What the state lists and where each one stands
We could read the main page only. The state's own pages for each program sit behind a bot check, and we did not try to get around it. So three of these four are marked Confirm status.
Home Efficiency Rebates (HOMES) and Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (HEAR)
HOMES pays for whole-home energy savings, and the amount depends on savings and income. HEAR gives instant rebates to income-qualified households. The state says neither has launched and it is waiting on approval from the U.S. Department of Energy.
Residential Heat Pump Rebate Program
A state rebate for buying and installing a heat pump for heating and cooling. Heat pump dryers and water heaters are excluded. We could not read the program page.
Residential Electrical Panel Upgrade
Financial help for owners of single-family homes and multifamily buildings to upgrade an electric panel. We read only a one-line description.
Until the state opens these, the money you can count on comes from your utility. Our Minnesota hub lists the open ones.
Why we do not count this money
The main page carries a notice dated June 12, 2026. It says the program has not launched and that the federal Department of Energy recently changed program rules in ways that affect how the rebates will work in Minnesota. The state says it will update its documents when it has more guidance. We checked the page on October 6, 2026 and the notice was still there. A rebate with no launch date and rules that are still changing is not something to plan a budget around.
That is why our calculator does not add HOMES or HEAR to your total. It also is why we avoid headline numbers such as "up to $8,000." That figure belongs to a program no household can use yet.
Who the state programs are for
The page says eligibility and amounts depend on total household income. It points to two limits, 80 percent and 150 percent of the median income for your county, and links a 2026 lookup table. Many Minnesota households are above those limits and would not qualify even after launch. If you are below them, add your name to the state's consumer email list so you hear about the launch.
While you wait, free help does exist. The state weatherization program and utility programs for lower-income customers help with insulation and furnace work. We did not read those pages for this guide, so we do not list amounts.
What to do about a heat pump in the meantime
Do not wait for the state to open if your heating system is failing. A heat pump bought this year can earn utility rebates today, such as the ones from Xcel Energy, CenterPoint Energy, Minnesota Power and Rochester Public Utilities. Ask whether a state rebate would stack when it opens. Some federal rebate programs let you claim later for work done earlier, and some do not, so ask the state before you assume.
How we will treat it when it opens
When the state posts a launch date and amounts, we will read the program pages in our own browser, copy each amount into our facts file with its date and link, and change its status from Paused to Open. We will not rely on news stories or partner sites for the amounts. If the state's page cannot be read, we will say so.
What to do now
- Check the Save Energy Minnesota page for the latest update notice before you plan around any state rebate.
- Sign up for the Department of Commerce consumer announcements if you may qualify by income.
- Look at the utility programs on this site that are open today.
- Do not sign a contract that counts on a state rebate that has no launch date.
Our pages for Save Energy Minnesota customers
- Minneapolis: Has a city rebate program that is open now.
- Rochester: Has utility rebates that are open now.
- Duluth: Has utility rebates that are open now.
Guides
Common questions
Is Minnesota's federal home rebate program open?
No. The state's page says Save Energy Minnesota has not launched and has no estimated launch date.
How much will the HOMES rebate pay?
The state says $2,000 to $8,000 or more per home, depending on energy savings and household income. It has not launched.
Does Minnesota have a state heat pump rebate?
The state lists a Residential Heat Pump Rebate Program. We could not read its page, so we cannot give an amount or say whether it is open.
Do federal tax credits still apply?
We do not list federal tax credits because we could not confirm that any are open for 2026 installs. Ask a tax professional.
By Sam Menard. Sources, last read October 6, 2026: Save Energy Minnesota (Department of Commerce), Minnesota Residential Heat Pump Rebate Program, Minnesota Home Efficiency Rebate Program (HOMES), Minnesota Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (HEAR). All rebate programs →