Energy Assistance
Contact the agency serving your area for possible energy assistance.
| Dodge County Human Services (507) 635-6170 |
Minnesota Valley Action Council (507) 345-6822 or (800) 767-7139 |
| Faribault County Human Services (507) 526-3265 |
Mower County Social Services (507) 437-9701 |
| Fillmore County Social Services (507) 765-2175 |
North Iowa Community Action Organization (800) 873-1899 |
| Freeborn County Human Services (507) 377-5400 |
SEMCAC (507) 864-7515 or (800) 944-3281 Applications available on SEMCAC Website |
COLD WEATHER RULE ( Regla Wather fría)
Minnesota has a Cold Weather Rule that regulates residential electric service disconnections between October 1 and April 30 if disconnection would affect the primary heat source.
https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/216B.097
The Cold Weather Rule provides that from October 1 through April 30 an electric cooperative cannot disconnect a residential consumer for nonpayment if the disconnection would affect the primary heat source AND all of the following conditions are met:
1. You declare an inability to pay by completing the Inability to Pay Form.
2. You provide proof of the total gross household income for the last three months.
3. Your total gross household (not individual) income is less than 50% of the state median, or you provide proof you are a current recipient of any public assistance with qualifying income requirements, including energy assistance.
4. Your account is current or reasonably on time with a payment plan, or you can make and keep a mutually acceptable payment plan at any time that considers the financial resources of the household.
If you are unable to pay your bill by the due date, you must contact our office to arrange a payment agreement. If you do not respond to the disconnect notice, your service may be disconnected, even during winter!