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Minnesota Public Utilities Commission

Resource Name:Minnesota Public Utilities Commission

Cold Weather Rule (CWR)

address

121 7th Pl E, Ste 350, St. Paul, MN 55101

Eligibility

The customer must meet the following conditions:
  • The shutoff would affect the main heating source
  • Must make and keep a payment schedule with the utility company

Application process

Call your natural gas or electric company and ask for a Cold Weather Rule payment plan.

Fees

There is no fee for this service.

Site Service Area

Statewide

Other Information

Specialization

  • People with low income
Protects residential customers from heat shutoff if they cannot pay their bills in full from October 1 - April 30 The program is available to all residential customers who make and keep a Cold Weather Rule payment plan. All natural gas and electric companies must offer this protection. The program does not include delivered fuels (oil, propane or wood).

Last Update

05/19/2026

Providing organization

Minnesota Public Utilities Commission

Organization URL

https://mn.gov/puc