Cooperative Energy Futures is proud to announce the launch of the Sustainable Homes Program

The program includes: 

  • a detailed home energy assessment;

  • analysis of your past 12+ months of utility usage; and

  • a review of your income information to determine what rebates/incentives you may be eligible for.

Using this information, we recommend home upgrades that will increase your energy efficiency, reduce your gas use, and save you money on your utility bills! These recommendations may include efficient heating and cooling equipment (including Air Source Heat Pumps), Insulation/Air Sealing, and efficient water heaters. CEF then provides pre-vetted contractors to complete this work, and manages the upgrade process from start to finish. 

CEF will leverage city and utility rebates to reduce or eliminate your upfront costs. CEF will generally cover most or all of the upfront cost, apply rebates to that total, and assess a monthly service charge that is less than your expected energy savings to cover remaining costs. Some upgrade offers may require an upfront co-pay, but we strive to make that as low as possible. All upgrade and program costs, rebates, expected savings, any required co-pay, and monthly service charges will be identified in your upgrade offer and reviewed with you before you decide to proceed.


 CEF is actively looking for participants in the Sustainable Homes program!

Questions? Feel free to reach out to SustainableHomes@CooperativeEnergyFutures.com

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible, you must

  • Live in Minneapolis

  • Own a single-family home

  • Have lived in your home for at least 12 months

  • Be willing to provide historic and ongoing utility bill data so we can best serve you

Homeowners who live in the Minneapolis Green Zones or who are at or below 80% Area Median Income qualify for the greatest incentives, but the program is open to all Minneapolis residents who own a single-family home.

How to Enroll

Please fill out this Enrollment Form to schedule your Home Energy Assessment, the first step toward program participation. We look forward to working with you!

Key Partnerships

Program Development Partners

  • City of Minneapolis

  • EEtility

  • Inclusive Prosperity Capital

  • Slipstream

  • University of Minnesota Center for Science, Technology, and Environmental Policy (CSTEP)

Community Engagement Partners

  • Unidos-MN

  • Community Power

Funding Partners

  • City of Minneapolis

  • Center for Community Investment

  • Department of Energy - Buildings Upgrade Prize