DSIRE is maintained by the North Carolina Clean Energy Technology Center at North Carolina State University.
The center provides summaries of state and federal incentives, as well as those offered by U.S. territories, local governments, and electric and gas utilities.
Incentives can include tax incentives, grants, loans, rebates, industry recruitment/support, performance-based incentives, technical resources, feed-in tariffs, renewable energy credits, solar renewable energy credits and green building incentives.
DSIRE also contains information on rules, regulations and policies related to the incentives, including public benefit funds, building energy codes, appliance/equipment efficiency standards and energy standards for public buildings.
The database is limited to incentives and policies from only investor-owned utilities in the U.S., and electric cooperatives and municipal utilities with more than 30,000 customers.
Minnesota Renewable Energy Incentives
| Program | Incentive Type |
|---|---|
| Agricultural Improvement Loan Program | Loan Program |
| Alexandria Light and Power - Commercial Energy Efficiency Rebate Program | Rebate Program |
| Alexandria Light and Power - Questline Internet Resource Service | Training and Information |
| Alexandria Light and Power - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program | Rebate Program |
| Alliant Energy - Commercial & Industrial Energy Audit | Energy Analysis |
| Anoka Municipal Utility - Commercial Energy Efficiency Rebate Program | Rebate Program |
| Anoka Municipal Utility - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program | Rebate Program |
| Arrowhead Electric Cooperative - Energy Efficient Equipment Program | Energy Analysis |
| Austin Utilities - Business Energy Audit | Energy Analysis |
| Austin Utilities - Compressed Air Leak Correction | Energy Analysis |
| Austin Utilities - Solar Rebate Program | Rebate Program |
| Austin Utilities (Gas and Electric) - Commercial and Industrial Energy Efficiency Rebate Program | Rebate Program |
| Austin Utilities (Gas and Electric) - Residential Conserve and Save Rebate Program | Rebate Program |
| Blooming Prairie Public Utilities - Business Energy Efficiency Rebate Program | Rebate Program |
| Blooming Prairie Public Utilities - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program | Rebate Program |
| Blue Earth Light and Water - Lighting Rebate Program | Energy Analysis |
| Brainerd Public Utilities - Renewable Incentives Program | Rebate Program |
| Building Energy Code | Building Energy Code |
| Center for Energy and Environment - Energy Intelligence for Industry | Energy Analysis |
| Center for Energy and Environment - Engineering for Energy Efficiency | Energy Analysis |
| CenterPoint Energy (Gas) - Commercial Energy Efficiency Rebate Program | Rebate Program |
| CenterPoint Energy (Gas) - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program | Rebate Program |
| Central Minnesota Municipal Power Agency - Customer Connections | Energy Analysis |
| Central Minnesota Municipal Power Agency - Efficiency Consultations | Energy Analysis |
| City of Minneapolis - Solar Energy System | Solar/Wind Access Policy |
| City of Minneapolis - Wind Energy Conversion Systems | Solar/Wind Access Policy |
| Community-Based Energy Development (C-BED) Tariff | Other Policy |
| Comprehensive Energy Savings Plan for State Facilities | Energy Standards for Public Buildings |
| Connexus Energy - Commercial Energy Efficiency Rebate Programs | Rebate Program |
| Connexus Energy - Compressed Air Efficiency Evaluation | Energy Analysis |
| Connexus Energy - Residential Energy Efficiency Loan Program | Loan Program |
| Connexus Energy - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program | Rebate Program |
| Crow Wing Power - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program | Rebate Program |
| Dakota Electric Association - Business Energy Audits and Assessments | Energy Analysis |
| Dakota Electric Association - Commercial and Industrial Custom Energy Grant Program | Grant Program |
| Dakota Electric Association - Commercial and Industrial Energy Conservation Loan Program | Loan Program |
| Dakota Electric Association - Commercial and Industrial Energy Efficiency Rebate Program | Rebate Program |
| Dakota Electric Association - Residential Energy Efficiency Loan Program | Loan Program |
| Dakota Electric Association - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program | Rebate Program |
| Duluth Comfort Systems - Residential Energy Efficiency Loan Program | Loan Program |
| East Central Energy - Commercial Energy Efficiency Rebate Program | Rebate Program |
| East Central Energy - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program | Rebate Program |
| Elk River Municipal Utilities - Commercial Energy Efficiency Rebate Program | Rebate Program |
| Elk River Municipal Utilities - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program | Rebate Program |
| Elk River Municipal Utilities - Whole Building Rebates | Energy Analysis |
| Energy Efficiency Resource Standard | Energy Efficiency Resource Standard |
| Fairmont Public Utilities - Commercial & Industrial Energy Efficiency Rebate Program | Rebate Program |
| Fairmont Public Utilities - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program | Rebate Program |
| Farm Opportunities Loan Program | Loan Program |
| Fix-Up Loan | Loan Program |
| Fuel Mix and Emissions Disclosure | Generation Disclosure |
| Grand Marais PUC - Commercial & Industrial Energy Efficiency Rebate Program | Rebate Program |
| Grand Marais PUC - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program | Rebate Program |
| Grand Rapids Public Utility Commission - Conservation Improvement Program | Energy Analysis |
| Great River Energy (28 Member Cooperatives) - Energy Wise Residential Efficiency Rebates | Rebate Program |
| Home Energy Loan Program | Loan Program |
| Hutchinson Utilities Commission - Commercial Energy Efficiency Program | Rebate Program |
| Hutchinson Utilities Commission - Residential Energy Efficiency Program | Rebate Program |
| Interconnection Standards | Interconnection |
| Lake City Utilities - Commercial & Industrial Energy Efficiency Rebate Program | Rebate Program |
| Lake City Utilities - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program | Rebate Program |
| Lake Country Power - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program | Rebate Program |
| Lake Region Electric Cooperative - Agriculture and Commercial Energy Efficiency Grant Program | Grant Program |
| Lake Region Electric Cooperative - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program | Rebate Program |
| Litchfield Public Utilities - Commercial & Industrial Energy Efficiency Rebate Program | Rebate Program |
| Litchfield Public Utilities - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program | Rebate Program |
| Marshall Municipal Utilities - Commercial Energy Efficiency Rebate Program | Rebate Program |
| Marshall Municipal Utilities - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program | Rebate Program |
| Marshall Municipal Utilities - Solar Thermal Water Heater Rebate Program | Rebate Program |
| Methane Digester Loan Program | Loan Program |
| Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance - Building Operator Certification | Training and Information |
| Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance - Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning SAVE Training Program | Training and Information |
| Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance - Midwest Industrial Initiative | Energy Analysis |
| Minnesota Energy Resources - Energy-Saving Audits | Energy Analysis |
| Minnesota Energy Resources (Gas) - Commercial and Industrial Energy Efficiency Rebate Program | Rebate Program |
| Minnesota Energy Resources (Gas) - Home Energy Excellence Program for Builders or Homeowners | Rebate Program |
| Minnesota Energy Resources (Gas) - Low-Income New Construction Rebates | Rebate Program |
| Minnesota Energy Resources (Gas) - New Construction Rebates | Rebate Program |
| Minnesota Energy Resources (Gas) - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program | Rebate Program |
| Minnesota Power - Commercial Energy Analysis | Energy Analysis |
| Minnesota Power - Power Grant Program | Grant Program |
| Minnesota Power - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program | Rebate Program |
| Minnesota Power - Residential New Construction Rebate Program | Rebate Program |
| Minnesota Power - SolarSense Solar Rebate Program | Rebate Program |
| Minnesota Valley Cooperative - Minnesota Valley Electric Cooperative | Energy Analysis |
| Minnesota Valley Electric Cooperative - Commercial and Industrial Energy Efficiency Rebate Program | Rebate Program |
| Minnesota Valley Electric Cooperative - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program | Rebate Program |
| Minnesota Valley Electric Cooperative - Residential Energy Resource Conservation Loan Program | Loan Program |
| Minnkota Power Cooperative - Business Direct Install Program | Energy Analysis |
| Minnkota Power Cooperative (12 Utilities) - PowerSavers Commercial Energy Efficiency Rebate Program | Rebate Program |
| Minnkota Power Cooperative (12 Utilities) - PowerSavers Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program | Rebate Program |
| Missouri River Energy Services - Bright Energy Solutions | Energy Analysis |
| Missouri River Energy Services (23 Member Cooperatives) - Business Energy Efficiency Rebate | Rebate Program |
| Missouri River Energy Services (23 Member Cooperatives) - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate | Rebate Program |
| MMPA - Commercial and Industrial Energy Efficiency Program | Rebate Program |
| MMPA - Residential Energy Efficiency Program | Rebate Program |
| Moorhead Public Service Utility - Commercial and Industrial Energy Efficiency Rebate Program | Rebate Program |
| Mora Municipal Utilities - Commercial & Industrial Energy Efficiency Rebate Program | Rebate Program |
| Mora Municipal Utilities - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program | Rebate Program |
| Net Metering | Net Metering |
| New Prague Utilities Commission - Commercial & Industrial Energy Efficiency Rebate Program | Rebate Program |
| New Prague Utilities Commission - Energy Assessment Tools | Energy Analysis |
| New Prague Utilities Commission - Equipment Lending Program | Energy Analysis |
| New Prague Utilities Commission - Questline | Energy Analysis |
| New Prague Utilities Commission - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program | Rebate Program |
| New Ulm Public Utilities - Energy Efficiency Rebate Program | Rebate Program |
| North Branch Municipal Water & Light - Commercial & Industrial Energy Efficiency Rebate Program | Rebate Program |
| North Branch Municipal Water & Light - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program | Rebate Program |
| Otter Tail Power Company - Commercial & Industrial Energy Efficiency Grant Program | Grant Program |
| Otter Tail Power Company - Commercial & Industrial Energy Efficiency Loan Program | Loan Program |
| Otter Tail Power Company - Commercial & Industrial Energy Efficiency Rebate Program | Rebate Program |
| Otter Tail Power Company - PowerProfiler | Energy Analysis |
| Otter Tail Power Company - Rate Analysis and Research Assistance | Energy Analysis |
| Otter Tail Power Company - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program | Rebate Program |
| Owatanna Public Utilities - Solar Rebate Program | Rebate Program |
| Owatonna Public Utilities - Compressed Air Leak Correction | Energy Analysis |
| Owatonna Public Utilities - Energy Audit | Energy Analysis |
| Owatonna Public Utilities - Load Profiler | Energy Analysis |
| Owatonna Public Utilities - Partnering in Energy Solutions | Energy Analysis |
| Owatonna Public Utilities - Residential Conserve and Save Rebate Program | Rebate Program |
| Preston Public Utilities - Commercial & Industrial Energy Efficiency Rebate Program | Rebate Program |
| Preston Public Utilities - Lending of Equipment Program | Energy Analysis |
| Preston Public Utilities - Questline | Energy Analysis |
| Preston Public Utilities - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program | Rebate Program |
| Princeton PUC - Commercial & Industrial Energy Efficiency Rebate Program | Rebate Program |
| Princeton PUC - Lending of Equipment | Energy Analysis |
| Princeton PUC - Questline | Energy Analysis |
| Princeton PUC - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program | Rebate Program |
| Redwood Falls Public Utilities - Commercial & Industrial Energy Efficiency Rebate Program | Rebate Program |
| Redwood Falls Public Utilities - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program | Rebate Program |
| Renewable Development Fund (RDF) | Public Benefits Fund |
| Renewable Energy Production Incentive | Performance-Based Incentive |
| Renewable Energy Standard | Renewables Portfolio Standard |
| Rochester Public Utilities - Commercial and Industrial Energy Efficiency Rebate Program | Rebate Program |
| Rochester Public Utilities - Compressed Air System Leak Check | Energy Analysis |
| Rochester Public Utilities - Energy Audit | Energy Analysis |
| Rochester Public Utilities - Residential Conserve and Save Rebate | Rebate Program |
| Rochester Public Utilities - Solar Rebate Program | Rebate Program |
| Rural Minnesota Energy Board PACE Program | PACE Financing |
| Saint Paul Port Authority PACE Program | PACE Financing |
| Saint Peter Municipal Utilities - Commercial & Industrial Energy Efficiency Rebate Program | Rebate Program |
| Saint Peter Municipal Utilities - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program | Rebate Program |
| Seventhwave (formerly Energy Center of Wisconsin) - Back of the Envelope Calculator | Energy Analysis |
| Seventhwave (formerly Energy Center of Wisconsin) - Comprehensive Education Programs and Services | Training and Information |
| Seventhwave (formerly Energy Center of Wisconsin) - Energy Consulting | Energy Analysis |
| Shakopee Public Utilities - Commercial and Industrial Energy Efficiency Rebate Program | Rebate Program |
| Shakopee Public Utilities - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program | Rebate Program |
| Solar and Wind Easements & Local Option Rights Laws | Solar/Wind Access Policy |
| Solar Energy Sales Tax Exemption | Sales Tax Incentive |
| Solar Equipment Certification Requirement | Equipment Certification |
| Spring Valley Public Utilities - Business Services | Energy Analysis |
| Spring Valley Public Utilities - Commercial & Industrial Energy Efficiency Rebate Program | Rebate Program |
| Spring Valley Public Utilities - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program | Rebate Program |
| Stearns Electric Association - Commercial Energy Efficiency Rebate Program | Rebate Program |
| Stearns Electric Association - Energy Efficiency Loan Program | Loan Program |
| Stearns Electric Association - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program | Rebate Program |
| Todd-Wadena Electric Cooperative - Energy Audit | Energy Analysis |
| Tri-County Electric Cooperative - Business Energy Audit | Energy Analysis |
| University of Minnesota - Minnesota Technical Assistance Program | Energy Analysis |
| Value of Solar Tariff | Value of Solar Tariff |
| Value-Added Stock Loan Participation Program | Loan Program |
| Waseca Utilities - Business Services | Energy Analysis |
| Waseca Utilities - Commercial & Industrial Energy Efficiency Rebate Program | Rebate Program |
| Waseca Utilities - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program | Rebate Program |
| Wells Public Utilities - Commercial & Industrial Energy Efficiency Rebate Program | Rebate Program |
| Wells Public Utilities - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program | Rebate Program |
| Willmar Municipal Utilities - Commercial Energy Efficiency Rebate Program | Rebate Program |
| Willmar Municipal Utilities - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program | Rebate Program |
| Wind and Solar-Electric (PV) Systems Exemption | Property Tax Incentive |
| Wind Energy Sales Tax Exemption | Sales Tax Incentive |
| Wright-Hennepin Coop Electric Association - Commercial Energy Audits | Energy Analysis |
| Wright-Hennepin Coop Electric Association - Commercial Energy Evaluations | Energy Analysis |
| Wright-Hennepin Cooperative Electric Association - Non-Residential Energy Efficient Rebate Program | Rebate Program |
| Wright-Hennepin Cooperative Electric Association - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program | Rebate Program |
| Xcel Energy - Business Energy Advisor | Energy Analysis |
| Xcel Energy - Compressed Air Efficiency | Energy Analysis |
| Xcel Energy - Energy Analysis | Energy Analysis |
| Xcel Energy - Energy Design Assistance | Energy Analysis |
| Xcel Energy - Online Energy Assessment | Energy Analysis |
| Xcel Energy - Renewable Development Fund Grants | Grant Program |
| Xcel Energy - Solar*Rewards Program | Performance-Based Incentive |
| Xcel Energy (Electric and Gas) - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program | Rebate Program |
| Xcel Energy (Electric) - Business Energy Efficiency Rebate Programs | Rebate Program |
| Xcel Energy (Gas) - Business Energy Efficiency Rebate Programs | Rebate Program |
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