MINNESOTA’S COLD WEATHER RULE GOES INTO EFFECT TODAY (THURSDAY)

The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) reminds Minnesotans that the state’s annual Cold Weather Rule protections take effect today. The Cold Weather Rule helps protect residential customers from having their natural gas or electric service disconnected during the winter if they are behind on their bills. The protection is not automatic. Customers who are having difficulty paying their utility bills must contact their utility and establish a payment plan. Customers must make and keep the payments under the plan to remain protected. The rule stays in effect through April 30th.