Installing energy-efficient technology is a smart way to lower your energy bills. Qualifying high-efficiency boiler heating systems and components installed in new construction, additions or replacement and retrofit projects are eligible for rebates, unless noted.
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Rebates
| Equipment |
Rebate |
Max rebate |
| Hot water boiler system |
| 85% to 89.9% efficiency (AFUE or thermal efficiency) |
$1,800 per 1,000,000
Btu/hr input |
No maximum |
| 90% efficiency or higher (AFUE or thermal efficiency) |
$3,000 per 1,000,000
Btu/hr input |
No maximum |
| Steam boiler system |
83% efficiency or higher
(AFUE or thermal efficiency) |
$800 per 1,000,000
Btu/hr input |
No maximum |
| Heating system components |
| Continuous modulating burners (retrofit or upgrade only) |
25% of equipment cost
|
$15,000 per burner |
| O2 trim control |
25% of cost
|
$5,000 |
| Linkageless control |
25% of cost
|
$5,000 |
| Vent dampers |
50% of equipment cost
|
$500 per boiler |
| Boiler outdoor air reset control (retrofit or upgrade only) |
100% of equipment cost |
$250 per control system |
| Boiler cut-out control |
100% of equipment cost |
$250 per control system |
| Boiler turbulator |
100% of equipment cost |
$450 per boiler |
| Electronic programmable setback thermostat for existing buildings |
100% of cost |
$25 |
| Wi-Fi enabled thermostats |
100% of cost |
$50 per unit |
| Advanced thermostat based on occupancy |
100% of cost
|
$100 per unit* |
| Pipe insulation (R-3 or higher) for boiler heating systems* |
$2.50 per foot, minimum of 10 ft |
No maximum |
AFUE: Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency
Requirements
- Modulating burner and outdoor air reset control rebates are not available for new condensing boilers.
- New construction is not eligible for electronic programmable setback thermostat rebate.
- Thermostat must control natural gas-fueled heating systems. Advanced thermostat must feature integrated occupancy-sensing capabilities (such as motion sensors or geofencing) without additional devices. Advanced thermostat must learn occupancy and automatically improve programming schedule using advanced analytics. To qualify for the advanced thermostat rebate, complete model number must be provided.
- Pipe wrap must be a minimum of R-3 or higher, and a minimum of 10 linear feet of pipe wrap must be installed to qualify for a rebate. Pipe insulation has a standalone application form. Download here.
How it works
- Purchase and install qualifying heating system equipment in your home.
- Submit an application along with a copy of a dated invoice.
- Receive your rebate check within six weeks of a completed application request.
Apply
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 2
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