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EAP Policy Manual FFY24 Chapter 6 Energy Related Repair Page 10 necessary. Service Providers must address situations on a case-by-case basis. For example, a very young household member is not expected to supply the wood to the furnace, even if she/he is physically able to do so. All related costs including gas line installation, fuel tanks, fuel line burying, and ductwork may be charged to ERR when the fuel type change is medically necessary. Non-elective / Other Fuel Type Changes Other circumstances can arise that require a change in fuel type. For example, a heating fuel source is no longer available. Service Providers should consult with Commerce EAP staff when these cases arise. Contact eap.mail@state.mn.us and copy your Program Performance Auditor. Assistance Limit There are no specific dollar limits per household for ERR, however Service Provider ERR procurement processes are expected to ensure fair market value for ERR activities. Program Performance Auditors will select client ERR files over $5,000 for review during their auditing visits to Service Providers. Additionally, Commerce EAP staff must approve in eHEAT any invoiced payment exceeding $10,000 before the Service Provider can make the payment ‘Payable’. Water-related damages Before using ERR funds for households with heating systems impacted by flooding, refer the household to their homeowner’s insurance. If the homeowner does not have insurance coverage or other disaster relief funds, e.g., FEMA, Service Providers should assist the household with ERR funds. When a household’s furnace needs replacing due to an event (e.g., flooding, sump pump failure, sewer backup, etc.) evaluate the probability of the event reoccurring. Service Providers must assess the situation to determine if conditions warrant additional measures to prevent similar event damage to the new furnace. Contractor recommendations may include raising the furnace off the floor or relocating the furnace to a better location. If the household refuses to allow ERR measures recommended by the heating contractor and authorized by the Service Provider to safeguard the new furnace from potential event damage, implement the Walk Away Policy if there is no viable alternative.