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Minnesota Valley Action Council (MVAC)

The Energy Assistance Program (EAP) is a heating-based program which can help low income households with a portion of their energy bills.

  • You can apply by printing an application from the MVAC website https://www.mnvac.org/ or by calling MVAC to request an application
  • Completed applications and supporting documents can be dropped off at your local MVAC office location
  • For general questions please call MVAC at (800) 767-7139 or e-mail eap@mnvac.org

MVAC County Office Information

1618 S. Broadway

New Ulm, MN 56073

(507) 508-4041

706 N. Victory Drive.

Mankato, MN 56001

(507) 345-6822

600 S. 5th St.

St. Peter, MN 56082

(507) 934-5224

110 6th St.

PO Box 87

Gaylord, MN 55334

(507) 237-2981

705 2nd Ave. S.

St. James, MN 56081

(507) 375-5748

United Community Action Partnership

Energy Assistance programs for Cottonwood, Redwood, and Renville county residents is administered through United Community Action Partnership.

  • An application must be completed in order to receive Energy Assistance. Applications can be downloaded by clicking on the correct link below
  • UCAP Application (English)
  • UCAP Application (Spanish)
  • Once an application is complete it can be dropped off at any of their locations of mailed to: United Community Action Partnership, Willmar Office, PO Box 1359, Willmar, MN 56201

United Community Action Partnership Office Information

1400 S. Saratoga St.

Marshall, MN 56258

(507) 537-1416

164 East 2nd St.

PO Box 172

Redwood Falls, MN 56283

(507) 841-2603

520 Chandler Ave. - Room 256

Glencoe, MN 55336

(320) 587-5244

https://mn.gov/commerce/energy/consumer-assistance/energy-assistance-program/

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  • About Us
    • About Your Cooperative
    • About Touchstone Energy
    • Our History
    • Board of Directors
      • Map Of Districts
    • By-Laws & Articles of Incorporation
    • Our Mission, Vision, and Values
    • The Seven Cooperative Principles
    • BCREA Staff
    • Employment Opportunities
    • Service Area Map
    • Member Handbook
  • Customer Service
    • Billing
    • Billing Statement Explained
    • Payment Options
    • Capital Credits
    • Unclaimed Property
    • Online Account Usage Graphs
  • Resources
    • Energy Assistance
    • Newsletters
    • MN Cold Weather Rules
    • Outage Texting Registration
    • Estimating Energy Use & Cost
    • Touchstone Energy Brochures
    • Safety
      • MREA Safety Articles
    • Storm Center/Outage Map
    • Webpage Links
  • Programs & Services
    • Distributed Energy Resources
    • Load Management Programs
    • Electric Vehicles
    • Heartland Security
    • Operation Round Up®
      • Operation Round Up® Scholarships
    • Rebates
    • TV Services
      • FCC Applications
    • LED Yard Lights
    • Youth Tour
  • Forms
    • ACH Authorization Form
    • Agricultural Exemption Form ST3
    • CTV Enrollment Form
    • Cold Weather Form
    • Credit/Debit Card Authorization Form
    • LED Yard Light Rental Program
    • Life Support Program Form
    • Operation Round-Up Form
    • Residential Heat Exemption Form
    • Start Service
    • Stop Service
    • Update My Information
    • Wellspring Sign-Up
    • Donation Form
  • Contact Us