FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Sometimes, members may find themselves experiencing financial hardship. Fortunately, help is available for members unable to pay their electric bills. In addition to one of Minnesota’s utility payment protection laws, BENCO will make every effort to work together and resolve past due accounts.

Prevent Disconnection

If you are behind on paying your electric bill, contact BENCO Electric Cooperative at 507-387-7963 to set up payment arrangements.

Minnesota Payment Protection Laws

• Cold Weather Rule

• Extreme Heat Rule

• Military Protection

Minnesota Energy Assistance Resources

Brown County Family Services – 507.354.8246

Minnesota Valley Action Council – 507.345.2433 or 507.345.2434

Blue Earth County Financial Assistance – 507.345.2433

Faribault County Financial Assistance – 507.526.5291

Le Sueur County Financial Assistance – 507.357.4246

Martin County Financial Assistance – 507.238.1663

Nicollet County Financial Assistance – 507.934.5224

Sibley County Financial Assistance – 507.237.2981

Waseca County Financial Assistance – 507.835.8240

Watonwan County Financial Assistance – 507.375.5748

SEMCAC (Freeborn County) – 800.944.3281