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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!

HVAC Rebate Summary

Product	Requirements	Rebate Amount
Air Source Heat Pump - Ducted	Must meet ENERGY STAR specifications	$400
Air Source Heat Pump - Ductless	Must meet ENERGY STAR specifications	$400
Cold Climate Air Source Heat Pump - Ducted	HSPF >=9, SEER >= 15, COP >= 1.75 at 5°F (Listed on NEEP's Cold Climate Lookup Site - below)	$1,000
Cold Climate Air Source Heat Pump - Ductless	HSPF >=10, 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
Air Source Heat Pump - Ducted (Non-ENERGY STAR)		$50
Ground Source Heat Pump	ENERGY STAR® certified; 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
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.	$50

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.

Resources

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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.

2022 Cooperative Advertising Form

HVAC Program Overviews with Participation Requirements

Printable Rebate Forms

Ground Source Heat Pump Rebate Form
Heating and Cooling System Rebate Form
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

Minnesota Power Program Overview | Jon Sullivan, Minnesota Power
Why Do Air Source Heat Pumps Matter - Global and National Trends | Jonathan Moscatello, Daikin
Why Do Air Source Heat Pumps Matter - Regional Trends | Kevin DeMaster, Mitsubishi
Do Air Source Heat Pumps Work In Our Climate | Rabi Vandergon, CEE
Air Source Heat Pump Use Cases and Installation Considerations | Mark Knutson, Mitsubishi
Air Source Heat Pump Application Types and Fuel Cost Implications | Emily McPherson, CEE