Energy

Our goal is to connect all community members to resources that help save energy and money. View the information below, including our new Energy Action Plan, to learn how to start taking action today in your home or business!

Join the Renewable Energy Challenge for Earth Day!PiE-MN-IGH-Renewable Earth Day Graphic-APPROVED

Turn over a new leaf this Earth Day! Now through April 30, and join the Renewable Energy Challenge! Did you know you can support renewable energy without installing your own equipment, or changing anything in your home or business? To participate, simply subscribe to a renewable energy program offered by your electric utility. No equipment purchase is needed. Instead, you can add a small monthly subscription cost to your electric utility bill to ensure renewable energy is used to power your home. Over 1,000 residents and businesses in IGH currently participate. Subscribe today to reduce your carbon footprint and support renewable energy in Minnesota! Residents and businesses are eligible. Follow these steps: 

Did you subscribe to a renewable energy program? Let Ally Sutherland know, so we can showcase your support for renewable energy! Those who subscribe and email asutherland@ighmn.gov by April 30, 2023, will be entered into a drawing for a LED Light Bulb Kit (includes 15 bulbs!). Four winners will be selected.

Get IGH Environmental E-News

Sign up for IGH Environmental E-News here to receive timely updates on local environmental news, events, tips and more.  

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Homeowners and Renters

From adjusting your behavior to replacing old equipment, you can decrease your energy usage and costs, and your environmental impact. 

Sign Up for a Home Energy Audit

Increasing your home's energy efficiency can decrease your energy usage, lower energy costs, and improve your home's comfort. Schedule a home energy audit to help discover what low-cost energy-saving opportunities are available for your home. Free visits are available to income-qualified households in Inver Grove Heights. Contact Home Energy Squad (651-328-6220) to schedule your visit today or to request more information.  

Energy Bill Assistance

  • CAP Payment Assistance: Are your energy bills difficult to manage? If so, assistance may be available. Learn if you are eligible for energy bill payment assistance by contacting Community Action Partnership (CAP) for Scott, Carver and Dakota Counties (651-322-3500). If eligible, you will also receive a referral to a local weatherization assistance program for additional assistance. 
  • Energy Bill Consultations: Free energy bill consultations are available to help you find ways to save money and answer questions about your home energy bill. The Citizens Utility Board (CUB), a non-profit consumer advocate, offers free energy bill consultations. A 30-minute consultation helps the average household save $150 in the first year. Contact CUB at info@cubminnesota.org or call 651-300-4701 ext. 2 to schedule a consultation.    

Energy Savings Tips

Be an energy-efficiency champion at home! Check out Xcel Energy’s 101 Energy Saving Tips and get started today.

Home Improvement Rebates

Discover rebates available for replacing heating and cooling equipment, water heaters, insulation and more.

Home Improvement Low-Interest Financing

Low-interest financing is also available to help fund home improvement projects.

Go Green with Renewable Energy

Learn how to support renewable energy by joining utility subscription programs, installing solar panels and more.

Support the IGH Energy Action PlanIGH Energy Action Plan

On March 8, 2021, the City Council approved the Inver Grove Heights Energy Action Plan, which sets new goals and strategies to save energy and money communitywide. Over a seven-month period, 22 community stakeholders helped the city create the plan through a free two-year collaboration with Xcel Energy. To learn about the Energy Action Plan and how you can take action today in your home or business, view our Executive Summary or the full Energy Action Plan.

Questions?

Email Environmental Specialist Ally Sutherland or call 651-604-8511