Summer of Savings!

Week 4: Chill Out and Save: Rebate-Friendly Tips for a Comfortable Home

Air Conditioner

With our AC10 savings program, receive a 10% discount on all energy usage billed to your main meter on statements dated June – September each year. In return, members allow MVEC to cycle their air conditioner on and off every 15 minutes only on days when there is a high peak demand on the system.

A/C Tune-Up rebates

WI-FI Thermostat Program

Remotely change heating and cooling settings from your computer or smart device and see your real-time energy consumption!

Cooling and heating costs can make up more than half of your energy bill. Programmable thermostats can reduce energy consumption for cooling and heating by as much as 15 percent a year, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. It helps reduce the amount of time your air conditioner or furnace is operating – meaning fewer maintenance costs in the long run.

MVEC Program

Mini Split Heat Pump

This ductless alternative to an air conditioner is installed near the ceiling of your room. Qualifies as a central system, and there are rebates for Energy Star models.

From Cold Air to Warm Homes: How Air Source Heat Pumps Work

A heat pump doesn’t sound like a likely candidate to cool a home. But with an air source heat pump (ASHP), you get air conditioning, plus a cost-effective supplemental heat source for the spring and fall. When combined with an Energy Wise program, an ASHP can easily deliver $2-$3 worth of cooling or heating for every dollar spent to operate. Enjoy cooling and heating with this economical product. Rebate is filled out by your QI-certified HVAC contractor. Learn more

Cooling Options

Week 3's question was: Which of the following best describes the purpose of My EnergyXpert?

Answer: An online audit tool to assess home energy usage

WEEK 3 Winner

Christian Fenstermacher of

Prior Lake!

Win weekly prizes by participating in weekly trivia. Each week winners will be drawn randomly from those who respond. Even if you don't win immediately, each participation earns you additional entries for our grand prizes, including a mini convection stove, a garage heater, and a Wi-Fi Thermostat.