⚠️ Verify current program details with your specific utility before purchasing. Rebate amounts and qualifying lists change.

Minnesota homeowners can access smart thermostat rebates through multiple utilities, and in some cases stack electric and gas rebates from different providers. Xcel Energy serves the Twin Cities metro and much of greater Minnesota for electric service. CenterPoint Energy distributes natural gas to the same region. If you’re a customer of both, you may qualify for rebates from each.

Xcel Energy (Minnesota)

Xcel Energy’s Minnesota residential efficiency programs include smart thermostat rebates for qualifying ENERGY STAR models.

Rebate amount: $75–100 per qualifying thermostat
How to apply: Submit through Xcel’s online rebate center after purchase with your itemized receipt

Xcel’s Minnesota demand-response programs (AC cycling / peak rewards) may also be available. Check the Xcel website for the current season’s programs or see the dedicated Xcel page: Xcel Energy Smart Thermostat Rebate & Rewards.

CenterPoint Energy (Minnesota)

CenterPoint Energy distributes natural gas to much of the Twin Cities metro and greater Minnesota. Their Home Energy Squad and rebate programs include smart thermostats in qualifying years.

Rebate amount: $50–75 for ENERGY STAR certified models
How to apply: Submit through CenterPoint’s rebate center at centerpointenergy.com
Note: CenterPoint distributes gas only; your electric service is likely through Xcel. Submit rebate claims to each utility separately based on the service type they provide you.

Minnesota Power & Other Utilities

Minnesota Power (Duluth area, Iron Range, northeastern Minnesota): Runs conservation rebate programs that include smart thermostats as an eligible measure.

Great Plains Energy (Otter Tail Power): Serves west-central Minnesota. Check otterpowerrebates.com for current thermostat rebates.

Municipal utilities: Many Minnesota municipal utilities (Rochester Public Utilities, etc.) administer their own energy efficiency programs; check with your specific utility.

Qualifying Models in Minnesota

Minnesota-eligible thermostats: ecobee Enhanced/Premium, Google Nest, Honeywell T9/Sensi, Amazon Smart Thermostat (utility, rebate amount, how to apply)

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Xcel Energy Minnesota offer smart thermostat rebates?
Yes, $75–100 for ENERGY STAR certified models. Apply through Xcel’s rebate center at xcelenergy.com. Minnesota and Colorado customers use the same portal.

Does CenterPoint Energy rebate smart thermostats?
Yes, $50–75 for qualifying ENERGY STAR models. Check current availability and the qualifying list at centerpointenergy.com before purchasing.

Can I claim rebates from both Xcel (electric) and CenterPoint (gas) in Minnesota?
Potentially. If both utilities offer thermostat rebates and you’re a customer of both, check whether each program allows a rebate from the same thermostat purchase. Some programs are fuel-type specific; others are independent. Confirm with each utility.

Do Minnesota smart thermostat rebates require ENERGY STAR?
Yes for virtually all utility programs. The major qualifying models (ecobee, Nest, Honeywell T9/Sensi, Amazon Smart Thermostat) all carry ENERGY STAR certification.

What if I’m not an Xcel or CenterPoint customer?
Find your utility on your electric or gas bill and search “[utility name] smart thermostat rebate.” Minnesota’s Conservation Improvement Program requires all regulated utilities to offer efficiency programs, so most will have some thermostat incentive.