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Gas Affordability Program

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About the Program

Customers receiving Energy Assistance through LIHEAP (Low Income Heat Energy Assistance Program) may be eligible to receive additional funds through GMG's Gas Affordability Program (GAP). The state-mandated program is designed to offer additional assistance through two distinct components:

  • Affordability assistance based on a percent of household income
  • Arrears forgiveness

The Energy CENTS Coalition works with Greater MN Gas Inc, headquartered in Faribault MN, to offer the Gas Affordability Program. GMG serves multiple southwestern and northwestern rural communities. In order to be enrolled, customers must agree to be placed on a payment plan and make the required payment every month to stay enrolled. Enrollment is offered on a first-come first-served basis until the program cap is reached. 

 

Eligibility Requirements

Income limits
Household Size Annual Income
1
37,439
2
48,959
3
60,479
4
71,999
5
83,518
6
95,038
7
97,198
8
99,358

To participate in the Gas Affordability program, certain program rules apply:

  • You must pay your monthly Greater Minnesota Gas bill on time. If you fall behind on your payments, you will be removed from the program and ineligible to reapply until the next calendar year. You may be subject to service disconnection, as well.
  • You must receive Energy Assistance program funds for the current heating season.

 

FAQs

To qualify, you must first apply for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). You can apply for LIHEAP through this link. After you receive approval, you can apply for the Gas Affordability Program through the portal on our website. Please note that LIHEAP only accepts applications between October 1 and May 31.

Once your application is approved, you will be enrolled for a full year. In order to stay on the program, you will have to prove that you are still receiving LIHEAP and have applied for the current heating season.

 

GAP can help customers pay past due balance. Customers who have a past due balance but successfully make monthly GAP payments will receive an additional credit toward their arrears/past due balance.  

To remain enrolled in the program, you will need to make your monthly payments under your new payment plan. If you fall behind on your payments, you will be removed from the program and ineligible to reapply until the next calendar year. You may be subject to service disconnection, as well.

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