Commercial or industrial customers of Minnesota Energy Resources are offered financial incentives to encourage upgrades to new high-efficiency equipment. Minnesota Energy Resources offers Custom and Prescriptive rebates.
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By taking advantage of the Customer Rebate Program, you may be able to reduce monthly energy costs and shorten the payback period of your new equipment. Qualifying equipment includes:
Residential-style forced air furnaces or water heaters are not eligible for the Commercial Custom Rebate program.
All projects will be individually reviewed. Rebates are based on a portion of the cost difference between standard product and high efficiency products and practices. The amount of the rebate will also depend on the following criteria:
A final, itemized invoice for all materials and labor related to the installation must be submitted upon completion of the project.
To apply for a Commercial Custom rebate, download and fill out the application:
You will need to provide project specific information such as: equipment type, size, efficiency, and cost. The program administrator may contact you for further information.
Installing energy-efficient technology is a smart way to lower your energy bills. Energy-efficient water heaters, furnaces and other heating system measures installed in new construction, replacement and retrofit projects are eligible for rebates.
To apply for a Commercial Prescriptive rebate, download and fill out the application:
| Equipment or Service | Eligible Customer Sector | Rebate Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Continuous Modulating Burners | Commercial/Industrial Heating Customers | 25% of equipment cost; $15,000 cap per burner |
| High Efficiency Air-Forced Furnaces >=92% AFUE | Commercial/Industrial Heating Customers | $200 |
| High Efficiency Air-Forced Furnaces >=94% AFUE | Commercial/Industrial Heating Customers | $250 |
| Single Pipe Steam Balancing | Commercial/Industrial Heating Customers | 25% of equipment cost; $1,000 cap |
| Steam to Hydronic Distribution | Commercial/Industrial Heating Customers | 25% of equipment cost; $15,000 cap |
| Vent Dampers | Commercial/Industrial Heating Customers | 50% of equipment cost with a $500 cap per boiler |
| Commercial Energy Audits* | Commercial/Industrial Heating Customers Buildings < 25,000 square feet | up to 50% of the cost of the audit to a maximum of $250 |
| Commercial Energy Audits* | Commercial/Industrial Heating Customers Buildings > 25,000 square feet | up to 50% of the cost of the audit to a maximum of $350 |
*You may also qualify for a Commercial Energy Audit. To qualify for this rebate, the audit must be paid in full to the auditing company. The commercial or industrial customer must install energy-efficient equipment or envelope measure(s) and qualify for a Minnesota Energy Resources Prescriptive or Custom rebate. The audit rebate must be processed in unison with a Minnesota Energy Resources prescriptive or custom rebate. A complete copy of the audit and proof of payment must accompany the application.
