Make your home climate friendly, healthier, and more comfortable
Why Electrify?
When you electrify, you replace natural gas equipment and appliances with efficient electrically powered alternatives. There has never been a better time for Minnesota residents to go electric. Our electric grid is getting cleaner with more renewable energy being put to work while coal plants are being retired. At the same time, electrically powered technology is quickly advancing. That makes electrification an effective way to improve your home’s carbon footprint and make it healthier and more comfortable.
Benefits of Electrification
Reduce Your Climate Impact
Electrifying your home one step at a time is one of the most impactful ways to reduce your carbon emissions.
Make Your Home Healthier
Electric equipment and appliances eliminate a common source of indoor air pollution and other risks. Breathe easier and feel better at home with electrification.
Be More Comfortable
You can reduce drafts and temperature swings with weatherization improvements around your home, making it more comfortable and energy efficient as you electrify.
Start Your Electrification Journey
If you want to electrify your home but aren’t sure where to start, a home energy audit will help you prepare your home for other weatherization and electrification projects in the future. Choose the audit that’s offered by your utility with the help of our guide to home audits.
If you’re at the stage where you’re considering your first projects, check out our weatherization and electrification guides. They contain detailed information on the steps you can take to improve your home’s energy efficiency to prepare for electrification and the technologies we recommend you consider. For specific water heater guidance, visit our Heat Pump Water Heater Installer Network. For specific air source heat pump guidance, visit the Minnesota Air Source Heat Pump Collaborative's Preferred Contractor Network. If you’ve chosen your upgrades, you can use our resources to find trusted contractors for your projects. If you live in Hennepin County or Rochester, you may also speak to an Electrify Everything advisor for free, personalized guidance.
Upgrading any large piece of equipment or appliance can be expensive, but many financial incentives exist to help cover part of the cost of different upgrades. Utility rebates, city cost-sharing programs, state incentives, and federal rebates and tax credits can all be used to make these projects more affordable. Center for Energy and Environment (CEE) also offers several loans and grants for Minnesota residents. For a full overview of available financing options, please visit our incentives page.
We have more answers. If you’re a resident of Hennepin County or Rochester, you can speak to an electrification advisor to ask more detailed questions about your unique situation. They’ll provide free, one-on-one support and guidance to help you choose your projects, contractors, and even incentives. Schedule your conversation to get started.
Incentives for Electrification Projects
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