Energy evaluation
Evaluation process
Find out if your building is eligible
We maintain a list of buildings that are eligible for an energy evaluation.
Choose one of four ways to comply
Performance
Earn an ENERGY STAR score in the top 75% of scores in the city, which includes:
- Properties with scores of 75 and higher
- If no score is available, achieve an Energy Use Intensity (EUI) rating in the bottom 75% of those in the city
Certification
Achieve a qualifying green building certification within past three years. These include ENERGY STAR, LEED Gold or Platinum, Minnesota B3 and others upon review.
Progress
Achieve a 20% or greater reduction in weather-normalized energy use intensity:
- Over five years
- With an initial baseline year of 2020
Evaluation
Provide proof of an energy evaluation within the past five years.
The evaluation must either:
- Meet American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) Level 1 standards definition
- Be an accepted tune-up or recommissioning as established by the Minneapolis Health Commissioner or their designee
Submit report
After you get an energy evaluation, you must submit the evaluation report.
Green Cost Share program
We encourage you to apply for the Green Cost Share program, which:
- Provides matching funds from the City (25% match, up to $50,000)
- Funds energy efficiency and renewable energy projects in your building
- Gives priority to buildings that participate in the Energy Benchmarking program
Related links
City grants
Minneapolis Green Cost Share Program
- When you're done benchmarking your building, we encourage you to apply for our Green Cost Share Program.
- The Green Cost Sharing Program offers funds to all buildings that want to improve energy efficiency or install renewal energy.
- We give priority to buildings participating in the Energy Benchmarking program. Funds are limited.
Utility programs
Xcel Energy
Xcel Energy offers rebates for qualifying electricity-saving projects such as lighting retrofits and electric equipment upgrades. See Xcel Energy programs
CenterPoint Energy
CenterPoint Energy offers rebates for qualifying natural gas-saving projects such as heating and hot water equipment upgrades. See CenterPoint Energy rebate programs
CenterPoint Energy also reimburses customers for the cost of the ENERGY STAR application verification up to a maximum of $1,500 per building.
Contact us
Energy Benchmarking
Minneapolis Health Department
Phone
Address
Public Service Building
505 Fourth Ave. S., Room 520
Minneapolis, MN 55415
Minneapolis Health Department
Phone
Address
Public Service Building
505 Fourth Ave. S., Room 520
Minneapolis, MN 55415