Sustainable
Homes
Program
The Program
The Sustainable Homes Program, provides energy-saving home upgrades and access to healthy and affordable clean energy. Participants are matched with contractors and get large reductions to upfront costs. Immediate savings on your energy bill are likely. The program is operated by Cooperative Energy Futures (CEF), with support from the City of Minneapolis.
To participate in this program:
You must live in the City of Minneapolis
You must own and occupy a single family residence
Your household must have lived in your home for at least one year.
The Sustainable Homes Program is designed to be accessible to low and moderate-income households, ensuring everyone can access an efficient home, fueled by clean energy.
Sustainable Homes Program Upgrade Choices:
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Warm in winter, cool in summer
Insulating and air sealing your home can save you hundreds of dollars every year on energy bills, and keep your home comfortable in every season.
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Heat and cool your home
Air source heat pumps are an efficient way to heat and cool your home, while reducing pollution and improving indoor air quality. Efficient furnaces are also an option.
Cooperative Energy Futures’ Sustainable Homes Program includes:
1) Home energy assessment:
CEF will complete an assessment in your home to identify upgrades that will reduce your home’s gas use and lower your bills.2) Upgrade Choices
After the assessment, you will meet with a CEF Program Specialist, and choose the upgrade offer that works best for you:
Insulation
Heating and cooling equipment such as Air Source Heat Pumps or efficient furnaces
Electric panel upgrades (as needed)
3) Rebates:
All upgrade offers will incorporate rebates and incentives administered by utilities and the City of Minneapolis.
4) Coverage of upfront costs:
For many upgrade offers, CEF will cover the majority of the upfront cost. For any remaining cost, you will pay a monthly service charge that is 20% less than your estimated monthly savings, allowing you to lower your energy bills while also reducing the upfront cost at the same time! It's a win-win!1.
5) Contractor Relationship Vetting and Management:
CEF will manage contractor relationships with pre-approved and vetted contractors to complete each step of the upgrade process.
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1 A "co-pay" may be required. Co-pays are more likely for households that are above 80% AMI or located outside of a Green Zone with lower energy-savings potential. Households will be made aware if there is a co-pay and the exact amount before agreeing to any upgrades.
2 This program will evaluate which upgrades are cost-effective and energy efficient in your home.
Immediate energy bill savings (following upgrades) are likely.