Home Energy Rebates Program: Public Engagement Opportunities

The Minnesota Department of Commerce will be holding six public forums to provide opportunities for the public and interested stakeholders to inform the design of Minnesota’s Home Energy Rebate programs, funded through the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. These programs will help households make energy improvements, like upgrading appliances to efficient electric models, adding insulation, and modernizing home wiring systems to support home electrification.

The forums aim to gather local perspectives, insights, and priorities from those who will benefit from the program, ensuring inclusivity and reaching populations often underrepresented in decision-making processes. The forums will include an informative presentation on the program, opportunities for the public to ask questions, and breakout conversations. Project team members will be available for one-on-one and group discussions.

Forums are free to attend and will be held at:

Minneapolis – July 17, 2024
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Urban League Twin Cities
2100 Plymouth Ave N, Minneapolis MN 55411

St Cloud – July 18, 2024
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
St. Cloud State University Atwood Memorial Center
651 1st Ave S, St Cloud, MN 56301

Fergus Falls – July 23, 2024
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Fergus Falls Public Library, Community Room 205
E Hampden Ave, Fergus Falls, MN 56537

Bemidji – July 24, 2024
6 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Bemidji State University – Hobson Memorial Union, Beaux Arts Ballroom
Birchmont Dr NE, Bemidji, MN 56601

Duluth – July 25, 2024
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kirby Student Union, Griggs Center, Room 202
1120 Kirby Drive, Duluth, MN 55812

Mankato – August 13, 2024
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Mayo Clinic Health System, Event Center
1 Civic Center Plaza, Mankato, MN 56001

Advance registration to these events is encouraged, but not required.