• Save energy and lower operating costs
• Shorten payback periods and improve your return on investment with rebates

To earn rebates through our Custom Efficiency program, you must:

• Be an Xcel Energy electric and/or gas business customer in Minnesota
• Submit the Customized Solutions application prior to equipment order, purchase, or installation.

• Rebates up to $450/system peak demand kilowatt (kW) of electricity saved
• Plus $200/non-peak demand kilowatt in excess of system peak demand kilowatts saved
• Rebates up to $5/dekatherm (Dth) of natural gas saved

Note: For production efficiency projects, a rebate of up to $400/kW is available. Production efficiency projects are projects that result in an increase in the amount of product produced per unit of energy (aka a reduction in the kWh per unit metric) and a change in the production speed – units per hour. 

For custom projects which fall under our Compressed Air and Efficiency Controls programs, the following rebate levels will apply:

• Efficiency Controls: same as the Custom rebate levels listed above, with the addition of $.02/kWh
• Compressed Air:
  • Custom rebate with study: $500/system peak demand kilowatt (kW) of electricity saved, plus $200/non-peak demand kilowatt in excess of system peak demand kilowatts saved
  • Custom rebate without study: $100/system peak demand kilowatt (kW) of electricity saved, plus $50/non-peak demand kilowatt in excess of system peak demand kilowatts saved

Examples of projects that have earned Custom Efficiency rebates:

Important information about purchasing equipment (as of 4/1/2020)

In order for your project to be eligible for a Custom Efficiency rebate, you’ll need to submit a Custom Solutions application before you purchase any equipment. However, we encourage you to purchase your equipment after you receive your Approval letter to ensure your project can qualify for a Custom Efficiency rebate.

Step 1: Connect with your account manager or our energy advisors

Connect with your account manager or our energy advisors at 855.839.8862 for assistance and to discuss whether your project might be a good fit for a Custom Efficiency rebate.

Step 2: Gather the proposed project's equipment specifications

This may include a proposal, information sheets from the manufacturer and/or any information you have about the proposed technology. Then, complete the Custom Efficiency Workbook (XLSM) and attach it to your application in step 3. (If you receive an error message when opening the workbook, please clear your browser history and try opening the link again.)

Step 3: Complete and Submit your Custom Efficiency Application 

Please complete a Custom Efficiency Application (PDF) or an Online Application. Please keep in mind that submitting an application does not guarantee your project will qualify for a Custom Efficiency rebate.

Step 4: Qualification Letter

Once you’ve submitted your application and all the required documents,  you’ll receive a letter within about two weeks letting you know if your project can qualify into the program. If your project qualifies, your Approval letter will indicate the rebate amount your project is eligible to receive.

Step 5: Complete Your Project and Submit for Final Approval

Reach out to your Xcel Energy contact when your project has been completed and submit all paperwork that’s requested. Your project will be reviewed for final approval before a rebate check is issued for your project.

Have questions for us?

Contact your account manager or one of our energy advisors at 855-839-8862.

Case Study

See how our customers are earning Custom Efficiency rebates on their unique, energy-saving projects.

Vadnais Sports Center case study (PDF)