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Minnesota HVAC Rebate Database
A plain-spoken, source-linked record of the heating and cooling incentives Minnesota homeowners can actually use — which programs are active, which have expired, and where to confirm the current amount. We publish a dollar figure only when we can verify it from the official source; everything else links you straight to the provider.
Important 2026 update: the federal HVAC tax credit has expired
The federal Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit (25C) — which offered up to $2,000 toward a qualifying heat pump — was ended early by 2025 legislation and is no longer available for equipment placed in service after December 31, 2025. If you installed qualifying equipment on or before that date, you may still claim it on your 2025 federal return; a tax professional can confirm. For 2026 projects, focus on the Minnesota utility rebates below and watch for the pending state program.
Last verified
July 2026
When to re-check
Utility rebate amounts and eligibility change at least once a year — and sometimes mid-year. Always confirm the current figure on the provider's official page (linked with each program) before you purchase, and re-check within the same program year in which you install.
Verification methodology
Each program is listed only when its existence is documented by the official provider. A dollar amount appears only when we can confirm it directly from the provider's official rebate page or the IRS. When a primary source can't be accessed to confirm a current figure, the amount is marked "verify at source" with a direct link, rather than reproduced from second-hand estimates. Expired programs are kept for historical context and clearly labeled. We never estimate, extrapolate, or carry a prior year's amount forward.
Programs & incentives
7 programs tracked. A “verify current amount” link means the program is offered but we have not confirmed the exact figure from the primary source in this review — always check the official page before you buy.
Federal (IRS)
Heat pumps, high-efficiency furnaces & AC
Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit (25C)
Not available (ended 2025-12-31)
Eligibility: Historically 30% of qualifying equipment cost, up to annual caps (up to $600 for a qualifying furnace or AC; up to $2,000 for a qualifying heat pump).
Expired for equipment placed in service after December 31, 2025 (terminated early by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, 2025). It is NOT available for 2026 installations. Equipment installed on or before December 31, 2025 may still be claimed on your 2025 federal return (IRS Form 5695) — confirm with a tax professional.
Xcel Energy
Air-source / cold-climate heat pump
Residential heat pump rebate
Eligibility: Qualifying efficiency tiers; rebate typically scales with efficiency.
Income: Income-qualified households may receive enhanced amounts.
Program is offered; current amount not verified from the primary source in this review — confirm on Xcel's official rebate page.
Xcel Energy
Central air conditioner
Residential cooling rebate
Eligibility: Qualifying SEER2 efficiency tiers.
Program is offered; current amount not verified from the primary source in this review — confirm on Xcel's official rebate page.
Xcel Energy
Smart thermostat
Smart thermostat rebate
Eligibility: Qualifying Wi-Fi / smart thermostats.
Program is offered; current amount not verified from the primary source in this review — confirm on Xcel's official rebate page.
CenterPoint Energy
High-efficiency gas furnace (95%+ AFUE)
Residential furnace rebate
Eligibility: Qualifying 95%+ AFUE gas furnaces.
Income: Income-qualified households may receive enhanced amounts.
Program is offered; current amount not verified from the primary source in this review — confirm on CenterPoint's official rebate page.
CenterPoint Energy
Dual-fuel heat pump (with gas furnace)
Dual-fuel heat pump rebate
Eligibility: Heat pump paired with a qualifying high-efficiency gas furnace.
Program is offered; current amount not verified from the primary source in this review — confirm on CenterPoint's official rebate page.
Minnesota Dept. of Commerce
Heat pumps & efficiency upgrades (income-qualified)
Home Energy Rebates (HEAR / HOMES)
Not yet available
Eligibility: Federally funded, state-administered; income-qualified households.
Income: Income-qualified; larger amounts for lower-income households.
Not yet launched in Minnesota as of last verification (July 2026); no application date announced. Do not count on this program until the state opens applications — check the Department of Commerce for the official launch.
Put this to work
Match programs to your project with the Minnesota rebate checker, read how the incentives fit together in the rebates & tax credits guide, then subtract what you qualify for from a cost estimate before you talk to contractors.