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!
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- Homeowners & Renters
- Business Owners & Renters
- Multi-Family Property Owners & Managers
- Schools, Nonprofits & Places of Worship
Homeowners and Renters
From adjusting your behavior to replacing old equipment, you can decrease your energy usage and costs, and your environmental impact.
Featured Event | Home Energy Squad Visit Giveaway at Winter Clothing Swap!
The City is partnering with Xcel Energy to offer FREE Home Energy Squad® visits to the FIRST 50 PARTICIPANTS of our Winter Clothing Swap on October 26! Home Energy Squad® energy experts can help find ways to lower your bill and increase your home’s year-round comfort. Find event information here.
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.
- Minnesota Housing Rehab Loan Program & Fix Up Home Improvement Loan Program
- Minnesota Housing Home Energy Loan
- Dakota County Home Improvement Loan Program
Go Green with Renewable Energy
Learn how to support renewable energy by joining utility subscription programs, installing solar panels and more.
- Utility Renewable Energy Subscription Programs: Subscribe to utility programs to support renewable energy while avoiding the upfront costs of installing equipment.
- Community Solar Garden Subscriptions: Support solar energy without installing equipment by sourcing up to 100% of your home’s electricity use from a community solar garden. Visit the following pages for guidance before signing a contract.
- On-Site Solar Installations: With your own solar installation, you can generate some or all of the electricity your home uses. You may even be able to sell what your home doesn’t need to your electric utility. Visit the following pages for information on planning, installation, rebates and more.
- Electric Vehicles: Once thought of as a luxury product, electric vehicles are quickly becoming a realistic option for mainstream consumers. It’s estimated that by 2040, 55 percent of all new vehicle sales in the US will be electric. Find resources on purchasing, rebates, charging and more below.
Business Owners and Commercial Tenants
Whether your business is large or small, resources are available to help improve your business's energy efficiency and help with upfront costs. Nonprofits can save, too!
Sign Up for an Energy Assessment
Increasing your business's energy efficiency can decrease your energy usage, lower energy costs, and improve your business's comfort. Schedule a energy audit today to learn how your business uses energy and how to improve your energy efficiency.
Equipment & Building Improvement Rebates
Discover rebates available for replacing lighting, HVAC equipment, foodservice equipment, and more.
Building Improvement Low-Interest Financing
Low-interest financing is also available to help fund commercial property upgrades.
- Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) provides low-cost, long-term financing for efficiency and renewable energy upgrades for commercial property owners.
- Trillion BTU Financing can cover up to 100% of costs for energy projects.
- Commercial Energy Efficiency Loan Program can provide up to $100,000 in financing to businesses making cost-effective energy efficiency improvements.
Go Green with Renewable Energy
Learn how to support renewable energy by joining utility subscription programs, installing solar panels and more.
- Utility Renewable Energy Subscription Programs: Subscribe to utility programs to support renewable energy while avoiding the upfront costs of installing equipment.
- Community Solar Garden Subscriptions: Support solar energy without installing equipment by sourcing up to 100% of your home’s electricity use from a community solar garden. Visit the following pages for guidance before signing a contract.
- On-Site Solar Installations: With your own solar installation, you can generate some or all of the electricity your home uses. You may even be able to sell what your home doesn’t need to your electric utility. Visit the following pages for information on planning, installation, rebates and more.
- Electric Vehicles: Once thought of as a luxury product, electric vehicles are quickly becoming a realistic option for business fleets. It’s estimated that by 2040, 55 percent of all new vehicle sales in the US will be electric. Find resources on purchasing, rebates, charging and more below.
Multi-Family Property Managers and Owners
Whether you operate a large or small multi-family property, resources are available to help improve your building’s energy efficiency and help with upfront costs.
Sign Up for a Free Energy Assessment
Increasing your property's energy efficiency can decrease your energy usage, lower energy costs, and improve your property's comfort. Schedule a energy audit today to learn how your property uses energy and how to improve your energy efficiency.
- For buildings with one to four units: Contact Home Energy Squad (651-328-6220)
- For buildings with five or more units: Contact Multi-Family Building Efficiency Program (844-545-7455)
Building Improvement Low-Interest Financing
Low-interest financing is available to help fund property commercial property upgrades.
- Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) provides low-cost, long-term financing for efficiency and renewable energy upgrades for commercial property owners.
Go Green with Renewable Energy
Learn how to support renewable energy by joining utility subscription programs, installing solar panels and more.
- Utility Renewable Energy Subscription Programs: Subscribe to utility programs to support renewable energy while avoiding the upfront costs of installing equipment.
- Community Solar Garden Subscriptions: Support solar energy without installing equipment by sourcing up to 100% of your home’s electricity use from a community solar garden. Visit the following pages for guidance before signing a contract.
- On-Site Solar Installations: With your own solar installation, you can generate some or all of the electricity your home uses. You may even be able to sell what your home doesn’t need to your electric utility. Visit the following pages for information on planning, installation, rebates and more.
- Electric Vehicles: Once thought of as a luxury product, electric vehicles are quickly becoming a realistic option for business fleets. It’s estimated that by 2040, 55 percent of all new vehicle sales in the US will be electric. Find resources on purchasing, rebates, charging and more below.
Schools, Nonprofits and Places of Worship
Resources are available for all building sizes to help improve your building’s energy efficiency, help with upfront costs, and support renewable energy.
Sign Up for an Energy Assessment
Increasing your property's energy efficiency can decrease your energy usage, lower energy costs, and improve your property's comfort. Learn how your organization uses energy and how to improve energy efficiency.
Equipment & Building Improvement Rebates
Discover rebates available for replacing lighting, HVAC equipment, foodservice equipment, and more.
Building Improvement Low-Interest Financing
Low-interest financing is also available to help fund projects building improvements.
- Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) provides low-cost, long-term financing for energy efficiency and renewable energy upgrades for nonprofits and places for worship.
- Trillion BTU Financing can cover up to 100% of costs for energy projects.
- Energy Savings Fund for Nonprofits can provide up to $100,000 in financing to nonprofit organizations making cost-effective energy efficiency improvements.
Go Green with Renewable Energy
Learn how to support renewable energy by joining utility subscription programs, installing solar panels and more.
- Utility Renewable Energy Subscription Programs: Subscribe to utility programs to support renewable energy while avoiding the upfront costs of installing equipment.
- Community Solar Garden Subscriptions: Support solar energy without installing equipment by sourcing up to 100% of your home’s electricity use from a community solar garden. Visit the following pages for guidance before signing a contract.
- On-Site Solar Installations: With your own solar installation, you can generate some or all of the electricity your home uses. You may even be able to sell what your home doesn’t need to your electric utility. Visit the following pages for information on planning, installation, rebates and more.
- Electric Vehicles: Once thought of as a luxury product, electric vehicles are quickly becoming a realistic option for nonprofit and school fleets. It’s estimated that by 2040, 55 percent of all new vehicle sales in the US will be electric. Find resources on purchasing, rebates, charging and more below.
Support the IGH 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