Xcel Energy (Gas) - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Programs

November 08, 2018

Summary

In addition to home energy audits, Xcel Energy offers rebates to its Minnesota residential customers for the purchase of natural gas HVAC systems, insulation and water heating equipment. Residential customers may also qualify for the Home Performance Rebate program, which offers incentives for comprehensive home improvements.

Xcel Energy also offers the residential Saver's Switch program. Residents receive a bill credit during the summer months in exchange for agreeing to have air conditioning systems cycled on and off during peak energy demand periods. Residents can also receive audits at 70% less than market value to help them determine the right energy-savings improvements for participating homes. In addition, the HomeSmart program provides appliance repair, preventive maintenance and replacement helper coverage available even outside of Xcel's territory.

Program Overview

Implementing Sector: Utility
Category: Financial Incentive
State: Minnesota
Incentive Type: Rebate Program
Web Site: https://www.xcelenergy.com/Save_Money_&_Energy/Residential/Home_Efficiency/Residential_Programs_-_WI
Administrator: Xcel Energy
Start Date:
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies:
  • Water Heaters
  • Furnaces
  • Boilers
  • Duct/Air sealing
  • Building Insulation
  • Motors
  • Tankless Water Heater
Incentive Amount: Home Performance with Energy Star: Up to $1,200
Furnace: $50-$300
Boilers: $100
Variable-speed van motor (ECM): $100 Tank Water Heater: $40-$150
Tankless Water Heater: $100
Insulation: 20% of labor and product, up to $300
Maximum Incentive: Home Performance with Energy Star: $1,200
Eligible System Size: Customers should check web site for restrictions not listed here.
Equipment Requirements: Furnaces: 90%+ AFUE
Boilers: 84%+ AFUE
Water Heaters: .62 - .80 EF (standard); .82 EF (tankless)
Installation Requirements: Home Performance with Energy Star: Attic Insulation to R44 (pre R requirement,

Incentives

This program has 6 incentives
Technologies: Motors
Sectors: Residential
Parameters: The incentive is 100.00 $/Unit
Technologies: Water Heaters
Sectors: Residential
Parameters: The incentive has a maximum of 40.00 $/Unit, The incentive has a minimum of $150.00
Technologies: Tankless Water Heater
Sectors: Residential
Parameters: The incentive is 100.00 $/Unit
Technologies: Furnaces
Sectors: Residential
Parameters: The incentive has a maximum of 50.00 $/Unit, The incentive has a minimum of $300.00
Technologies: Boilers
Sectors: Residential
Parameters: The incentive is 100.00 $/Unit
Technologies: Building Insulation
Sectors: Residential
Parameters: The incentive has a minimum of $300.00

Contact

Name: Xcel Efficiency
Address: P.O. Box 59
Minneapolis MN 55440-0059
Phone: (800) 895-4999

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.