Low-Income Energy Efficiency
House Therapy Program
Program for customers with high bill concerns and high-energy use. Participants receive an energy analysis and, as warranted, installation of energy-saving insulation and weather-stripping. In some instances water heaters, refrigerators, and freezers may be replaced. To apply or for more information, contact the community action agency in your area.
| Bi-County Community Action Council | 218-333-9840 |
| Tri-Valley Opportunity Council | 800-584-7020 or 218-281-5832 |
| West Central MN Community Action | 218-685-4486 or 800-492-4805 |
| Western Community Action | 507-537-1416 or 507-847-2632 |
| Northwest Community Action, Inc. | 218-528-3258 or 1-800-568-5329 |
| Prairie Five Community Action Council | 320-269-6578 or 800-292-5437 |
| Otter Tail-Wadena Community Action Council, Inc. | 800-450-2900 |
| Inter-County Community Council, Inc. | 218-796-5144 or 1-888-778-4008 x20 |
www.otpco.com/SaveEnergyMoney/houseTherapy.asp
Emergency Charitable Assistance
- Reach Out for Warmth (ROFW)
Established in 1992 by the Minnesota State Legislature, the Department of Economic Security's Energy Program Unit administers this year-round emergency fuel fund through 40 local energy assistance agencies. ROFW agencies provide people in need with emergency energy assistance and furnace repair. The program is funded from corporate and individual donations.
1-800-657-3710
ww.state.mn.us/ - HeatShare
A "last resort" program funded through customer contributions from Minnesota utilities and administered by The Salvation Army. Provides money to help pay natural gas, oil, propane, wood, and electricity bills, and to help with emergency furnace repairs. The HeatShare program can pay your utility bill once you have a shut-off notice in hand. Call the HeatShare hotline at 1-800-842-7279 for immediate help.
http://salvationarmynorth.org/programs-that-help/basic-needs/heatshare/
