By improving the air sealing and insulation in your home you can save on your heating and cooling costs all year long. The rebates provided by Minnesota Energy Resources help customers with natural gas heating improve the sealing and insulation in an existing home. New homes, defined as built in the last 2 years, are not eligible for this program. Homes that participated in the Home Energy Excellence program may not participate in this program.
Although an energy-saving audit is not required, the Standard Audit does include a blower door test which will serve as the pre-blower door test required for air sealing rebates. A post-blower door test is also required to demonstrate reduction in air leakage.
Rebates and Minimum Efficiency Requirements
| Measure | Minimum Efficiency | Rebate |
|---|---|---|
| Air Sealing Only | 25% Reduction Performed by a licensed BPI Certified Installer. |
$300* |
| Air Sealing & Attic Insulation | R44 and 25% Reduction Performed by a licensed BPI Certified Installer. |
$650* |
| Sidewall Insulation | R13 (Where no insulation previously existed) Performed by a licensed BPI Certified Installer. |
$425* |
| Foundation Insulation/Rim Joist | R10/R10 (Where no insulation previously existed) Rim Joist must be foam insulation. Performed by a licensed BPI Certified Installer. |
$425* |
| Rim Joist Insulation Only | R10 (Where no insulation previously existed) Rim Joist must be foam insulation. Performed by a licensed BPI Certified Installer. |
$125* |
| Floor above unconditioned space | R30 (Where no insulation previously existed) Performed by a licensed BPI Certified Installer. |
$200* |
* Rebate amount is 50% of total improvement cost, up to maximum rebate amount listed above.
** 25% is target reduction; contractors will need to explain if they are unable to reach that goal.
Please reference all of the rebate requirements prior to installation in order to insure eligibility. These rebates are available for existing homes only; they are not available for new construction. Any home built in the last two years is considered a new home. BPI certification will be required starting 9/1/2013.
We recommend that you work with an energy auditor to determine the best air sealing and insulation for your home. After the air sealing or insulation is installed, complete and submit the Air Sealing and Insulation Rebate Application.
Funding is limited and can change or end at any time. Applications will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis. The program application must be received within 60 days of installation.
For additional questions on this program, please call us at 1-866-872-0052.