City of Minneapolis low-cost energy efficiency programs
Cover 90% of the cost for energy-efficient upgrades and property improvements through our programs!
The City of Minneapolis Green Cost Share (GCS) program and CenterPoint Energy are partnering with Frontier Energy to provide low-cost energy-efficiency upgrades to 1–4-unit rental properties. Property owners only need to fill out one application with Frontier to receive both City and CenterPoint funding.
The City of Minneapolis Green Cost Share program overview
- The Green Cost Share program offers property owners incentives to complete energy-saving projects.
- The City will cover 40% of the cost up to $40,000 for low-income and affordable housing rental properties through its partnership with Frontier Energy.
Low-Income Rental Efficiency program overview
- The Low-Income Rental Efficiency (LIRE) program is funded by CenterPoint and administered by Frontier Energy.
- The program is open to 1–4-unit income-qualified rental properties owners.
- CenterPoint will cover at least 50% of the cost of eligible natural gas-saving projects including:
- Furnaces
- Boilers
- Ducted air source heat pumps
- Water heaters
- Insulation
- Air-sealing
Eligible property owners should apply through CenterPoint’s program website to receive both City and utility funding.
For more information contact: LIRE@frontierenergy.com
 
Property owners or residents will need to submit one of the following documents to establish eligibility:
- W-2s or three months of pay stubs
- Energy Assistance Program (EAP) participation letter
- Supplemental Nutrition Program (SNAP) notice of decision
- Women, Infants, and Children Program (WIC) participation summary
- Medical assistance award letter
- Section 8 award letter
- Other income-qualified programs (e.g. 4d Affordable Housing Incentive)
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