Introduction

Notes on planning for a cost-effective, energy efficient home.

2020 MN Codes

• Energy

St. Louis County Information

• Contact List

• Permiting

MN GreenStar

https://www.greenhomeguide.com/pro/company/minnesota-greenstar

The GreenStar program focuses on:

• Energy efficiency

• Water conservation

• Indoor air quality

• Material selection

• Waste reduction

• Transport

• Innovation

According to a study by the National Association of Home Builders, homes that are built to GreenStar standards can be up to 20% more energy-efficient than traditional homes, resulting in significant savings on monthly energy bills. Additionally, a survey by the Earth Advantage Institute found that homes with GreenStar certifications sold for an average of 8% more than comparable homes without certifications.

• 2009 MINNESOTA GREENSTAR PROGRAM AND NATIONAL GREEN BUILDING STANDARD COMPARISON REPORT

Lake Country Power 2023 Rebates

$25 rebate for Energy Star clothes dryer

$25 rebate for Energy Star clothes dryer

Up to $50 for battery powered yard tools (lawn mower, snowblower, chainsaw, leaf blower or trimmer/weed whip)

Residential Lighting

• $2 per Energy Star rated LED, limit 10 per member, per year. (receipt copy and packaging showing Energy Star logo/quantity of bulbs required)**

• $1 per Energy Star holiday LED light strings**

• $30 per installed LED yard light** (not installed by LCP)

**Rebate not to exceed 50% of the cost of the bulb.

Water Heating (Off-Peak or 8-Hour Interruptible)

• $600 rebate for installing, converting from fossil fuel, or upgrading/replacing existing to Rheem Marathon® off-peak water heater (must have .90 energy factor or greater; 100-gallon capacity)

• $500 rebate for heat pump water heater, Energy Star rated

• $200 rebate for installing 8-hour interruptible water heating (50+ gallons)