    • Board of Directors
    • Bylaws & Articles of Incorporation
    • Careers
    • News and Information
    • Our Mission, Vision & Values
    • Privacy Statement / Notice
    • Service Territory and Board Districts
    • Seven Cooperative Principles
    • Statement of Non-Discrimination
  • Electric Service
    • 811 Call Before You Dig
    • Construction Information
    • Landscape & Tree Planting Guidelines
    • Power Line Safety
    • Power Outage Information
    • Power Outages Map
    • Vegetation Management
  • Member Center
    • Account
      • Account Management
      • Become a Member
      • Capital Credits
      • Payment Options
      • Rebates
      • Rates
    • Programs & Services
      • Co-op Connections Discounts
      • Energy Audits
      • Energy Management Programs
      • Evergreen Renewable Energy Program
      • Heartland Security
      • Home Energy Savings
      • HomeServe Service Plan
      • Outdoor LED Lighting
      • People's Community Solar
      • Power Down - Voluntary Load Reduction
      • Standby Generator Program
      • Viasat Internet
      • Water Heating Programs
  • Renewable Energy & Electric Vehicles
    • Clean Energy Initiative Partnership
    • Electric Vehicles Resource Page
    • Renewable Energy