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 be participating in the Low Income Rental Efficiency Program. If you are only applying to the Minneapolis bonus rebate, work MUST be completed before applying. If you are applying for both the bonus rebate and the Minneapolis energy efficiency loan, work can NOT begin until the loan has been closed. To apply, you must provide: a completed copy of the application form, a completed copy of the supplemental energy application, a copy of the final paid in full invoice, and copy of your valid ID.
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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 and utility account.
- 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.
- Work must be done by a properly licensed or registered contractor with the MN Department of Labor.
- The Rebate will be paid to the utility account holder.
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 an Energy Efficiency Grant or Rebate for the project the rebate is being used for.
- Applications must be received by December 15, 2025. Funds are available on a first come first serve basis.
- If you are only applying to the Minneapolis bonus rebate, work MUST be completed before applying. If you are applying for both the bonus rebate and the Minneapolis energy efficiency loan, work can NOT begin until the loan has been closed.
Rebate Details
Below is a summary of the eligible energy efficiency improvements available with this rebate. To qualify for a rebate, the eligible improvements must have been made between December 15, 2024 and December 15, 2025. The table includes the relevant utility (Xcel Energy and CenterPoint Energy) and City of Minneapolis rebates. The total rebate amount from the City and utility cannot exceed the total project costs.
| Eligible Improvement | Energy Efficiency 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-49 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 |
| Rim Joist Insulation | ≥ Must be done with attic and/or wall insulation | $200 | $0 | $0 |
| Triple-Pane Windows | Energy STAR Northern Climate v.7 replacing single pane windows | $0 | $1,000 | $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 | $2,000 | $4,000 | $1,000 |
| CenterPoint Central Air Source Heat Pump Bonus | HSPF of 7.8 and paired with a 92% efficiency furnace or greater | $1,100 | $0 | $0 |
| Furnace | ≥ 97% AFUE installed with a qualifying Air Source Heat Pump | $1,000 | $2,500 | $1,000 |
| Furnace | 96% - 96.9% AFUE installed with a qualifying Air Source Heat Pump | $400 | $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 |
| Electric Panel Upgrades | Must increase amperage of existing electric panels | $1,500 | $0 | $0 |
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
If you are only applying to the Minneapolis bonus rebate, work MUST be completed before applying. If you are applying for both the bonus rebate and the Minneapolis energy efficiency loan, work can NOT begin until the loan has been closed. To apply, submit the following materials via our online application. For questions, contact Janson Hunter (jhunter@mncee.org or 612-335-5873) or Jordan Bothun (jbothun@mncee.org or 612-464-5138).
- Completed copy of the application form.
- Completed copy of the supplemental energy application.
- Copy of the final paid in full 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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