2025 Lighting Rebates
For a limited time, lighting projects that include LED tubes, fixtures, retrofit kits, and screw-ins are eligible for an additional 25% - 50% in rebates when completed through the One-Stop Efficiency Shop, sponsored by Xcel Energy.
Bonus Rebate Selling Toolkit
|
Equipment |
kW |
kWh |
Cap* |
|
Non-DLC Fixtures-Kits/High Bays replacing HIDs |
$200 |
$0.10 |
60% |
|
LED Tubes |
$200 |
$0.10 |
75% |
|
Screw-ins/Mogul Screw-ins |
$240 |
$0.12 |
75% |
|
DLC Fixtures-Kits/PLs/Downlights |
$300 |
$0.15 |
75% |
|
Premium DLC Fixtures-Kits |
$375 |
$0.1875 |
75% |
|
High Bay Premium Fixtures replacing fluorescents |
$600 |
$0.30 |
75% |
|
Equipment |
kWh |
Cap* |
|
Non-DLC Fixtures-Kits |
$0.05 |
60% |
|
Screw-ins/Mogul Screw-ins/LED Tubes |
$0.063 |
75% |
|
DLC Fixtures-Kits |
$0.075 |
75% |
*Rebate will not exceed the designated cap as a percentage of the project cost.
**For qualifying one-for-one replacements only. One-Stop staff will review rebate calculations for non-one-for-one projects.
Bonus Lighting Rebates FAQ
What equipment is included?
- Interior: Screw-ins, LED tubes, DLC and DLC Premium fixtures and retrofit kits, and High Bay Premium Fixtures replacing fluorescents
- Exterior: Screw-ins, LED tubes, and DLC fixtures and retrofit kits
What deadlines do I need to meet?
For projects to qualify for bonus rebates:
Purchase and install equipment between January 1 and October 31, 2025.
Submit invoices to One-Stop staff by November 15, 2025.
2025 HVAC Rebates
|
Equipment/Systems Improvements |
kWh | Cap* |
|---|---|---|
| Simplified building controls | $0.06 | 60% |
| Exhaust fan controls | $0.06 | 60% |
| Economizers: repair, install, improved controls | $0.06 | 60% |
| Motors | $0.10 | 60% |
| Advanced RTU Optimization Packages | $0.12 | 60% |
*Rebate will not exceed the designated cap as a percentage of the project cost.
Trade Incentives for Xcel Energy Business Trade Partners
Trade incentives are available through the One-Stop Efficiency Shop for Xcel Energy Business Trade Partners. An Xcel Energy trade partner ID must be on file with CEE when an invoice is submitted to receive the contractor incentive bonus. Invoices submitted without a trade partner ID will be processed as usual under existing program terms and timelines.
Lighting
- 10% of rebate paid up to $5,000 per project* (first phase only)
- Available on invoices dated 4/30/2024 – 10/31/2025
- Must be submitted by 11/15/2025
- Contact your lighting consultant with questions or email onestop@mncee.org
*Incentives do not apply to direct install lighting projects and grow lighting projects
HVAC and Refrigeration
- 15-20%* of rebate up to $5,000 (first phase only)
- Available on invoices dated 4/30/2024 – 10/31/2025
- Must be submitted by 11/15/2025
- Contact your HVAC or refrigeration consultant with questions or email onestophvac@mncee.org
*15% of rebate for the following HVAC-R rebates:
- Boiler tune-ups, commercial and industrial
- DX units ≤ 10 tons
- Motors ≤ 15 hp
Contractor Resources
Forms and flyers
- Xcel One-Stop Lighting Flyer (PDF)
- One-Stop Contractor Resources (PDF)
- Contractor direct deposit program FAQ (PDF)
- Financing for businesses and nonprofits (PDF)
- Lighting audit form (DOCX)
- Lighting invoice template (XLS)
- Xcel Energy HVAC flyer (PDF)
- Richfield Energy Efficient Business Rebates (PDF)
- Minneapolis Green Cost Share (PDF)
- Bloomington Energy Efficient Business Rebate Program (PDF)
Blog posts
Videos and podcasts
- Impact of economizers on HVAC costs and efficiency
- Podcast: Design Lighting Consortium (DLC) w/Mike Verhulst (Spark’N Conversation/Electrical Association)
- Podcast: Revisiting the impact of COVID-19 on lighting professionals
Questions?
For lighting questions contact your lighting consultant or email us at onestop@mncee.org.
For HVAC questions contact your HVAC consultant or email us at onestophvac@mncee.org.
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