CEE Commercial Energy Efficiency Loan Program

The CEE Commercial Energy Efficiency Loan Program provides financing to businesses making cost effective energy efficiency improvements. 

Program Features

  • Loan term is from 6-120 months
  • Interest rate is fixed at 3.9%
  • No prepayment penalty
  • Application fee of $200 for loans over $2,000

Eligible Borrowers

A sole proprietorship, partnership, nonprofit, corporation or other business entity which is the owner and/or tenant of an eligible property within the State of Minnesota.

Eligible Property

An existing commercial property located in the State of Minnesota

Eligible Improvements

  • Improvements including, but not limited to: Lighting technology upgrades, HVAC controls and upgrades, refrigeration equipment replacement and upgrades
  • Annual energy savings must have a simple payback of 10 years or less

Loan Documentation Needed to Begin the Application

  • Completed loan application
  • Articles of Organization, Bylaws, Certificate of Incorporation, Borrowing Resolution
  • Two years financials and/or tax returns for business
  • Personal guarantors must total at least 50% ownership of the businesses
  • Written consent from property owner for tenant to do work on the property (if owner is not the loan applicant)
  • Estimate(s) for proposed work to be done

Next Steps

Apply For This Program

Send In Your Completed Application

Fax It To:
612-335-2650
Email It To:
loaninfo@mncee.org
Mail It To:
Center for Energy and Environment
212 Third Avenue N, Suite 560
Minneapolis, MN 55401

For Questions About This program

Jim Hasnik
Senior Loan Officer
612-335-5885 or 1-855-296-5626 (LOAN)