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Residential HVAC Rebate
Commercial HVAC Rebate
If you are installing a cold climate ASHP in new construction, please check here to see if the customer qualifies for additional incentives in our Residential New Construction Energy Efficiency program!
Residential HVAC Rebate Summary
| Product | Requirements | Rebate Amount | Contractor Incentive* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Source Heat Pump - Ducted |
HSPF2 ≥ 7.2 (HSPF ≥ 8.5), SEER2 ≥ 14.3 (SEER ≥ 15) (Must meet 2021 ENERGY STAR® specifications) |
$400 | $100 |
| Air Source Heat Pump - Ductless |
HSPF2 ≥ 7.7 (HSPF ≥ 8.5), SEER2 ≥ 15 (SEER ≥ 15) (Must meet 2021 ENERGY STAR® specifications) |
$400 | $100 |
| Cold Climate Air Source Heat Pump - Ducted |
HSPF2 ≥ 7.7 (HSPF ≥ 9), SEER2 ≥ 14.3 (SEER ≥ 15), COP ≥ 1.75 at 5°F (Listed on NEEP's Cold Climate Lookup Site - below) |
$1,000 |
$100 |
| Cold Climate Air Source Heat Pump - Ductless |
HSPF2 ≥ 9 (HSPF ≥ 10), SEER2 ≥ 15 (SEER ≥ 15), COP ≥ 1.75 at 5°F (Listed on NEEP's Cold Climate Lookup Site - below) Requires existing electric heat or new construction |
$1,000 |
$100 |
| Air Source Heat Pump - Ducted (Non-ENERGY STAR®) | $50 | ||
| Ground Source Heat Pump | Must meet 2021 ENERGY STAR® specifications; Requires existing electric heat or new construction; New and replacement systems are eligible; Max rebate up to 50% of the total installation cost. |
Master System Installer certified through MNGHPA: $1000/Ton
Non-Master System Installer certified contractors: $800/Ton |
$300 on installation of new systems only |
| ECM - Replacement Motor | New electronically commutated motor (ECM) in an existing furnace or air handler | $100 | |
| ECM - Circulator Pump | New ECM circulator (pumps); Must be variable speed and less than 1hp | $200 | |
| Low Voltage Wi-Fi connected Smart Thermostat | Thermostat allowing remote control from phone or computer; Must control an electric heat source; Limit 1 smart thermostat rebate per household | $50 | |
| Line Voltage Wi-Fi connected Smart Thermostat | Thermostat allowing remote control from phone or computer; Must control an electric heat source, most commonly baseboard heaters. | $50 | |
| Line Voltage Programmable Thermostat | Non-internet connected thermostat enables preset heating schedules; Must control an electric heat source, most commonly baseboard heaters. | $20 |
*Only participating contractors are eligible for contractor incentives
Commercial HVAC Rebate Summary
| Product | Requirements | Rebate Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Climate Air Source Heat Pump - Ducted | Unit must be less than 5.5 tons and meet NEEP specifications. | $1,000 |
| Cold Climate Air Source Heat Pump - Ductless | Must meet NEEP specifications. Must have an existing electric heat source for the $1,000 rebate. If existing heat source is non-electric, rebate will be $400. | $1,000 |
| Air Source Heat Pump - Ductless | Must meet ENERGY STAR® specifications. | $400 |
| Air Source Heat Pump - Ducted | Unit must be less than 5.5 tons and meet ENERGY STAR® specifications. | $400 |
| Air Source Heat Pump Tune-Up | Tune-up includes cleaning of the condenser coils, evaporator, and inspection of the filter. Change out filter if needed. Eligible for rebate once every three years. | $15 |
Cold Climate ASHP Lookup-Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnership (NEEP)
Minnesota Power will be using NEEP efficiency specifications to qualify ASHP as cold climate. This aligns us with a national standard and will allow the use of NEEP’s Cold Climate Heat Pump Lookup site as a reliable way to verify equipment eligibility. If you can find a model on this site, it will qualify for our Cold Climate rebates.
Minnesota Power’s Participating Contractor Lookup Tool
Minnesota Power’s Participating Contractor Lookup Tool provides customers an easy way to find HVAC contractors. Customers can search by zip code to find businesses close to home and even request quotes online. Please review to verify your business information is correct and ensure you don’t miss any leads.
Resources
Cooperative Advertising
Minnesota Power is offering cooperative advertising support to help you promote qualified HVAC products. Follow the advertising guidelines and set your company apart from the competition. Eligible media includes, but is not limited to: ad circulars, newspaper, radio, direct mail, and TV. Minnesota Power also offers Social Media and Post Card advertising templates for free. Use the template link below to view what’s available!
Minnesota Power will pay up to 75% of the cost of advertising dedicated to qualified HVAC products, up to a total of $1,000 per year. View the Cooperative Advertising Form for program details.
Printable Rebate Forms
- Ground Source Heat Pump Rebate Form
- Heating and Cooling System Rebate Form
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Heat Pump Water Heater Rebate
Contractors, please direct customers to fill out the water heater rebate form located at: www.mnpower.com/WaterHeaterRebate
Contractor Training
2022 February Contractor Training
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Minnesota Power Program Overview | Jon Sullivan, Minnesota Power
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Why Do Air Source Heat Pumps Matter - Global and National Trends | Jonathan Moscatello, Daikin
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Why Do Air Source Heat Pumps Matter - Regional Trends | Kevin DeMaster, Mitsubishi
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Do Air Source Heat Pumps Work In Our Climate | Rabi Vandergon, CEE
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Air Source Heat Pump Use Cases and Installation Considerations | Mark Knutson, Mitsubishi
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Air Source Heat Pump Application Types and Fuel Cost Implications | Emily McPherson, CEE
2022 Rebate Processing Training
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2022 Rebate Processing Training
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