MinnesotaRebate Program
East Central Energy - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program
You getAppliances New Refrigerator — $75 (requires purchase of new unit and recycling of existing unit) New Freezer — $75 (requires purchase of new unit and recycling of existing unit) Refrigerator/Freezer Recycling only — $50 Dehumidifier (ENERGY STAR) — $25 Electric Clothes Dryer (ENERGY STAR) — $25 Wi-Fi Smart Thermostat — $25 Water Heating Heat Pump Water Heater (ENERGY STAR, 50–80 gal) — $500 Heating & Cooling Air Source Heat Pump (central ducted) — $750 (≥14.3 SEER2 & ≥7.5 HSPF2) or $1,000 (2025 CEE Tier 1); +$40/ton bonus for Qualified Installation Ductless Mini-Split Heat Pump — $200 (≤1 ton) or $500 (>1 ton) A/C Tune-Up — $25 Ground Source (Geothermal) Heat Pump — $400/ton Electric Vehicles Level 2 EV Charger — $400 (must be on off-peak program) Miscellaneous / Special Promotions Variable-Speed Pool Pump (ENERGY STAR) — $200 Pool Air Source Heat Pump (AHRI 1160, min COP 5.0) — $400 Free CFL recycling or $0.50 off other fluorescent lamps (limit 10)
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Quick facts
- Incentive type
- Rebate Program
- Amount
- Appliances New Refrigerator — $75 (requires purchase of new unit and recycling of existing unit) New Freezer — $75 (requires purchase of new unit and recycling of existing unit) Refrigerator/Freezer Recycling only — $50 Dehumidifier (ENERGY STAR) — $25 Electric Clothes Dryer (ENERGY STAR) — $25 Wi-Fi Smart Thermostat — $25 Water Heating Heat Pump Water Heater (ENERGY STAR, 50–80 gal) — $500 Heating & Cooling Air Source Heat Pump (central ducted) — $750 (≥14.3 SEER2 & ≥7.5 HSPF2) or $1,000 (2025 CEE Tier 1); +$40/ton bonus for Qualified Installation Ductless Mini-Split Heat Pump — $200 (≤1 ton) or $500 (>1 ton) A/C Tune-Up — $25 Ground Source (Geothermal) Heat Pump — $400/ton Electric Vehicles Level 2 EV Charger — $400 (must be on off-peak program) Miscellaneous / Special Promotions Variable-Speed Pool Pump (ENERGY STAR) — $200 Pool Air Source Heat Pump (AHRI 1160, min COP 5.0) — $400 Free CFL recycling or $0.50 off other fluorescent lamps (limit 10)
- Administrator
- East Central Energy
- Applies to
- Utility, Residential
- Technologies
- Refrigerators/Freezers, Dehumidifiers, Electric Clothes Dryer, Programmable Thermostats, Heat Pump Water Heater, Dual Fuel Air-Source Heat Pump, Ductless Mini-Split Heat Pump, Air conditioners, Geothermal Heat Pumps, Level-2 Electric Vehicle Service Equipment, Pool Pumps
Dates
- Source last updated
- November 11, 2025
About this incentive
East Central Energy (ECE) provides rebates for residential customers to purchase energy efficient equipment. Rebates are offered for recycled refrigerators/freezers, central air conditioning units, air source heat pumps, HVAC system tune-ups, geothermal heat pumps, and Wi-Fi enabled thermostats. In order to be eligible for heat pump and air conditioning rebates, installations must be completed by a certified HVAC contractor registered with ECE.
Data updated . Always confirm details on the official program website before applying. Programs change frequently.