About Save Energy Minnesota
Save Energy Minnesota is a statewide initiative that helps Minnesotans save energy, lower utility bills, and make their homes healthier and more comfortable. We offer several rebate and grant programs that reduce the cost of home energy upgrades and efficient electric appliances.
Our goal is to make energy‑saving improvements more affordable for everyone, especially households that benefit the most from lower energy costs and safer, more efficient homes.
What We Do
Save Energy Minnesota offers several programs that provide financial assistance for home energy upgrades. Each program focuses on a different part of home efficiency or electrification.
Home Efficiency Rebates (HOMES)
Helps Minnesotans reduce energy use with whole-home improvements like insulation, air sealing, duct sealing, and ENERGY STAR windows and doors. Rebates are based on modeled energy savings and household income.
Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (HEAR)
Provides instant rebates for income-qualified households to help cover the cost of electric appliances and related upgrades, such as heat pumps, electric stoves, wiring, and electrical panels (when needed for appliance installation).
Residential Heat Pump Rebates
Supports homeowners installing cold-climate, ENERGY STAR air-source heat pumps for heating and cooling. To qualify, homeowners must complete an energy audit and any required insulation or air sealing.
Residential Electrical Panel Upgrade Grants
Provides grants to help homeowners and multifamily building owners upgrade their electrical panels so their homes can safely support electric appliances and future electrification. Grants are based on income eligibility and building type.
Our Guiding Principles
Across all rebates and grants, Save Energy Minnesota works to:
- Prioritize support for households that need the most help
- Reduce the upfront cost of energy-saving upgrades
- Promote safe, efficient, fully electric homes
- Improve comfort and reduce long-term energy costs
- Align state programs with federal rebate requirements whenever possible
Who We Serve
Save Energy Minnesota program supports:
- Homeowners
- Residents of eligible multifamily units
- Property owners who meet income and program requirements
- Minnesotans interested in saving energy or switching to electric appliances
Whether you are completing a whole-home energy upgrade, replacing an appliance, or preparing your home for electrification with a panel upgrade, we provide tools, rebates, and resources to support your project.
Consumer Protection Notice:
Stay Safe from Scams
A few tips to protect yourself:
– Be cautious of unexpected calls, emails, texts, online ads, or door-to-door visits about Save Energy Minnesota program, these may be scams.
– Always wait for official updates from the **Minnesota Commerce Department** before sharing personal information or responding to any offers.
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