Energy Programs

A resource that may help connect you with services in your area is www.findhelp.org.  By visiting this website, you can search by your ZIP code and the type of assistance you need to find local programs and support services.

Email eap@semcac.org or call 1-800-944-3281 with questions or to get more information for your current year application.

To mail in an application:
Semcac – EAP
PO Box 549
Rushford, MN 55971

To Fax in your application:
Fax: 507-864-2597

Energy Assistances is a MN Department of Commerce program.

Dodge County

  • The Salvation Army Heat Share Program Phone: 1-800-842-7279
  • United Way 211-  Call 2-1-1 Toll Free: 800-543-7709 Local: 651-291-0211 Text your zip code to 898-211* LINK- Home – United Way 211
  • Semcac Outreach : 507-634-4350 Open Tues & Thurs 8am-4p Mon & Wed 8am-3p
  • Dodge County Social Services: 507-923-2900
  • Dodge County Resource Guide

Fillmore County

  • The Salvation Army Heat Share Program Phone: 1-800-842-7279
  • United Way 211-  Call 2-1-1 Toll Free: 800-543-7709 Local: 651-291-0211 Text your zip code to 898-211* LINK- Home – United Way 211
  • Semcac Outreach : 507-765-2761 Open Mon-Thurs 8am-4:30pm
  • Fillmore County Social Services: 507-765-2175
  • Fillmore County Resource Guide

Freeborn County

  • The Salvation Army Heat Share Program Phone: 1-800-842-7279
  • United Way 211-  Call 2-1-1 Toll Free: 800-543-7709 Local: 651-291-0211 Text your zip code to 898-211* LINK- Home – United Way 211
  • Semcac Outreach : 507-373-1329 Open Mon-Wed 9am-3 pm Thurs- Appt
  • Freeborn County Social Services: 507-377-5400
  • Freeborn County Resource Guide

Houston County

  • The Salvation Army Heat Share Program Phone: 1-800-842-7279
  • United Way 211-  Call 2-1-1 Toll Free: 800-543-7709 Local: 651-291-0211 Text your zip code to 898-211* LINK- Home – United Way 211
  • Semcac Outreach : 507-373-1329 Open Mon-Wed 9am-3 pm Thurs- Appt
  • Houston County Social Services: 507-377-5400
  • Houston County Resource Guide

Mower County

  • The Salvation Army Heat Share Program Phone: 1-800-842-7279
  • United Way 211-  Call 2-1-1 Toll Free: 800-543-7709 Local: 651-291-0211 Text your zip code to 898-211* LINK- Home – United Way 211
  • Semcac Outreach : 507-433-5889 Open Mon-Thurs 8:30-3:30
  • Mower County Social Services: 507-433-3101
  • Mower County Resource Guide

Steele County

  • The Salvation Army Heat Share Program Phone: 1-800-842-7279
  • United Way 211-  Call 2-1-1 Toll Free: 800-543-7709 Local: 651-291-0211 Text your zip code to 898-211* LINK- Home – United Way 211
  • Semcac Outreach : 507-451-7134 Open Mon-Wed 8:30am-3:30 pm Thurs- Appt
  • Steele County Social Services: 507-444-7400
  • Steele County Resource Guide

Winona County 

  • The Salvation Army Heat Share Program Phone: 1-800-842-7279
  • United Way 211-  Call 2-1-1 Toll Free: 800-543-7709 Local: 651-291-0211 Text your zip code to 898-211* LINK- Home – United Way 211
  • Semcac Outreach : 507-452-8396 Open Mon-Thurs 8am-1:30 pm
  • Winona County Social Services: 507-457-6300
  • Winona County Resource Guide

  • How to apply for Energy Assistance
  • How to Complete a Paper Application
  • How to Complete an Online Application
  • Application Requirements
  • How to Collect Online Income Verification
  • Safe at Home Application Instructions
  • What to Provide for Income Information
    • Wages: EAP may use your SSN to verify wages reported by your employer. you will need to provide proof of your most recent full calendar month of wages from the month before you sign your application.
    • MFIP, GA, DWP: County MAXIS statement showing monthly amount 3 full months prior to application signature date.
    • Spousal Support or Alimony: Check copies, full bank statements, or other proof of amount received.
    • Veteran’s Benefits, Social Security, RSDI and SSI: Award letters, full bank statements showing direct deposits, or check copies.
    • Workers’ Compensation, Short Term and Long Term Disability: Benefit award notice, copies of workers’ compensation or disability checks, workers’ compensation records, or attorney’s records.
    • Unemployment Compensation: EAP may verify this income for you. If we are unable to verify, you will need to provide proof. (Instructions: link toAttached)
    • Self-Employed, Farm, and Rental Income: IRS 1040 including the signature page and Schedule 1. If you did not file taxes, a Self-Employment Form (Link to Attached)
    • Interest, Dividends: Bank statements, IRS-1099, or IRS-1040.
    • Retirement Income including IRA income: Benefit checks/stubs, full bank statements or award letters.
    • Pensions and Annuities: Benefit checks/stubs,full bank statements or award letter.
    • Tribal Per Capita, Bonus, or Judgment Payments: Benefit checks/stubs, bank statements or award letter.
    • No Income: If your household has no income and no one is self-employed, call your Service Provider.

Hmong:
EAP Video, Hmong

Spanish:
EAP Video, Spanish

Karen:
EAP Video, Karen

Somali:
EAP Video, Somali

Vietnamese:
EAP Video, Vietnamese

The Cold Weather Rule Does not guarantee your utility provider will not shut off your heat!
Please view Cold Weather Rule for more information!

– Reach out and set up a payment plan with your utility vendor

– Visit findhelp.org for more resources that are available to you in your area!

– Reach out to your local resources such as county services, outreach and emergency services etc. to learn more! (All information listed above per county)

Contact us at :eap@semcac.org or Call 1-800-944-3281 for an application or with questions, or use our Semcac Message Center.

  • If you have additional questions or concerns for the Department of Commerce, please visit their website, here.
  • After-Hours, No Heat, furnace emergency, please call (507)500-4693. (Regular business hours are 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday – Friday)