Energy Savings - Energy CENTS Coalition
Provides energy audits and energy savings measures (e.g. insulation and HVAC) and energy efficient refrigerators, freezers, window / wall air conditioners, LED light bulbs and dehumidifiers to income-eligible, high energy usage households who have an Xcel account in their name. Also available to property owners of 1 - 4 unit buildings in Xcel Energy service areas. Landlords receive a free energy audit and a 20% discount for replacing older furnaces, boilers, and water heaters (80% area median income or below).
Categories
Last assured
07/24/2025
Physical Address
823 East 7th Street, Saint Paul, MN 55106
Hours
8 am - 4 pm Monday - Thursday; 8 am - 12 noon Friday
Voice
Voice
Fax
(651)774-0445
Website
https://www.energycents.org
Application process
Call for application; visit website; walk in
Required documents
Application/registration form; proof of household income
Eligibility
- Residents of Dakota County cities: South Saint Paul and West Saint Paul - Rental property owners of 1-4 unit buildings with low-income tenants in the east metro areas - Residents of Ramsey and Washington counties - Must be an Xcel Energy customer and a homeowner with an Xcel account number in South St. Paul or West St. Paul, or Ramsey and Washington counties; with an income 80% or less of Area Median Income. Landlords must agree to participate and to pay 20% of all HVAC costs
Languages
Spanish
Service area
Anoka, MN
South Saint Paul, MN
West Saint Paul, MN
Ramsey County, MN
Washington County, MN
Agency info
Energy CENTS Coalition
Promotes affordable utility service for low and fixed income people, to ensure the basic necessity of energy to all citizens, and to encourage the participation of low and fixed income citizens in energy issues and energy related decision-making.