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Xcel Solar*Rewards (Minnesota)

$0.07–$0.08 per kWh production-based + REC

Xcel Energy Minnesota Solar*Rewards pays Minnesota residential solar customers a per-kWh production payment plus REC value. The program structure is similar to the Colorado version. Minnesota Solar*Rewards plus federal 25D plus net metering delivers reasonable solar economics despite Minnesota's northern latitude and modest insolation. Minnesota also has a property tax exclusion on solar-added home value.

Eligibility

Who qualifies?

Xcel Energy MN residential customers.

How to apply for Xcel Solar*Rewards MN

  1. Choose Xcel-approved installer

    Most MN solar installers participate.

  2. Reserve in current Block

    Block step-down typical.

  3. Install and earn

    Monthly performance payment.

Stacking with other programs

Stacks with federal 25D, MN net metering, and property tax exclusion.

Frequently asked questions

Worth it in Minnesota? +
Production lower than southern states but Solar*Rewards + federal 30% + net metering still delivers 9–12 year payback.

Official program page: https://mn.my.xcelenergy.com/s/renewable/solar-rewards

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