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Minnesota: federal home energy rebates, LIHEAP and weatherization status
Status of the federal home energy rebates (HOMES, HEEHR), LIHEAP heating assistance and weatherization in Minnesota, with official links and a last-verified date on each. Only programs we have checked are listed; other programs may exist.
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Federal home energy programs in Minnesota: status and dates
Save Energy Minnesota (HOMES and HEAR)
federal rebate (state-run)
Status: not launched; waiting for DOE approval
Dates: No launch date
MN Commerce update (10/12/2026): not launched, waiting for formal DOE approval, no estimated launch date. Timeline on the page: May 2026 DOE issued new guidance; Aug 2026 Commerce submitted a revised application. HEAR rebates cannot be retroactive, so do not buy eligible equipment expecting a rebate before launch. Allocated: HOMES $74.3M and HEAR $74.0M (2024 state presentation).
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Last verified: Oct 17, 2026 (ET) · method: page fetched
Energy Assistance Program (EAP, LIHEAP)
LIHEAP
Status: open
Dates: Applications due by May 31, 2027
MN Commerce's 2026-27 EAP helps eligible households pay heating and electricity costs. Apply online through Commerce or with the combined Minnesota Energy Programs application at a local service provider.
Official source
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026 (ET) · method: page fetched
Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)
weatherization
Status: ongoing (same application as EAP)
The combined Minnesota Energy Programs application also covers WAP (free energy-saving upgrades for income-eligible homeowners and renters, per MN Commerce's 2026 guide). WAP income limits can exceed EAP limits; exact limits not confirmed here.
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Last verified: Oct 17, 2026 (ET) · method: page fetched
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