New Construction Energy Efficiency Program
Homeowners and builders can qualify for more than $4,000 in incentives when building a new home!
Minnesota Power’s New Construction Energy Efficiency Program seeks to promote building practices and technologies that enhance the energy-efficiency, comfort, health and durability of the new construction market in and around Minnesota Power’s service territory. Think of your home as an energy-efficient system that can be optimized to deliver the outcomes you desire (comfort, durability, energy performance, operational efficiency, cost control). The New Construction Energy Efficiency Program encourages energy-efficiency upgrades and ensures quality building by conducting on-site inspections and completing home performance tests.
Minimum Requirements to Participate:
- Home will be heated primarily with electric heat.
- Installing an Energy/Heat Recovery Ventilator (ERV/HRV) with a minimum sensible recovery efficiency (SRE) of 60%.
Free Program Offers:
- A plan review prior to construction
- On-site inspection during construction to help identify energy efficiency opportunities
- A final home performance inspection that includes a building air-tightness (blower door) test and infrared thermal scan (if temperature difference allows)
Air Sealing Incentives: Measured by ACH50 (Air changes per hour at 50 pascals)
| Available Rebates | Amount |
|---|---|
| $1,700 | |
| 1.00-1.49 ACH50 | $1,200 |
| 1.50-1.99 ACH50 | $600 |
| 2.00-2.49 ACH50 | $300 |
Insulation Incentives
| Available Rebates | Amount |
|---|---|
| Continuous Wall Insulation - R-21 +5 or equivalent U-value | $800 |
| Foundation Walls - R-20+ | $450 |
| Under-slab Insulation (R-10 for non-heated and R-20 for heated) | $225 |
| Attic Insulation - R-60+ | $125 |
| Exposed Floor Insulation - R-38 +5 or equivalent U-value | $100 |
Window Incentives
| Available Rebates | Amount |
|---|---|
| Efficient Windows - < 0.28 U-value | $400 |
HVAC Bonus Incentives
| Available Rebates | Amount |
|---|---|
| Air Source Heat Pump (ASHP) - Cold Climate | $1,500 |
| Ground Source Heat Pump - MNGHPA Master Installer (per ton) | $1,200 |
| Ground Source Heat Pump (per ton) | $1,000 |
| ASHP - ENERGY STAR® | $500 |
Water Heating Incentives
| Available Rebates | Amount |
|---|---|
| Heat Pump Water Heater | $600 |
Building Certification Bonus
| Available Rebates | Amount |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR®, Indoor airPLUS, DOE Zero Energy Ready Homes, PHIUS (Passive) | $250 |
How to Participate
Get started with our online application.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Jon Sullivan
Phone: 218-355-3206
Email: customerprograms@mnpower.com
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