Upgrade your home’s energy efficiency and get rewarded! Xcel Energy and Minnesota Energy offer generous rebates for insulation and air sealing improvements that help you stay comfortable year-round while lowering your energy bills.
Rebate Options for Xcel Energy Customers
| Improvement | Pre-Job Condition | Post-Job Condition | Rebate for Xcel Energy Gas or Electric Heat Customers | Rebate for Non-Xcel or Electric AC Customers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attic Insulation | R-19 or less | R-49 or greater | 40% of project cost, up to $1,200 |
40% of project cost, up to $120 |
| Wall Insulation | Empty wall cavity, no insulation |
R-11 or greater | 40% of project cost, up to $1,200 |
40% of project cost, up to $75 |
| Air Sealing | — | 15% reduction in air leakage (CFM50) | 40% of project cost, up to $600 |
40% of project cost, up to $45 |
Rebate Options for Minnesota Energy Customers
| Improvement | Pre-Installation Condition | Post-Installation Requirement | Maximum Rebate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sidewall Insulation | No existing insulation | R-13 minimum | $750 |
| Foundation/Rim Joist Insulation | No existing insulation | R-14 (foundation), R-20 (rim joist, spray foam only) |
$425* |
| Rim Joist Insulation (spray foam only) | Remove old batt insulation | R-20 minimum, greater than 50 linear feet |
$125* |
| Floor Above Unconditioned Space | No existing insulation | R-30 minimum or as much as space allows, greater than 100 sq ft | $200* |
| Air Sealing Only | — | Must exceed 25% reduction | $300* |
| Air Sealing & Attic Insulation | Less than R-30 existed | 25% reduction, R-49 minimum | $650* |
* Rebate amount is 50% of total improvement cost, up to maximum rebate amount listed above. For affordable housing rebates only: No 50% cap for improvement cost.
** Rim joist insulation cannot be installed as a standalone measure and must be completed in conjunction with another improvement.
Source: Minnesota Energy
Interested in reinsulating your home? Give us a call or fill out our contact form today and a member of our team will be in touch. We will assess your current insulation and offer recommendations to increase your energy efficiency.
