MN ENERGY GUIDE
Home Energy Independence Plan for Minnesota
Minnesota faces blizzard and severe storm risks. Cold winters increase the importance of having backup power for heating systems.
Minnesota Grid Reliability
Reliability
6/10
Low Risk
EIA SAIDI/SAIFI 2023
Outages / Year
0.6
per customer
EIA SAIFI 2023
Avg. Duration
5
hours
EIA SAIDI 2023
Electricity Rate
15.4¢
per kWh
EIA 2026-02
Primary Outage Risks in Minnesota
Blizzards
Ice storms
Severe thunderstorms
Tornadoes
Minnesota Energy Sources
Natural Gas40%
Coal20%
Nuclear18%
Renewables22%
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration
Minnesota Incentives & Rebates
Minnesota offers the Solar*Rewards program through Xcel Energy. Property tax exemption for solar. Net metering available (Community Solar Garden option also available). Note: The federal 30% residential solar tax credit expired December 31, 2025 for customer-owned systems. Solar leases and PPAs may still offer indirect savings from the commercial tax credit. Check with a tax advisor for current eligibility. Source: DSIRE.
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