MVAC Is Still Processing Energy Assistance Applications Despite Government Shutdown
Despite the federal shutdown, Minnesota Valley Action Council (MVAC) Energy Assistance Program (EAP) staff are processing applications so they will be ready when the federal funds arrive.
Area residents are encouraged to apply for the program now. Applications are available on the MVAC website at www.mnvac.org/programs/energy.
MVAC staff expect the agency will not receive funding until at least one month after the federal government re-opens. This estimate is based on communication from the Minnesota Department of Commerce.
In the meantime, MVAC reminds residents to:
- Continue to pay your bill
- Contact your energy vendor to make payment arrangements
- Ask your energy vendor about the cold weather rule.
Applications are available at all nine MVAC offices and online. Please visit mnvac.org for more information. Minnesota’s Energy Assistance Program is federally funded and administered by the Department of Commerce, which works with local service providers throughout the state.
