Minnesota Energy Resources new construction rebates provide incentives to customers who install high efficiency natural gas heating systems, advanced or wi-fi enabled thermostats, qualifying appliances or a 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 |
95% 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 |
ENERGY STAR® certified and .64 UEF |
No |
$125 |
| Natural gas storage water heater |
ENERGY STAR® certified and .82 UEF |
No |
$250 |
| Natural gas water or tankless heater |
ENERGY STAR® certified and .87 UEF |
No |
$300 |
| Drain water heat recovery (DHR) device |
|
Yes |
$150 |
| Clothes washer |
ENERGY STAR® certified |
Yes |
$45 |
| Dishwasher |
ENERGY STAR® certified |
Yes |
$30 |
| Natural gas hearth/fireplace |
Direct vent, sealed combustion, electronic ignition fireplace, insert or free-standing stove |
Yes |
$75 |
| Heat recovery ventilation (HRV), whole home |
SRE above 65%, CFM 75 |
No |
$400 |
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 purposes. 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. Applications are processed on a first-come, first-served basis. 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 for furnaces must provide whole house ventilation. HRV performance is based on listed data within the HVI directory of certified equipment. Learn more:
Heat recovery ventilators
HVI certified products
How it works
- Purchase and install qualifying equipment in your home.
- Apply and submit a rebate application online or download and mail paper new construction rebate application along with a copy of a dated invoice.
- Online applications are available for appliances, water heaters, thermostats and fireplaces.
- Receive your rebate check within six weeks of completed application.
Apply online
Reminders
Check all rebate requirements on application prior to service to ensure eligibility. We must receive the application within 60 days of service.
When applying online, have your 15-digit Minnesota Energy Resources account number where equipment was installed. Have an electronic copy of your original receipt or invoice that includes model and proof of purchase.
Funding is limited and can change or end at any time. Applications are processed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Questions?
merc@appliedenergygroup.com
866-872-0052, option 1
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