Get up to $20,000 for efficiency upgrades at your business
CEE has partnered with the City of Minneapolis to offer Green Cost Share grant funding for businesses. Grants can cover 20% - 40% of the cost (up to $20,000) of eligible lighting, HVAC, or refrigeration upgrades on top of regular program rebates.
How it works
Sign up for a free, no commitment lighting, HVAC, or refrigeration assessment to get started.
After the assessment, you’ll receive a customized report with recommendations and estimated energy savings, grants, and program rebates.
Your lighting, HVAC, or refrigeration consultant will guide you through the upgrade process including assistance finding a contractor and reviewing bids.
The CEE team will complete and submit all grant and rebate paperwork when the project is finished.
Get started by signing up for a free energy assessment
We’ll reach out to answer any questions, confirm eligibility, and help you with next steps. Businesses, nonprofits, and multifamily properties (4+ units) located in Minneapolis are eligible.
More information
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Businesses, nonprofits, and multifamily properties (4+ units) located in Minneapolis are eligible.
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Project must begin after January 1, 2025, and be completed by December 31, 2025.
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Project cannot be started before the participant has signed the Green Cost Share Funding Approval form provided by CEE.
- Projects must qualify for a rebate through the One-Stop Efficiency Shop programs that are administered by CEE, and meet the following additional efficiency requirements (if applicable):
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Efficiency requirements for lighting equipment installed:
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DLC listed or ENERGY STAR certified
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Efficiency requirements for Roof-top unit (RTU) HVAC equipment installed:
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<5.4 Tons: 15 SEER or greater
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>5.4 Tons: 12 EER and 13 IEER or greater
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| Category | City Match (%) | Maximum match ($) | Qualifying properties |
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| Base Rate | 20% | $20,000 | Any eligible property |
| Energy Benchmarking Building | 25% | $20,000 | Available to commercial and multifamily residential buildings greater than 50,000 square feet under the City’s Energy Benchmarking ordinance |
| Environmental Justice | 30% | $20,000 |
Any eligible property in:
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| Income Qualified Housing | 40% | $20,000 |
Income qualified housing or utility bill support program, such as:
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Grants are available on a first come first served basis until funds are depleted.
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Funding amounts awarded will be based on the completed work.
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Visit the City of Minneapolis website for more information on the Green Cost Share program.
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