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Utility Bill Fund

Lights On, Homes Warm

Lights On, Homes Warm Utility Bill Fund

Donate to CUB Minnesota's Lights On, Homes Warm utility bill fund to help our neighbors keep up with their energy bills.

In addition to rent and groceries, gas and electric bills are an increasing need for our neighbors and are putting unsustainable pressure on existing mutual aid networks. Your support helps us help Minnesotans who need support.

Funds are available as a flat $250 for electric service and a flat $250 for natural gas service, and are sent directly to the utility. To learn more about the intake process, click here.

The Citizens Utility Board of Minnesota is a 501c3 non-profit organization. Your donation is tax deductible.

How To Apply

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To apply for support, contact CUB at 651-300-4701, and press 9 to reach our Outreach Team. CUB staff will discuss multiple program options and protections available. If you are in need of interpretation service, please share your language needs at the beginning of the call. If you reach our voicemail, please leave a message.

Funds are available as a flat $250 for electric service and a flat $250 for natural gas service. Funds are sent directly to the utility. Funds are not available for other utilities such as water or sewage. 

When submitting an application for support, community members should have the below information accessible. CUB staff will fill out the application over the phone: 

  • Name of account holder as it appears on the bill(s)
  • Name of utility provider(s)
  • Utility account number(s)
  • House number
  • Contact information (optional) 

Though Cold Weather Rule protections exist, it is still possible to have utility service disconnected in the winter months. Our goal is to not only provide direct support, but to also connect Minnesotans to the programs they’re eligible for and the protections they are entitled to.

Lights On, Homes Warm Utility Bill Fund Update

Update April 10, 2026: We have received confirmation from both Xcel Energy and CenterPoint Energy that payments have been made for all applications submitted by March 19. If you have not yet received payment, please contact us by phone or email. We plan to relaunch the Lights On, Homes Warm fund soon to continue providing financial support for utility bills.

Actualización del 10 de abril de 2026: Hemos recibido la confirmación tanto de Xcel Energy como de CenterPoint Energy de que se han realizado los pagos correspondientes a todas las solicitudes presentadas antes del 19 de marzo. Si aún no ha recibido su pago, por favor contáctenos por teléfono o correo electrónico. Tenemos previsto relanzar pronto el fondo Lights On, Homes Warm para continuar brindando apoyo financiero para el pago de facturas de servicios públicos.

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