Whether it’s a rebate for installing energy-efficient appliances, a low-cost energy audit, information on no-cost energy saving tips or car share programs, the programs and services below offer help that can really make a difference in how you use energy.

Energy Efficiency Programs

• Electric and Natural Gas rebates, energy audits, refrigerator recycling, CFL recycling and Saver’s Switch - Xcel Energy
• Natural Gas equipment rebates and audits - CenterPoint Energy
• Home Energy Squad, Home Energy Loan - Center for Energy and Environment
• Home Energy Squad, audits, energy improvement financing, and Energy Saver rebates - Neighborhood Energy Connection
• Stimulus Funding summary - State of Minnesota

Renewable Energy Programs

• Clean energy information - Department of Commerce, Division of Energy Resources
• Solar*Rewards and Windsource programs – Xcel Energy
• Stimulus Funding summary - State of Minnesota

Transportation Programs

• HOURCAR - Minneapolis and Saint Paul car sharing program
• Nice Ride – Minneapolis bicycle sharing program
• zipcar - Car sharing program

Energy Saving Tips and Resources

• The Minnesota Energy Challenge is a fun and easy website where you can learn how to save energy and money in your home, measure your savings and join community teams.
• Information from the Minnesota Department of Commerce, Division of Energy Resources on energy efficiency, renewables, project funding and low income assistance.
• Online resources to gauge the energy efficiency of your home, help you make decisions about replacing appliances or using them more efficiently, and an Energy Library for more information.
• Power Check Energy Meters available at select Hennepin County and Ramsey County libraries,  help you identify high energy use applicances in your home, how much they cost and how much you could save.
• HVAC Calculator – Center for Energy and Environment
• Managing Your Natural Gas Costs from CenterPoint Energy
• Energy efficient natural gas appliances from CenterPoint Energy
• Using Electricity at Home (download) from Xcel Energy
• Using Natural Gas at Home (download) from Xcel Energy