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Minnesota Energy Resources is assisting residential customers that want to install high efficiency natural gas equipment and set-back thermostats to lower their natural gas bill. You must be a current Minnesota Energy Resources residential customer. Owners and renters may apply.
The rebate will be issued to the person invoiced for the equipment. An itemized invoice for the equipment must be included with the application:
| Measure | Minimum Efficiency | Rebate |
|---|---|---|
| Gas Furnace | 92-93.99% AFUE1 | $200 |
| Gas Furnace | 94% AFUE1 or greater | $250 |
| High Efficiency Boiler | 90% AFUE1 | $200 |
| Integrated Space and Water Heating System | 90% CAE3 | $250 |
| Set-Back Thermostat - Electronic | Energy Star Rated | $40 |
| Water Heater | 0.64 EF2 | $45 |
The Gas Appliance Manufacturers Association (GAMA) ratings will be used to determine the AFUE, EF, and CAE for heating purposes.
1AFUE: Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency
2EF: Energy Factor
3CAE: Combined Annual Efficiency
For additional information, call us toll-free at 800-889-9508. Rebate applications may be obtained from most dealers or you may print the application below.
Funding is limited and applications will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis. This program ends December 31st of each year, or when funding is depleted. The program application must be received by January 31 of the following year.
| Measure | Minimum Efficiency | Rebate |
|---|---|---|
| Gas Furnace | 92-93.99% AFUE1 | $200 |
| Gas Furnace | 94% AFUE1 or greater | $250 |
| High Efficiency Boiler | 90% AFUE1 | $200 |
| Integrated Space and Water Heating System | 90% CAE3 | $250 |
| Set-Back Thermostat - Electronic | Energy Star Rated | $40 |
| Water Heater | 0.64 EF2 | $45 |
The Gas Appliance Manufacturers Association (GAMA) ratings will be used to determine the AFUE, EF, and CAE for heating purposes.
1AFUE: Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency
2EF: Energy Factor
3CAE: Combined Annual Efficiency
The rebate will be issued to the person invoiced for the equipment. An itemized invoice for the equipment must be included with the application:
Minnesota Energy Resources has partnered with Minnesota Community Action Agencies and Habitat for Humanity affiliates to offer this program. If you are a low income customer and Habitat for Humanity or another Community Based Non-Profit organization is building your new home, your home may qualify for one or more of the following rebates.
| Equipment | Efficiency Requirements | Rebate Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Set-Back Thermostat - Electronic | Energy Star Rated | $100 |
| Gas Furnace | 92% or higher AFUE2 | $400 |
| Water Heater | 0.62 EF3 | $100 |
| Integrated Space and Water Heating System | 90% CAE4 | $250 |
| Low Flow Showerhead | N/A | $10 |
| Energy Efficient Landscaping1 | N/A | up to $200 |
1Landscaping must be similar to an evergreen in that they maintain their foliage throughout the winter so they may provide protection against the wind.
2AFUE: Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency
3EF: Energy Factor
4CAE: Combined Annual Efficiency
The new home must be served by Minnesota Energy Resources. The rebate will be issued to the Community Action Agency or Habitat for Humanity affiliate submitting the application and responsible for the project. An itemized invoice for the installed equipment must be included with the application:
Funding is limited and applications will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis. This program ends December 31st of each year, or when funding is depleted. The program application must be received by January 31 of the following year.
Additional energy-saving rebates may be available through your electric utility provider. If you are an electric customer of any of the following utilities, be sure to click on your utility name below to visit their Web site and see what rebates they have to offer.
For assistance or additional information please contact us toll-free at 800-889-9508.
