Key Federal Initiatives that Benefit Minnesotans
Federal incentives help drive Minnesota forward with affordable, reliable, and clean energy solutions for everyone. Through innovative programs, partnerships, and resources, we help homes and businesses access the energy they need to thrive—while cutting costs, growing the economy, and protecting our environment.
Energy assistance
The low-income home energy assistance program (LIHEAP) is a critical initiative that provides financial assistance to help pay for heating and cooling bills, ensuring access to energy even in the harshest weather. View the Energy Assistance Dashboard.
Weatherization assistance
The Weatherization Assistance Program helps income-eligible households improve their homes’ energy efficiency by providing free weatherization services to reduce heating and cooling costs, ensuring comfort and savings year-round.
State Energy Program
Minnesota's State Energy Program assists the State in reaching energy policy goals to modernize our grid and enhance reliability, security, efficiency, and resiliency; increase energy affordability; and expand deployment of Minnesota’s energy resources to meet growing demand.
Other Federal Support for Clean Energy Funding
Federal clean energy funding supports projects that develop new technologies, innovative solutions, and energy efficiency strategies, accelerating Minnesota’s transition to a clean energy economy.