Selected Topics for 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.
Selected Topics for Careers
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Training & Certifications
Info on apprenticeship opportunities and certifications. -
Career Paths
Skills analysis, pathways, and core competencies. -
Resources for Trainers
Resources for trainers at educational institutions. -
Email News
Subscribe to receive short email notices from us.
Selected Topics for 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. -
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.
Selected Topics for 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. -
What We Do
An overview of our role in utility conservation programs.
Selected Topics for 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 Code
Rules, statutes, and guidelines related to state energy code. -
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.
Selected Topics for 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.
Selected Topics for Financial Assistance
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Energy Assistance
Helps pay income eligible home heating costs. -
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.
Selected Topics for 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. -
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.
Distributed Generation Resources
We have provided a list of comments from stakeholders on net metering and a series of presentations from the 2011 Distributed Generation Workshops. View the page here.
What to Ask a Renewable Energy Installer
Before you make a large investment in a solar or wind system, review these important questions to ask a renewable energy contractor. Plus, view a list of solar and wind energy contractors in Minnesota.
Insulation and Air Sealing
Learn about ways to reduce energy use with insulation and air-sealing. These improvements will make your home run more efficiently. Find out more in our Home Envelope energy guide.
Make Your Home More Efficient
We offer information for the general public about ways to make a home operate better through conservation and efficiency. View the consumer guides in our publications section to 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.