Energy Improvements

Home Energy Squad Van

Help reduce our community's energy use and save money on your utility bills.

Schedule a Visit

Schedule your visit on the Home Energy Squad Hopkins webpage or by calling 651-328-6220 or emailing emailing Home Energy Squad scheduling. 

Si habla español por favor contacte a Gerardo Roca por correo electrónico groca@mncee.org o llamando al 612-455-7872.

Haddii aad ku hadasho af-Soomaali, fadlan la xiriir Nasir Haji iimayl ahaan nhaji@mncee.org ama kasoo wacaya 612-361-5509.

The Home Energy Squad

Keeping your home comfortable year round can be costly if your house has insufficient insulation and weatherproofing. A comprehensive visit from the Home Energy Squad can start saving you money right away.

The City of Hopkins partners with the Home Energy Squad (a program of the MN Center for Energy and the Environment) to provide these visits at a reduced cost for Hopkins residents.

How it Works

There are two types of visits: Energy Saver and Energy Planner. Visits take two to three hours. 

Energy Saver Visit ($35 – price reduced from $70)

Intended for newer houses built in 2000 and later, mobile homes, condos and renters. Visit includes: 

  • Install energy saving materials such as: LED lightbulbs, door and attic hatch weather stripping, programmable or smart thermostat, and high efficiency water fixtures. 
  • Assess and adjust water heater temperature.
  • Determine next steps.

Energy Planner Visit ($50 – price reduced from $100)

Recommended for homes built before 2000. Visit includes: 

  • Install energy saving materials such as LED lightbulbs, door and attic hatch weather stripping, programmable or smart thermostat and high efficient water fixtures
  • Assess and adjust water heater temperature
  • Perform a blower door test to measure your home for air leaks
  • Complete an insulation inspection of your attic and walls using an infrared camera when weather allows it
  • Perform a safety test on your home's heating system and water heater
  • Determine next steps.

Available Funding

Free visits are available to those with income-qualified households (<50% Area Median Income) throughout the year. Those who earn 50-80% Area Median Income are eligible to apply for the Hopkins Climate Solutions Fund to cover the visit cost. 

Energy Advisors

If your home has an opportunity for significant savings through larger home improvement projects such as additional insulation, attic air sealing, or replacing old heating equipment, the energy advisors make these larger steps easy by connecting you with a vetted list of qualified contractors, specialized financing and utility rebates.

Have questions after your visit? Contact the energy advisors at 612-244-2484 or energyadvisor@mncee.org.


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More Information

For more information, visit the Home Energy Squad website. Visits are provided by CenterPoint Energy and Xcel Energy, in partnership with the Center for Energy and Environment and the City of Hopkins.