Energy Funding Opportunities

The Minnesota Department of Commerce, Division of Energy Resources produces a list of state and federal funding opportunities on a regular basis. The list includes solicitations of proposals for energy or environmental grant funding or other incentives from a wide variety of organizations.

• View our current funding opportunities list.

• View our ongoing funding opportunities list.

• View our list of funding resources.

To find out about the latest opportunities, subscribe to our e-newsletter called "energy funding opportunities."

Utility Grant Programs

There are a variety of grant programs for efficiency improvements and renewable energy installations. A summary of these programs is provided below.

• Dakota Electric Association - Commercial and Industrial Custom Energy Grant Program

• Lake Region Electric Cooperative - Commercial Energy Efficiency Grant Program

• Minnesota Power - Power Grant Program

• Otter Tail Power Company - Commercial & Industrial Energy Efficiency Grant Program

• Otter Tail Power Company - House Therapy Program

• Xcel Energy - Renewable Development Fund Grants

Federal Grant Programs

• Tribal Energy Program Grant

• U.S. Department of Treasury - Renewable Energy Grants

• USDA - High Energy Cost Grant Program

• USDA - Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Grants

Federal Loan Programs

• Clean Renewable Energy Bonds (CREBs)

• Energy-Efficient Mortgages

• Qualified Energy Conservation Bonds (QECBs)

• U.S. Department of Energy - Loan Guarantee Program

• USDA - Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Loan Guarantees

For detailed information on these grants and loans, visit the Database of Incentives for Efficiency and Renewables website.