New construction rebates

Minnesota Energy Resources new construction rebates provide incentives to customers who install high efficiency natural gas heating systems, advanced or wi-fi enabled thermostats, HRV/ERVs, ENERGY STAR® V7 windows or a natural gas hearth product in a home that has been newly constructed. Customers who purchase a new home that participated in the Minnesota Energy Resources Home Energy Excellence program are not eligible for certain rebates under this program. Please reference the table below.

Rebates

Customers who purchase a new home that participated in the Minnesota Energy Resources Home Energy Excellence program are not eligible for certain rebates under this program. Please reference the table below.

Equipment Minimum efficiency Home Energy Excellence rebate eligibility list Rebate
Natural gas furnace 94% AFUE No $200
Natural gas furnace 97% AFUE No $300
Natural gas boiler 90% AFUE No $200
Integrated natural gas space and water heating system 92% AFUE No $250
Advanced thermostat or Wi-Fi enabled thermostats Advanced analytics or Wi-Fi enabled Yes $50*
Natural gas storage water
heater 55 gallons or less		 Medium usage bin and .64 UEF or greater No $125
High usage bin and .68 UEF or greater
Natural gas storage water heater .82 UEF or greater No $250
Natural gas water or tankless heater .87 UEF or greater No $300
Drain water heat recovery (DHR) device   Yes $150
Natural gas hearth/fireplace Direct vent, sealed combustion, electronic ignition fireplace, insert or free-standing stove Yes $75
Heat/Energy recovery ventilation (HRV/ERV) 65% SRE, CFM 75 No $400
ENERGY STAR® V7 Windows ENERGY STAR certified and min 6 sq ft.
See details here.		 No $50

AFUE: Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency

UEF: Uniform Energy Factor

* Rebate amount is 50% of total improvement cost, up to maximum rebate amount listed above.

Requirements

Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) certified ratings will be used to verify actual AFUE ratings for heating and water heating eligibility. Customers cannot get more than one thermostat rebate. Funding is limited and can change or end at any time. Limit of one qualifying thermostat per natural gas service address. The program application must be received within 60 days of installation. We only honor one rebate per piece of equipment. Therefore, building contractors and home buyers should determine who applies for and receives the rebate.

HRV/ERV for furnaces must provide whole house ventilation, where no HRV/ERV previously existed. HRV/ERV performance is based on SRE and CFM ratings at 32°F heating mode as listed in the HVI directory of certified equipment. Learn more about HRV/ERVs.

List of approved Heat Recovery Ventilation (HRV)
List of approved Energy Recovery Ventilation (ERV)

For ENERGY STAR window rebates, complete the ENERGY STAR high-performance windows application form. To qualify for window rebates, home must be heated with natural gas. The windows must be ENERGY STAR V7 with a minimum of 6 square feet. Find additional details on window rebates.

How it works

  • Purchase and install qualifying equipment in your home.
  • Apply and submit a rebate application online or download and mail a paper copy along with a copy of a dated invoice.
  • Online applications are available for water heaters, thermostats and fireplaces.
  • Receive your rebate check within six weeks of completed application.

Apply online or

Important rebate information

  • Check all rebate requirements on the application prior to service to ensure eligibility. We must receive the application within 60 days of service.
  • Rebate amount cannot exceed the cost of improvement or service.
  • Customers cannot receive more than one rebate per improvement or service.
  • Rebate offers cannot be combined.
  • Funding is limited and can change or end at any time. Applications are processed on a first-come, first-served basis.

Questions?

MinnesotaEnergyResources@icf.com
866-872-0052, option 1

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