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Green Cost Share

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The City of Minneapolis created the Green Cost Share connect property owners with a variety of energy savings programs including energy efficiency upgrades and solar installation. Multifamily rental property owners can apply for:

The commercial and multifamily property owners with five units or more can apply for a City match of the total project cost make upgrades to reduce energy use. The base match is 20% up to $20,000 with a maximum match of 25% up to $75,000 for energy benchmarked buildings.

The Solar Program offers rental property owners with at least 5 properties (multifamily 3+ units) can qualify for up to $50,000 in funding to support solar installation - 20% of units must be environmental justice or affordable housing.

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Last updated: April 1, 2026

Program details

City: Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI Metro Area

Status: Active

Program geography: City

Property type: Small Multi-Family (5–19 units)

Tool category: Building Maintenance & Operating Support, Public Financing & Investment

Year initiated: 2012

Affordability: at or below 60% AMI