Get up to $20,000 for efficiency upgrades at your Minneapolis business
CEE is proud to partner with the City of Minneapolis to offer Green Cost Share grant funding for businesses. Grants can cover 20% - 40% of the cost (up to $20,000) of eligible lighting, HVAC, or refrigeration upgrades on top of regular program rebates.
How it works
Sign up for a free, no commitment lighting, HVAC, or refrigeration assessment to get started.
After the assessment, you’ll receive a customized report with recommendations and estimated energy savings, grants, and program rebates.
Your lighting, HVAC, or refrigeration consultant will guide you through the upgrade process including assistance finding a contractor and reviewing bids.
The CEE team will complete and submit all grant and rebate paperwork when the project is finished.
Get started by signing up for a free energy assessment
We’ll reach out to answer any questions, confirm eligibility, and help you with next steps. Businesses, nonprofits, and multifamily properties (4+ units) located in Minneapolis are eligible.
More information
Businesses, nonprofits, and multifamily properties (5+ units) located in Minneapolis are eligible.
Project must begin after January 1, 2026, and be completed by October 30, 2026.
Project cannot be started before the participant has signed the Green Cost Share Funding Approval form provided by CEE.
- Projects must:
- qualify for a rebate through the One-Stop Efficiency Shop administered by CEE.
- meet the following efficiency requirements (if applicable):
- Lighting projects: DLC Listed, NLC recommended for LED to LED upgrades
- Rooftop unit projects:
- <5.4 Tons: 11.4 EER2 and 13.5 SEER2 or greater
- 5.4-11.3 tons: 11.0 EER and 14.7 IEER or greater
- 11.4-19.9 tons:10.8 EER and 14.1 IEER or greater
- 20-63.3 tons: 9.8 EER and 13.1 IEER or greater
- >63.3 tons: 9.5 EER and 12.4 IEER or greater
- be completed with contractor invoice turned into CEE by October 30, 2026 or within 90 days of signature received.
| Category | City Match (%) | Maximum match ($) | Qualifying properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base Rate | 20% | $20,000 | Any eligible property |
| Green Zone | 40% | $20,000 | Any eligible property in a Minneapolis Green Zone |
| Low-income Supporting | 40% | $20,000 | Any property that qualifies for an affordable housing or utility bill support program, such as:
Low income supporting nonprofits also qualify. |
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Grants are available on a first come first served basis until funds are depleted.
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Funding amounts awarded will be based on the completed work.
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Visit the City of Minneapolis website for more information on the Green Cost Share program.
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