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Minnesota Energy Resources provides rebates to residential customers who 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 to receive a rebate. 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 | 0.62 EF2 | $45 |
| Tankless Water Heater | 0.84 EF3 | $250 |
| Drain Water Heat Recovery Device (DHR) | $150 |
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 above.
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.
Minnesota Energy Resources provides rebates to residential customers who install high efficiency natural gas equipment and set-back thermostats to lower their natural gas bill. To receive a rebate, the new home must be served by Minnesota Energy Resources and cannot be participating in the Energy Star Homes program. 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 | 0.62 EF2 | $45 |
| Tankless Water Heater | 0.84 EF3 | $250 |
| Drain Water Heat Recovery Device (DHR) | $150 |
1AFUE: Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency
2CAE: Combined Annual Efficiency
3EF: Energy Factor
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 above.
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.
If you are a non-profit organization such as a Community Action Program agency or Habitat for Humanity serving the low-income community, Minnesota Energy Resources has programs that may support your community efforts through the rebates outlined below.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Gas Furnace | 92% or higher AFUE1 | $500 |
| Integrated Space and Water Heating System | 90% CAE2 | $900 |
| Set-Back Thermostat - Electronic | Energy Star Rated | $100 |
| Water Heater | 0.62 EF3 | $100 |
| Drain Water Heat Recovery Device (DHR) | $300 | |
| Low Flow Showerhead | N/A | $10 |
| Energy Efficient Landscaping4 | N/A | up to $200 |
1AFUE: Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency
2CAE: Combined Annual Efficiency
3EF: Energy Factor
4Landscaping must be similar to an evergreen in that they maintain their foliage throughout the winter so they may provide protection against the wind.
The new home must be served by Minnesota Energy Resources. The rebate will be issued to the non-profit organization 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.
The federal government provides financial assistance to low income residents in the State of Minnesota to help pay their energy bills. These funds are disseminated through agencies called Community Action Program (CAP) agencies. CAP agencies serve specific counties. To find out which CAP agency serves the county you live in and to obtain their contact information, visit the Find Energy Assistance page.
The federal government provides weatherization assistance to low income residents in the State of Minnesota to help reduce their energy usage and thus their energy bills. In addition to the federal dollars, Minnesota Energy Resources provides monies to supplement the federal dollars. In addition to weatherization services, these funds can pay for emergency natural gas furnace and water heater replacements. For more information about weatherization and emergency furnace and water heater replacements, please call 612-335-5837.
Contact: Local Community Action Program Agency
This pilot program is currently only available to Minnesota Energy Resources customers in the following counties: Blue Earth, Brown, Dakota, Dodge, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Houston, LeSueur, Martin, Mower, Nicolet, Olmsted, Rice, Sibley, Steele, Wabasha, Waseca, Watonwan and Wincha.
4U2 is a program for fixed-income customers who are looking for ways to reduce their energy costs without sacrificing comfort. The program starts with an energy audit to identify weatherization opportunities that will make the home more comfortable and energy efficient. Once energy-saving opportunities are identified the customer can decide whether or not to have them implemented. There is a small co-pay with this program. To find out more about the program and see if you qualify, contact your local CAP agency today.
The Energy Star® Plus Homes program provides support to builders for improving the energy efficiency of homes they are building. Homes with a HERS rating of 80 meet the National Energy Star standard. The average Minnesota HERS rating for homes that have received energy improvement advice from a third party provider and have implemented improvements range from a HERS rating of 58 to 74, depending on the size and type of home. It is Minnesota Energy Resources' goal to improve the efficiency of homes that receive advice and implement energy improvement measures by 10% on the HERS rating, making it an Energy Star Plus Home.
To accomplish this, Minnesota Energy Resources will provide, at no cost to the builder:
For more detailed information about this program, including the minimum requirements, please call 612-387-7796.
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.
There are also several energy efficiency incentives and programs available through local, utility, state and federal organizations. The following links provide additional information on these programs and incentives:
For assistance or additional information please contact us toll-free at 800-889-9508.
