Minnesota Energy Resources wants to make sure all customers are able to stay warm this winter and keep their natural gas on when they need it most, according to a press release.

Minnesota’s Cold Weather Rule is now in effect. The CWR protects eligible customers from having their natural gas shut off from through April 15.

To see if you are eligible, call 800-889-9508 to speak to a member of the company’s customer care team. They will help you enter into an affordable payment agreement. As long as you make on-time monthly payments, your natural gas won’t be shut off.

Energy assistance

Energy assistance is also still available to help pay for home heating costs. To see if you are eligible and to apply, visit the Minnesota Energy Assistance Program website or call 800-657-3710 to find the EAP provider in your county.

The amount of energy assistance depends on a number of factors, including household size, income and energy costs. If you are eligible for energy assistance, you are also eligible for a reduced CWR payment plan.