Neighborhood Energy Challenge

CEE has teamed up with Rochester Public Utilities and Minnesota Energy Resources to offer Rochester homeowners the Neighborhood Energy Challenge (NEC), a full-service residential energy audit program.

The Neighborhood Energy Challenge includes:

Free Energy Workshop

Attendance to our free "Saving Energy 101" workshop is mandatory to participate in the program – and a great opportunity to learn new no- or low- cost strategies to stop energy waste, all while visiting with your neighbors. Free childcare is provided.

Home Visit and Materials

At the workshop you will have the opportunity to sign up for a Home Visit, where our crews of energy professionals will visit your home for an hour and a half to run diagnostic tests (like a blower door to test air leaks), install energy-saving materials, and find your home's best opportunities for saving energy and reducing your utility bills.

Help With Next Steps

If our crews find an opportunity for significant savings through installing additional insulation, attic air sealing, or replacing old heating equipment, we can make the next steps easy by connecting you with qualified contractors, financing, incentives, and rebates.

The Home Visit, Materials, and Recommendations are all included in a one-time $50 fee.


For more information, please visit the RPU website.

CEE is now offering a 0% Home Energy Loan program for single family homeowners who have completed a home energy visit with Neighborhood Energy Challenge. Read More

Next Steps

Apply For This Program

To reserve your space at an upcoming Neighborhood Energy Challenge presentation, please contact Ashley Robertson at 1-888-734-6365.

Send In Your Completed Application

For Questions About This program

Ashley Robertson
Marketing Coordinator
612-335-5869