The Business Energy Efficiency Grant is for Minnesota businesses looking to upgrade to energy efficiency equipment. For LED lighting projects, the grant matches 50% of the utility rebate. For other upgrades, like HVAC or kitchen equipment, the grant matches 300% of the utility rebate. For businesses in the environmental justice area higher matches are offered. Learn more and apply here. 

• Project must qualify for a utility rebate
• Must apply before project begins
   

For businesses located in Minneapolis, this program will cover between 20-40% of energy efficiency project total costs up to a certain amount. Learn more here. You can apply through Energy Smart at any time.

• In Minneapolis
• Must apply before project begins
• Project must qualify for an Xcel or CenterPoint rebate
   

Invest in energy efficiency projects with no upfront costs using MinnPACE. MinnPACE will pay 100% of the upfront project cost. Payments are then rolled into the building owner's property taxes. Learn more here.

• Cash positive for business owners
• Energy savings exceed the payment obligation
• County or town must have a Joint Powers Agreement with MinnPACE
   

Run by the St. Paul Port Authority, this loan program uses federal stimulus money to provide up to 100% of the project financing. The payment schedule is set up so that the monthly energy savings exceeds the payment obligation. Learn more here. 

• Cash positive for business owners
• Energy savings exceed the payment obligation

This loan program is for businesses making energy efficiency improvements. The loan amount can be up to $100,000 with 5- or 10-year terms are available. Learn more here.

• For all businesses and nonprofits in Minnesota
• Loan amounts up to $100,000
• Loan terms up to 10 years