Minnesota Power - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program

Minnesota Power offers rebates on ENERGY STAR appliances (refrigerators, clothes washers, dishwashers) ranging from $15 to $300, plus heating and cooling equipment like air-source and geothermal heat pumps ($400–$1,000 depending on type) and smart thermostats ($50) through December 31, 2026. You must be a Minnesota Power residential customer with equipment installed in the utility's service area; visit the program website or use their Contractor Lookup tool to apply and find participating installers for heating/cooling work.

You can help customers access rebates on heat pumps (air-source and geothermal), heat recovery ventilators, and thermostat upgrades by working as a Minnesota Power participating contractor—the utility provides a Contractor Lookup tool and offers a pathway for new contractors to join the program. Ensure equipment meets 2023 ENERGY STAR specifications (or cold climate ASHP standards down to 5°F for higher rebate tiers) and coordinate with customers on application timing, as rebates are available through December 31, 2026.

This rebate program incentivizes residential energy efficiency across appliances, lighting, and heating/cooling by offering tiered rebates (e.g., $400 for standard air-source heat pumps, $1,000 for cold climate models; $800–$1,000 per ton for ground-source systems with ENERGY STAR certification) available to Minnesota Power and participating utility customers through end of 2026. The program targets residential customers in the utility service territory and uses contractor partnerships to ensure equipment quality; promotion highlights include double rebates on ENERGY STAR dehumidifiers (May–July 2026) and over $4,000 in new-construction home incentives.