Minnesota Energy Resources (Gas) - Commercial and Industrial Energy Efficiency Rebate Program

May 12, 2024

Summary

Minnesota Energy Resources provides rebates to commercial and industrial customers for the purchase of energy efficient natural gas forced-air heating systems & components, steam traps, food service equipment, water heating equipment, building insulation, and custom measures. All equipment must meet certain efficiency standards listed on the program web site. Applications are processed on a first- come, first-served basis until funds are depleted.

Program Overview

Implementing Sector: Utility
Category: Financial Incentive
State: Minnesota
Incentive Type: Rebate Program
Web Site: https://www.minnesotaenergyresources.com/savings/business/rebates
Administrator: Minnesota Energy Resources
Start Date:
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies:
  • Water Heaters
  • Furnaces
  • Boilers
  • Steam-system upgrades
  • Programmable Thermostats
  • Building Insulation
  • Custom/Others pending approval
  • Food Service Equipment
  • Tankless Water Heater
Incentive Amount: Furnaces Heating & System Components
Furnace: $250 - $500/unit
Infrared Heater: $300
Furnace Equipment: Varies, see website
Furnace Tune-Up: $35
High Performance Roof Top Unit: $450 - $750/unit
Energy Recovery Ventilator: Up to $500
Condensing Combo Pack: $165 - $200/unit
CO2 Demand Control Ventilation Sensor: $100
Condensing Unit Heater: $350/unit
Setback Thermostats: $25/unit
Wi-Fi Enabled Thermostats: $50/unit
Advanced Thermostat: $100/unit

Boiler Heating & System Components
Thermostats: 50% of cost, max $50/unit
Boiler: $800 - $3,000 per MMBtu/hr input
Heating System Components: Varies, see website
Boiler Tune-Up: Up to 100% of cost

Water Heating
Water Heater: $100 - $1,000/unit
Condensing Water Heater: $500 - $1,000 Drain Water Heat Recovery Device: $175/system
Pre-Rinse Spray Valve: $15/unit
Laminar Low-Flow Restrictors: $8/unit

Food Service Equipment: $15 - $1,000/unit
Building Insulation: $0.20-$0.30/sq. ft.
Steam Trap Replacement or Significant Repair: 50% of cost, up to $250/trap
Grocery and Commercial Laundry: $42 - $175
Grain Dryer: $100 - $15,000/dryer (50% - 100% of cost)
Custom Incentives: Lesser of buy down to 1 year payback, $1/therm saved during the first year or full incremental cost
ENERGY STAR Certification for Commercial Buildings: 50% of fees
Equipment Requirements: See program website.

Incentives

This program has 7 incentives
Technologies: Furnaces
Sectors: Commercial, Industrial
Parameters: The incentive has a maximum of 250.00 $/Unit, The incentive has a minimum of 500.00 $/Unit
Technologies: Boilers
Sectors: Commercial, Industrial
Parameters: The incentive has a maximum of 800.00 $/Unit, The incentive has a minimum of 3000.00 $/Unit
Technologies: Programmable Thermostats
Sectors: Commercial, Industrial
Parameters: The incentive has a minimum of 100.00 $/Unit
Technologies: Water Heaters
Sectors: Commercial, Industrial
Parameters: The incentive has a maximum of 100.00 $/Unit, The incentive has a minimum of 1000.00 $/Unit
Technologies: Steam-system upgrades
Sectors: Commercial, Industrial
Parameters: The incentive is 50.00 % of cost, The incentive has a minimum of $250.00
Technologies: Food Service Equipment
Sectors: Commercial, Industrial
Parameters: The incentive has a maximum of 15.00 $/Unit, The incentive has a minimum of 1000.00 $/Unit
Technologies: Building Insulation
Sectors: Commercial, Industrial
Parameters: The incentive has a maximum of 0.20 $/square foot, The incentive has a minimum of 0.30 $/square foot

Contact

Name: Residential Customer Service
Organization: Minnesota Energy Resources
Address:
Phone: (866) 872-0052
Email: merc@appliedenergygroup.com
Name: Business Customer Service
Address: P.O. Box 2176
Scottsbluff NE 69363
Phone: (844) 889-3400

This information is sourced from DSIRE; the most comprehensive source of information on incentives and policies that support renewables and energy efficiency in the United States. Established in 1995, DSIRE is operated by the N.C. Clean Energy Technology Center at N.C. State University.