Resources

Financing Available Through Center for Energy and Environment
Utility Rebates
City of St. Louis Park Rebates
Insulation and Air Sealing Contractors

There are currently many resources available to participants to help offset the cost of energy improvements. If our crew recommends improvements like new heating equipment, wall insulation, and/or attic insulation and air sealing, we can also help connect you with rebates and incentives to help make these improvements affordable. If you have questions about rebates, financing or contractors, please contact Steve Hines at shines@mncee.org or 612-335-5851.

Financing Available Through Center for Energy and Environment

The Center for Energy and Environment (CEE) provides low interest financing for energy improvements for homeowners, rental renovation, businesses and nonprofits across Minnesota. As a nontraditional lender, CEE provides competitive rates, technical assistance, and a wide range of financing that can be tailored to fit your budget.

0% Home Energy Loan Program

0% Home Energy Loan financing is now available for single family homeowners who have completed a CEE home energy visit!

Maximum Loan: $10,000
Interest Rate: 0%
Income Limit: None
Eligible Improvements: Insulation, air sealing, heating, cooling, water heater and more.
More Information + Application

Minnesota Fix-Up Fund Loan Program

Maximum Loan: $35,000
Interest rate: 5.99% (subject to change)
Income Limit: Maximum $95,150
Eligible Improvements: Insulation, air sealing, heating, cooling, water heater and windows. In addition, most interior and exterior improvements are eligible.
More Information + Application

The City of St. Louis Park also offers additional financing opportunities through the Center for Energy and Environment to learn more visit CEE's financing page.

Utility Rebates Available

Xcel Energy Rebates - please visit www.xcelenergy.com for more information.

$150 rebate for installing a 13.0-14.9 SEER Central AC and Air Source Heat Pump
$350 rebate for installing a 15.0-15.9 SEER Central AC and Air Source Heat Pump
$450 rebate for installing a 16+ SEER Central AC and Air Source Heat Pump

CenterPoint Energy Rebates - Please visit www.centerpointenergy.com for more information.

HEATING REBATES

$150 rebate for installing a natural gas forced air furnace replacement with 92% to 93.9% AFUE
$300 rebate for installing a natural gas forced air furnace replacement with 94% to 95.9% AFUE
$400 rebate for installing a natural gas forced air furnace replacement with 96% or higher AFUE
$300 rebate for installing a boiler with 83.5% or higher AFUE
$300 rebate for installing a condensing natural gas boiler 83.5-89.9% AFUE
$500 rebate for installing a condensing natural gas boiler with 91% or higher AFUE
$25 rebate for a programmable thermostat with any qualifying heating system

WATER REBATES

$70 rebate for installing a natural gas storage tank water heater with a .63 EF and greater
$85 rebate for installing a natural gas storage tank water heater with a .66 EF or greater
$100 rebate for installing a energy star qualified natural gas storage tank water heater with a .67 EF and greater
$200 rebate for installing an indirect water heater with 91% AFUE or a greater condensing boiler
$250 rebate for installing a tankless water heater with a .82 EF or greater
$350 rebate for installing a tankless water heater with a .90 EF or greater

INSULATION AND AIR SEALING REBATE

30% rebate of the project cost for qualifying air sealing expenses up to $300
Or, 30% rebate of the project cost of qualifying air sealing and insulation improvements up to $500

CEE is not responsible for utility rebates. Please contact your utility company or visit the listed websites for more information.

City of St. Louis Park Rebates

The City of St. Louis Park matches 50% of the utility rebates for energy efficient upgrades to furnaces, water heaters and air conditioners, in addition to air sealing and insulation. Simply mail a copy of the utility rebate you received to:

Community Development Department
5005 Minnetonka Blvd

St. Louis Park, MN 55416

Once received, a city rebate check will be mailed.

Insulation and Air Sealing Contractors

Below is a list of contractors have signed a Participation Agreement with the Center for Energy and Environment (CEE) to do work according to the highest quality standards. For participants in the Home Energy Squad Enhanced program, the contractors have also agreed to:

Have their work randomly checked to ensure they consistently meet high standards.
Complete any work that is found not to meet standards.
Offer a one year warranty to customers.

If you call these contractors, be sure to let them know you were referred by CEE’s Community Energy Services program to receive the full benefits of CEE’s quality control program. The contractors should also provide you with a customer satisfaction survey, which will go back to us, so be sure to provide us feedback on your experience.

List of Community Energy Services Insulation and Air Sealing Contractors (pdf)

Please note that CEE is an independent third party to any transaction between you and the contractor; CEE receives no compensation from any of these contractors, nor does CEE accept any liability for any work performed by these contractors. Any agreement for work done by the below contractors is solely between the contractor and you.