Submit Online Rebate

CenterPoint Energy offers a rebate for residential air sealing and insulation upgrades.

​Measure
​Rebate
​Attic air sealing only
​$750
​Attic air sealing + qualifying attic insulation
​$1,300
​Attic insulation only
​No rebate available
​Qualifying wall insulation
 $1,500 
​Rim Joist insulation*
​$200 only as an add-on with one of the rebates above. 

*Not available as stand-alone rebate.

To participate, contractors must be a Rebate Eligible Installer.

  • Contact Crystal Manik at CenterPoint Energy by calling 612-321-4849 to get started.
  • Installer Crew Leaders must have active ALLI (Air Leakage Control Installer), Envelop Professional, or Building Analyst Professional certification from the Building Performance Institute - this is a rebate program pre-requisite.​

Rebate Amount

For attic air sealing, the rebate will equal $750.  For attic air sealing and qualifying attic insulation, the rebate will equal $1,300. No rebate will be issued for attic upgrade projects that do not include sealing of all accessible attic air leaks.

For qualifying wall insulation, the rebate will equal $1,500. No rebate will be issued for attic-insulation-only upgrade projects.

For qualifying rim joist insulation, the rebate will equal $200.

No rebate will be issued for attic-insulation-only upgrade projects.

No rebate will be issued for rim-joist-insulation-only upgrade projects.

How the Program Works

  1. Review the Terms & Conditions.
  2. Complete the online rebate application.
    Note: Customers will receive their rebate faster if you submit the rebate through the dealer-only rebate processing system. If you are not able to access the online rebate processing system, you may request a PDF application here.
    Submit Online Rebate
  3. Note: You’ll need to attach an electronic copy of the dated sales invoice to your online application.
  4. We'll mail a rebate check to your customer within eight weeks of receiving the completed rebate application.

Note: This rebate offer is only available to Minnesota residential homes served with natural gas from CenterPoint Energy. Rebates will be processed in the order that they were received and are paid on a first-come, first-served basis.

Rebate Requirements:

Qualifying Attic Weatherization Projects

  • Must include air sealing of all accessible attic air leaks including attic access panel, plumbing and electric bypasses, wall top plates, recessed light fixtures, and other attic penetrations. No rebate will be issued for attic upgrade projects that do not include sealing of all accessible attic air leaks.
  • May also include attic insulation improved from a pre-existing R-value of R-30 or lower to a post R-value of R-49 or higher. No rebate will be issued for attic-insulation-only upgrade projects.

Qualifying Wall Insulation Projects

  • May only be performed in homes with substantial areas of inadequately insulated (R-5 or lower pre-existing) exterior wall space in heated/conditioned areas.
  • Must include wall insulation improved from a pre-existing R-value of R-5 or lower to a post R-value of R-11 or higher through all areas of inadequately insulated exterior wall space.
  • Attic knee walls are excluded from this portion of the rebate program. 
  • Rebate excludes upgrades to new construction, garages, 3-season rooms, basements, rim joists, crawl spaces, sheds, and workshops. All upgrade measures must be installed to manufacturer's specifications and must meet all federal, state, and local code requirements.

Qualifying Rim Joist Insulation Projects

  • Must be completed in combination with either a Qualifying Attic Weatherization Project or a Qualifying Wall Insulation Project (rebate not available on a standalone basis).
  • Must improve at least 50% of the total rim joist area.
  • Must improve rim joist insulation from R-0 to at least R-11.