Minnesota Incentives/Policies for Energy Efficiency |
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Last DSIRE Review: 06/08/2012
Program Overview:
| State: |
Minnesota |
| Incentive Type: |
Utility Rebate Program |
| Eligible Efficiency Technologies: |
Water Heaters, Furnaces , Boilers, Programmable Thermostats, Building Insulation, Windows, Comprehensive Measures/Whole Building, Room Air Conditioners, Home Energy Audit |
| Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies: |
Geothermal Heat Pumps |
| Applicable Sectors: |
Residential, Construction |
| Amount: | ENERGY STAR New Construction: $600-$3500/home
Home Energy Audit: Free
Boilers: $150 or $400 depending on AFUE
Furnaces: $250 or $400 depending on AFUE
Programmable Thermostats: $25
Insulation: 70% of cost
Water Heaters: $50
Windows/Sashes: $20/each
Appliance Recycling: $20 |
| Maximum Incentive: | Insulation: $500 |
| Eligible System Size: | Water Heaters: 40 gallon tank or greater
Windows/Sash: minimum size of 8 sq. ft. each.
Boilers/Furnaces: Maximum 300,000 Btu |
| Equipment Requirements: | Boilers: minimum AFUE rating of 85%
Furnaces: minimum AFUE rating of 92%
Programmable Thermostats: must be Energy Star rated
Attic Insulation: Insulation must be minimum R-19 and a maximum of R-38
Water Heaters: 40 gallon tank or greater, minimum EF of .62
Windows/Sash: Must be Energy Star rated for northern climate zone (U-factor .35 or less) |
| Installation Requirements: | Alliant Energy must supply primary heating energy.
Home must be built before January 1, 2001.
Renters need owner’s prior approval (Alliant Energy can contact owner).
A Home Energy Audit must be completed before new insulation is installed. |
| Web Site: |
http://www.alliantenergy.com/SaveEnergyAndMoney/Rebates/HomeMN/in...
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Summary:
Interstate Power and Light (Alliant Energy) offers a number of rebates for energy efficiency for Minnesota residential customers a variety of high efficiency heating and cooling measures, including water heaters, gas furnaces, gas boilers, windows, insulation, and thermostats. After completing an energy audit, a residential customer is eligible for up to $500 in rebates for attic and wall insulation. Qualifying attic insulation will have a rating of R-19 to R-38. More details, the incentive application, and an energy audit request form are available on the program web site.
Customers are eligible for room air conditioners and water heaters through the Appliance Rebate Program. Room air conditioners qualify for a rebate of $25 and water heaters qualify for a rebate of $50. Room Air Conditioners are limited to a maximum of three rebates. Qualifying windows and sashes are eligible for a rebate of $20; windows should be certified by the National Fenestration Rating Council and have a rating of a least .35 or less U-Factor. Further information can be found at the program web site. |
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