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ENERGY STAR Homes - MN
ENERGY STAR Homes
Home Performance with ENERGY STAR Minnesota homeowners, earn cash rebates on your next home efficiency improvement projects
Overview
You’re ready to build your dream house. Your new home considerations likely include: a comfortable and healthy environment, efficient and economical use of energy and providing a good return on investment.
You’re ready for an energy-efficient home built through the ENERGY STAR® Homes program by Xcel Energy.
Xcel Energy can help you build an ENERGY STAR home by providing training consultation and diagnostics testing for your builder. This free program helps your builder create a home for you that surpasses all other homes in terms of comfort, energy efficiency, moisture control, air quality and durability.
Benefits
With an ENERGY STAR Home, you can:
- Reduce your new home’s energy consumption needs
- Experience fewer maintenance concerns
- Benefit from healthier indoor air quality
- Enjoy a more comfortable and quieter home
- Gain a higher resale value
Details
Xcel Energy helps homes reach ENERGY STAR verification by providing training consultation, diagnostics testing, blower door testing, infrared scanning and other tools for builders. This program helps your builder create a home for you that surpasses other homes in terms of comfort, energy efficiency, moisture control, air quality and durability.
How to Get Started
For more information about the ENERGY STAR Homes program, download the program brochure that highlights the benefits of building an energy-efficient home. To participate in the program, contact our partner Residential Science Resources at 651-994-1234.
Who Qualifies
You must be a natural gas or electricity customer of Xcel Energy in Minnesota and enroll in this program prior to the start of construction.
Additional Information
To enroll or ask questions, contact our partner, Residential Science Resources at 651-994-1234. For more information about the ENERGY STAR® Homes program, see our brochure.
If you’re a contractor, please see the builder brochure.
