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CenterPoint reminds customers of Cold Weather Rule

CenterPoint Energy is reminding customers about their rights and responsibilities under the Cold Weather Rule (CWR). The rule protects residential customers from having their natural gas service disconnected between Oct. 15 and April 15, if they are having difficulty paying their natural gas bill.

By Staff Report , October 15, 2011

Minnesotans encouraged to apply for heating assistance

With winter just around the corner, Commerce Commissioner Mike Rothman and PUC Chair Ellen Anderson  encourage Minnesota families who may have trouble paying their heating bills to contact their local utility company right away to set up a payment plan.

By Staff Report , October 11, 2011

Cold Weather Rule protection ends Friday

CenterPoint Energy reminds customers that Cold Weather Rule (CWR) protection ends after April 15 and those with a past due balance at that time, may have their natural gas service disconnected.

By Staff Report , April 12, 2011

Peak season for home fires isn't over

Half of all U.S. home heating fires occur in December, January and February.

By Staff Report , February 06, 2011

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Minnesota to get $7 million in heating assistance funds

The Minnesota Department of Commerce, Office of Energy Security (OES) reports that Minnesota will receive an additional $7 million in federal Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) emergency funds from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for the Minnesota Energy Assistance Program (EAP).

By Staff Report , January 30, 2011

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Minnesota to get $21.6 million more for low-income heating assistance program

The Minnesota Department of Commerce, Office of Energy Security (OES) reports that Minnesota will receive an additional $21.6 million in federal Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) funds for the Minnesota Energy Assistance Program (EAP).

By Staff Report , December 19, 2010

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U.S. home heating fires still represent a leading cause of home fires and fatalities

As temperatures drop in the months ahead, home heating systems will fast kick into gear. However, some of the heat sources that make us feel warm and toasty also represent a leading cause of U.S. home fires and fire fatalities.

By Staff Report , November 28, 2010

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Save money during holidays; get a rebate for programmable thermostat

Minnesotans can take advantage of multiple rebates for programmable thermostats if they act by November 30.

By Staff Report , November 22, 2010

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Heating assistance available in Minnesota

The Minnesota Department of Commerce, Office of Energy Security (OES) said the state will soon receive its first installment of federal Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) funds for the Minnesota Energy Assistance Program (EAP).

By Staff Report , October 31, 2010

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Minnesota's Energy Assistance Program serves record number of households

Minnesota’s Energy Assistance Program (EAP) will set another record this heating season as the number of low-income households served continues to rise above the record of 153,721 set last year.

By Staff Report , May 30, 2010

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Help available for furnace repairs

Struggling to pay your heating bill or to scrap up the cash to get your furnace fixed? Help is available.

May 17, 2009

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Beware of space heater claims

With the cold weather we’re experiencing, many people might use electric space heaters to take off the chill. Otter Tail Power Company offers these tips for buying and using portable electric space heaters to help ensure efficiency and safety:

January 13, 2009

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Maintain heating devices to stay warm safely; 500 fires reported last year

Fires and fire deaths typically increase during the cold months in Minnesota, roughly from November through February, and statistically, heating is the second-leading cause of residential fires.

November 05, 2008

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