Minneapolis Bonus Rebate Program

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The City of Minneapolis is offering a bonus rebate on qualifying home energy efficiency improvements.

To qualify, the recipient must not have received a Minneapolis Energy Efficiency Loan or Grant for the project the rebate is being used for. Completed applications must be submitted by December 15, 2024

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About the Rebate

  • Bonus rebate amount not to exceed: 
    • Green Zone residents: $14,000
    • Non-Green Zone residents: $5,000
    • Not sure if you live in a Green Zone? Use this map to look it up
  • Minneapolis bonus rebate and utility rebate cannot exceed the total project cost.  
  • Only one rebate per eligible project.
  • Project must be completed and all required documentation must be submitted to receive the bonus rebate. 
  • See list of eligible improvements below. 

Property Eligibility

  • 1-4 unit, owner-occupied or absentee-owned residential properties located in the City of Minneapolis.
  • Properties under construction, greater than 4 units, co-operatives, or used for commercial purposes are not eligible. 
  • Recipients cannot have received a Minneapolis Subsidy Loan or Energy Efficiency Grant for the project the rebate is being used for. 
  • Applications must be received within 60 days of work completion and submitted by December 15, 2024. Funds are available on a first come first serve basis. 

Rebate Details

Below is a summary of the eligible energy efficiency improvements. To be eligible for a rebate, these improvements must have been made within 60 days of applying for the rebate. The table includes the relevant utility (Xcel Energy and CenterPoint Energy), and City of Minneapolis rebates. The total of City of Minneapolis and Utility rebates cannot exceed the total cost of installing the system(s). 

Eligible Equipment Equipment Specification Utility Rebate Bonus Rebate (Green Zone) up to $14,000 Bonus Rebate (Non-Green Zone) up to $5,000
Attic Insulation and Air Sealing ≥ R-50 or maximum possible with Air Sealing  $1,300 $3,000 $1,300
Wall Insulation ≥ R-11 or maximum possible  $1,500 $3,000 $1,500
Air Source Heat Pump - Mini Split 16 SEER2 (9.0 EER2), HSFP2 9.5, COP of at least 1.75 at 5° and capacity ratio ≥ 70% at 5°F/47°F  $2,000 $4,000 $1,000
Air Source Heat Pump - Central 15.2 SEER2 (10 EER2), HSFP2 8.1, COP of at least 1.75 at 5°and capacity ratio ≥ 70% at 5°F/47°F  $1,500 $4,000 $1,000
Furnace ≥ 97% AFUE installed with a qualifying Air Source Heat Pump  $1,500 $2,500 $1,000
Furnace 96% - 96.9% AFUE installed with a qualifying Air Source Heat Pump  $750 $2,500 $1,000
Boiler (Condensing) ≥ 95% AFUE installed with a qualifying Air Source Heat Pump  $500 $2,500 $1,000
Boiler (Combination) ≥ 95% AFUE installed with a qualifying Air Source Heat Pump  $1,000 $2,500 $1,000
Heat Pump Water Heaters Energy STAR certified $400 $1,500 $200

 

Terms: 

  • AFUE – Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency 
  • COP – Coefficient of Performance 
  • EER2 – Energy Efficiency Ratio 2 
  • HSFP2 – Heating Seasonal Performance Factor 2 
  • SEER2 – Seasonal Energy Efficiency Rating 2 
     

Submit the following materials via email to Janson Hunter (jhunter@mncee.org): 

  1. Completed copy of the application form
  2. Copy of the utility rebate/approval check or the supplemental energy application.
  3. Copy of the final invoice.
  4. Copy of valid ID. 

The current loan terms and conditions stated, including interest rates, do not constitute a commitment to lend or an offer to enter into an agreement, and that such an offer may only be made pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 47.206(3) and (4).

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