Minneapolis Bonus Rebate Program
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.
Applications are not currently being accepted for this program. If your work was completed after December 15, 2024, please apply once the program opens again in late January 2025.
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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.
- Project must qualify for a rebate by CenterPoint Energy or Xcel Energy.
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. Properties cannot be in the name of a business entity.
- 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 20, 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 |
| Triple Pane Windows | Energy STAR Northern Climate | $0 | $1,000 | $500 |
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):
- Completed copy of the application form.
- Completed copy of the supplemental energy application.
- Copy of the final paid invoice.
- 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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