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Building a Sustainable Community
Building a Sustainable Community
Energy solutions for Minneapolis customers
Overview
Creating a sustainable community is a top priority for Minneapolis leaders. The quality of life in Minneapolis is linked to the health and well being of our community and our environment.
Welcome to the Xcel Energy® “gateway site,” developed in partnership with Xcel Energy and the City of Minneapolis. Whether you are a homeowner, a developer or run your own business, this site showcases the variety of energy conservation and renewable programs and tools available from Xcel Energy and the City of Minneapolis designed to help you meet your environmental goals. In addition to meeting your environmental goals, incorporating energy efficiency and conservation in your home or business can increase comfort and lower your utility bills.
Minneapolis Conserves
Minneapolis residents and businesses have a strong record of environmental preservation and energy conservation. Check out the 2012 electricity savings that Minneapolis customers achieved using Xcel Energy programs. (In the chart below, Demand Savings is measured in kilowatts, Energy Savings in kilowatt hours and Carbon Avoided in pounds.)
| Participants | Demand Savings | Energy Savings | Carbon Avoided | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homes | 5,531 | 8,751 kW | 2,457,280 kWh | 3,822,229 lbs |
| Businesses | 726 | 17,163 kW | 50,145,116 kWh | 77,999,298 lbs |
| Total | 6,257 | 25,914 kW | 52,602,396 kWh | 81,821,527 lbs |
*C02 equivalents calculated with Environmental Protection Agency's Greenhouse Gas Equivalencies Calculator
Take the Minneapolis Energy Challenge
Save money and keep your community healthy by taking the Minneapolis Energy Challenge.
- Calculate your current emissions
- Commit to actions that will reduce energy use
- Learn more about available resources
- Participate in online forums with energy experts
Resources and Savings for Homeowners
- Rebates and audits to help you save energy and money
- Energy-saving tips and resources
- Minnesota GreenStar certification
- Residential electricity rates
- My Account to view Xcel Energy billing and payment history, premises and usage information and payment options.
- Windsource® and Solar*Rewards programs
Saver’s Switch® Discounts
In Minneapolis, approximately 29,000 homes and 1,550 businesses participate in Saver’s Switch. You get a discount for letting us cycle your air conditioner on the hottest days. It’s free and easy. Sign up now for next summer’s discounts for your home or business.
Financing Tools for Homeowners
Home improvement financing information is available via CEE.
Resources and Savings for Businesses
- Rebates and incentives to help you save energy and money
- Information about energy-saving technologies and best practices
- Business electricity rates
- Rate discounts
- Windsource® and Solar*Rewards programs
Saver’s Switch® Discounts
In Minneapolis, more than 29,000 homes and 1,550 businesses participate in Saver’s Switch. You get a discount for letting us cycle your air conditioner on the hottest days. It’s free and easy. Sign up now for next summer’s discounts for your home or business.
Financing Tools for Business
- The City of Minneapolis offers a wide array of financing programs for Minneapolis businesses.
- The Center for Energy and Environment offers financing for small business lighting improvements through the One-Stop Efficiency Shop program. In addition, they offer a Commercial Energy Efficiency Loan Program for businesses making cost effective energy efficiency improvements.
- Find low-interest financing through the Trillion Btu program for large commercial and industrial energy efficiency retrofits through the Saint Paul Port Authority.
Resources and Savings for Builders and Developers
- Use the Builder’s Call Line for service starts/stops, relocations, upgrades, and service cable
- Build energy efficiency into new construction or major renovations through Business New Construction
- Information on LEED, MN Sustainable Building Guidelines (B3), MN GreenStar and MN Green Communities
- Information on ENERGY STAR benchmarking
- Electricity rates and tariffs
View Corporate Responsibility Report PDFs
Foundation Links
- Focus Area Grants Fact Sheet
- Online Eligibility Quiz
- Grant Application Process and Deadlines
- Submit Grant Reports
- Arts and Culture Focus Area Guidelines
- Economic Sustainability Focus Area Guidelines
- Education Focus Area Guidelines
- Environment Focus Area Guidelines
- Foundation Funding Restrictions
- Service Areas
