| Local Minnesota Solar Incentive |
Eligible Location |
Estimated Savings |
Description |
Frequency |
| Green Cost Share |
Minneapolis |
Between $200–$400 per kilowatt (kW) of installed solar capacity, up to $50,000 |
This program offers solar funding to nonprofits, solar group purchases, multifamily units and those in the Minneapolis 4d Affordable Housing Incentive program. Energy efficiency projects are also eligible for funds. |
One-time funding |
| Chaska energy rebates |
Chaska |
$250 per kW of installed solar capacity, up to $2,500 |
The city of Chaska offers residents a rebate for installed solar and other home energy-efficiency upgrades. |
One-time rebate |
| Minnesota Power SolarSense program |
Minnesota Power customers |
60% of installation costs, up to $5,000 |
Minnesota Power accepts applications for its solar rebate program between March 1 and March 4 of each year. Applicants are selected randomly to receive this funding. |
One-time rebate |
| Xcel Energy Solar*Rewards program |
Xcel Energy customers |
Residential systems earn $0.02 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) of energy generated. Income-qualified residential systems also earn an upfront incentive of $2 per watt. |
A performance-based incentive that is available to qualifying solar customers. Applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis starting at the beginning of each calendar year. |
Annual payment for 10 years |
| Dakota Electric Association Solar Installation Rebate |
Dakota Electric Association customers |
Up to $4,000 over 10 years |
A performance-based rebate in the form of a monthly billing credit worth $0.08 per kWh generated by residential solar systems. |
Monthly credit for up to 10 years |
| Austin Utilities Solar Rebate |
Austin Utilities customers |
$500 |
Austin Utilities customers can claim a rebate when they install an approved solar electric system |
One-time rebate |
| Rochester Public Utilities (RPU) Conserve & Save® Solar Rebate |
RPU customers |
$500 |
RPU customers are eligible for a rebate on solar installations larger than 2 kW. |
One-time rebate |
| Owatonna Public Utilities (OPU) Conserve & Save® Solar Rebate |
OPU customers |
$500 |
OPU customers are eligible for a rebate towards eligible solar electric and solar hot water systems. |
One-time rebate |
| Shakopee Public Utilities (SPU) solar rebate |
SPU customers |
$500 |
SPU customers are eligible for a rebate when they install a qualifying solar system. |
One-time rebate |
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