Leighton Broadcasting
(KNSI) –
The Minnesota Department of Commerce says it is increasing the amount of help available for people struggling to pay heating costs.
Following the arctic blast that slammed much of the country last month, the crisis benefit for qualifying households has gone from $600 to $1,200 dollars.
According to a press release from the Department,
Minnesota’s Energy Assistance Program can help households pay energy bills, reconnected or prevent energy disconnection, get fuel delivered, learn about efficiency and safety, and repair or replace homeowners’ broken heating systems.
For those who have not already applied for help this heating season, there is still time. Both renters and homeowners can qualify to get energy assistance. New applicants have until May 31st, 2021, to apply; however, funding is limited and administered on a first-come, first-served basis. In November 2020, Minnesota received more than $106 million in federal Low-Income Home Ener