Do I Qualify
- Use a participating contractor for heat-pump installation.
- Air-source rebates cannot exceed 75% of project cost. Ground-source rebates cannot exceed 50%.
- The current chart allows ground-source systems connected to existing non-electric heating for installations on or after April 1, 2026.
How Much Comes Off
| Equipment | Requirement | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ducted air-source heat pump | Must meet 2023 ENERGY STAR specifications | $400 per system |
| Ductless air-source heat pump | Must meet 2023 ENERGY STAR specifications | $400 per system |
| Ducted cold-climate heat pump | Efficient operation down to at least 5°F; confirm eligible equipment with a participating contractor | $1,000 per system |
| Ductless cold-climate heat pump | Efficient operation down to at least 5°F; confirm eligible equipment with a participating contractor | $1,000 per system |
| Ground-source heat pump | ENERGY STAR; open/closed and new/replacement systems | $800 per ton |
| Ground-source heat pump | ENERGY STAR; MNGHPA Master Installer | $1,000 per ton |
| Low-voltage smart thermostat | Remote control; must control an electric heat source; limit one per household | $50 per thermostat |
| Line-voltage smart thermostat | Remote control; electric heat only | $50 per thermostat |
| Ductless heat-pump thermostat/adapter | Remote control for a ductless heat pump | $50 per thermostat/adapter |
Who Files It
The contractor files heat-pump rebates. The customer or contractor can file thermostat rebates.
The money is paid to the homeowner.
The Steps to Apply
- Confirm eligibility with a participating contractor.
- Have the contractor submit heat-pump paperwork within 30 days of installation. Program page.
- For a thermostat purchased separately, submit the receipt using its rebate page.
Read on October 22, 2026 from the Minnesota Power page. A change to this program is a dated line in the changelog.