Consumer Favorites
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Financial Resources
Find sources for grants, rebates and loans. -
Heating Assistance
Apply for energy assistance funds. -
Solar Systems
Information on solar electric and thermal systems. -
Weatherization Assistance
Apply for weatherization funds. -
Wind Systems
Information on small and large wind systems.
Clean Energy
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Bioenergy
Info on biomass and biofuels including E85. -
Distributed Generation
Presentations and stakeholder comments. -
Solar
Purchasing considerations, design info, and contractor list. -
Email News
Subscribe to receive short email notices from us. -
Energy Business Center
Resources that businesses use to thrive in Minnesota. -
Energy Savings Program
Technical and financial assistance for government and schools. -
Ground Source Heat Pump
Installation checklist, contractor directory, and more. -
What We Do
Info on clean energy systems for consumers and installers. -
Wind
Purchasing considerations, maps, and contractor list.
Conservation Improvement Programs
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Applied Research and Development
Projects focused on conservation and efficiency. -
Design Resources
Resources for utilities and alternative program providers. -
Dockets and Filing Process
Describes the edockets system and how to find filings. -
Email News
Subscribe to receive short email notices from us. -
How CIP Works
Plans, requirements, and projects for conservation programs.
Efficiency
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Appliances, Lighting and Electronics
Details on how to use these devices more efficiently. -
Building Envelope
Parts of a house separating the outdoors from the indoors. -
Distributed Generation
Presentations and stakeholder comments. -
Energy Business Center
Resources that businesses use to thrive in Minnesota. -
Energy Code
Rules, statutes, and guidelines related to state energy code. -
Energy Savings Program
Technical and financial assistance for government and schools. -
General Tips & Info
Learn how to reduce energy use in your home. -
Heat, Cool, Power Buildings
Info on mechanical systems including replacement. -
What We Do
Info on energy efficiency for consumers and installers.
Energy Business Center
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Renewable Energy
Resources for clean energy businesses. -
Efficiency
Information for efficiency-related businesses. -
Financing
Information on grants and loans. -
Project Assistance
Commercialization and development resources. -
Data and Reports
Clean energy and efficiency-related data and reports. -
Regulation and Policy
Regulations and policies that affect businesses. -
Workforce
Information for businesses looking to develop their workforce.
Energy Projects & Rates
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What We Do
An overview of our role in utility rates & projects -
Certificates of Need
Costs, benefits, and alternatives for proposed energy projects -
Cost Adjustments
Monthly changes in fuel costs. -
Energy Facility Permitting
Environmental review and technical assistance in permitting of energy facilities. -
General Rate Cases
Major utility proposals to change rates -
Integrated Resource Plans
Plan to meet energy needs in a reliable and low-cost manner. -
Other Proceedings
Proposed changes to a utility's rates or service. -
Periodic Reports
Required annual or periodic reports from utilities.
Financial Assistance
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Energy Assistance
Helps pay income eligible home heating costs. -
Energy Business Center
Resources that businesses use to thrive in Minnesota. -
Energy Savings Programs
Technical and financial assistance for government and schools. -
Grants & Loans
Info on grants and loans for energy projects. -
Rebates & Credits
Rebate and tax credit info for energy improvements. -
Requests for Proposals
Active Requests for Proposals for energy projects. -
Resources for Service Providers
Information for low income service providers. -
Weatherization Assistance
Helps income qualified people weatherize their homes. -
What We Do
Info on energy funding options for consumers and businesses.
Information Resources
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Consumer Guides
Step-by-step guides to help you reduce the energy use and more. -
Email News
Details on how to sign-up for email news and updates. -
Energy Information Center
Assistance, education, and outreach to Minnesota consumers on energy topics. -
Fact Sheets
Tips about how to save energy in your home. -
Minnesota Energy Tips
A twice-monthly tips feature to help Minnesotans save energy and money. -
News Room
Includes recent press releases and consumer alerts. -
Reports & Data
Find reports and data on a variety of efficiency and clean energy topics. -
Stimulus Programs Tracking
Track our progress on ARRA-funded grant and rebate programs. -
Success Stories
Read about local impacts from energy improvement projects. -
Utility Annual Reporting
Annual reporting forms for electric and gas utilities.
Recent News Releases & Consumer Alerts
Celebrate Earth Day: Reduce your energy use
[Press Release: 04/22/13]
Cold Weather Rule Protections End April 15, Energy Assistance Program funds are still available
[Press Release: 04/12/13]
Commerce warns of salespeople pitching energy savings from radiant barriers [Press Release: 04/10/13]
Energy Business Center
Resources that businesses use to thrive in Minnesota. Easy access to information on financing, regulations, and more.
Guaranteed Energy Savings Program
The Guaranteed Energy Savings Program (GESP) provides technical and financial assistance to state agencies, local government units, school districts, and institutions of higher learning. Learn more.
Distributed Generation Resources
In support of growing customer interest and in response to stakeholder identified issues and opportunities, the Division of Energy Resources is conducting an assessment of Minnesota distributed generation. Learn more.
Have questions? We've got answers.
We have compiled a set of FAQs on the topics of clean energy, energy conservation, efficiency improvements, financial assistance, and energy careers. Visit this section to view all of the questions and answers.