Category Archives: Energy Efficiency

Minnesota Appliance Rebate Web Site Down

This just came through my email... is it down due to a problem with the vendors web site or due to unprecedented demand?  Only time will tell...Office of Energy Security, Minnesota Department of Commerce ENERGY STIMULUS UPDATE Monday, March 1, 2010 Rebate Web Site Unavailable   We are aware that Appliance Rebate website is currently unavailable.We are working with the ...

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Minnesota Appliance Rebate Program Details Released – Up To $200 Back!

The Minnesota Department of Commerce's Office of Energy Security (what a mouthful) has just released more information on their energy star appliance rebate program.On March 1 @ 8am the website and a phone number will launch with a rebate reservation system - residents will have to pre-register for the rebate and receive a specific reservation ...

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Minnesota to Offer Rebates up to $200 for New Appliances!

This is the latest information available (as of 1/4/2010) from the State of Minnesota's "Office of Energy Security" web site.  With an expected program start date of March 1, 2010 and money available for only approximately 25,000 homeowners, it will be important to keep a close eye on this!---------Trade-in & Save ...

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Water Conservation – Cities Thinking Backwards?

The Star Tribune had an article today discussing how the Metropolitan Council is pushing all cities to encourage water conservation.  The paper profiles Minnetonka and their efforts to curb usage by dramatically increasing water rates for excessive usage.  While an "overconsumption tax" will certainly help curb usage, there are many other ways to ...

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Efficiency Furniture in a Box

Imagine taking a whole bedroom set with you in a box!

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