ST. PAUL, MN — An annual state law protecting residential utility customers goes into effect today.
The Cold Weather Rule, which is in effect from October 1 through April 30 annually, protects residential utility customers from having their electric or natural gas service shut off.
The customer and utility provider must agree upon a payment plan, and it must be ‘reasonable’ for the household’s financial circumstances, according to the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission.
You can find more information about the Cold Weather Rule by clicking here.
