What are the opening hours?

Monday 8am - 5pm Tuesday 8am - 5pm Wednesday 8am - 5pm Thursday 8am - 5pm Friday 8am - 5pm

MN Energy Smart

Energy Smart is ready to help your business save energy with energy saving recommendations, utility bill analysis, rebates, and grants.

09/10/2026

Starting a new business? It’s never too early to build sustainability into your plans!

From choosing energy-efficient equipment and reducing waste to setting up recycling and composting systems, a few smart decisions early on can save you money and make sustainable practices easier to manage as your business grows.

Get your sustainability ducks in a row from day one! 🦆

Questions about how to make your business more sustainable? We can help. Reach out to the Energy Smart or Waste Wise team for free guidance and resources.

09/09/2026

Before you fire up your boiler for another heating season, check to see your utility's rebate options. If you are not sure where to start, Energy Smart can help.

08/27/2026

⚡ Want to lower your business’s energy costs? Join Energy Smart and LEDC for a free workshop! Learn how to reduce energy costs at your business and access incentives and technical assistance.

🎟️ Special event incentive: The first five eligible participants who:
• Register for the event.
• Attend the entire event; and
• Complete an energy assessment
will each receive a $100 credit toward their business's electric bill.

👉 Register for the workshop: https://ledcmn.tfaforms.net/f/InquiryForm

Limited to the first five qualifying participants. Registration, attendance, and completion of the energy assessment are required. Eligibility requirements apply. Limited to five incentives. No cash value. Sponsor reserves the right to verify eligibility.

08/14/2026

Missed our hospitality sustainability webinar? No worries—you can still watch it! 🌱

We recently shared practical ideas for restaurants, hotels and other hospitality businesses looking to save money, reduce waste and improve efficiency.

The webinar covers:
💡 Energy-efficiency projects
♻️ Waste reduction strategies
💰 Grants, rebates and financing
🏨 Practical ideas for hospitality businesses
🤝 Free resources and technical assistance

You don't have to start from scratch. Watch the recording and find a few ideas that could work for your business.

👉 Watch the webinar: https://ow.ly/KsZK50ZzB0x

08/13/2026

What’s on your 2027 capital improvement list? 👀

Planning ahead gives you time to choose high-quality, energy-efficient equipment and look for rebates or other funding that can help offset the cost.

Think about adding energy-efficient replacements to your 2027 capital budget now—before an unexpected breakdown turns a planned project into an emergency.

💡 Need help figuring out where to start? Energy Smart can help your business identify energy-efficiency opportunities and available incentives.

Plan ahead. Replace smart. Save energy.

08/10/2026

Join the Minnesota Chamber Environmental Sustainability Foundation for a free webinar to explore practical energy efficiency and waste reduction projects that can lower operating costs, improve efficiency, and enhance the guest experience.

You'll also learn about available grants, financing options, and free technical assistance to help turn ideas into action.

Register today! https://member.mnchamber.com/events/WEBINAR-Sustainability-that-pays-off-for-hospitality-businesses-1093880/details

08/06/2026

Join this upcoming webinar to learn about the latest tools, funding opportunities and resources available to support electric vehicle charging infrastructure projects. Whether you're a property owner, developer, community leader or fleet manager, you'll gain practical insights to help you navigate the next round of National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) funding.

Topics include:
⚡ EV charging development tools and resources
💰 Upcoming NEVI funding opportunities
🤝 Planning considerations and available technical assistance
📍 Next steps for successful charging infrastructure projects

Wednesday, August 12, 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Register today! 1f214c13-3f23-4baa-a95a-fbc0edc94f9b@81c0c692-d438-4e69-90f3-c0f2c88a4ec7" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/1f214c13-3f23-4baa-a95a-fbc0edc94f9b@81c0c692-d438-4e69-90f3-c0f2c88a4ec7

07/27/2026

Running a hotel or restaurant means keeping a close eye on operating costs while delivering an exceptional guest experience.

Join the Minnesota Chamber Environmental Sustainability Foundation on August 13 for a free webinar to learn practical energy efficiency and waste reduction projects that can help your hospitality business reduce costs and improve operations.

You'll learn about:
✔️ High-impact projects with strong returns on investment
✔️ Available rebates, grants, and financing opportunities
✔️ Free technical assistance to identify savings opportunities at your facility

Whether you own or lease your building, you'll leave with practical ideas you can put to work in your business.

Wednesday, August 13
Noon – 1:00 p.m.

Register today: https://member.mnchamber.com/events/WEBINAR-Sustainability-that-pays-off-for-hospitality-businesses-1093880/details

07/22/2026

A few ways to keep refrigeration running efficiently:
🧽Clean condenser coils regularly
🚪Check door gaskets for leaks
🌡️Verify temperature settings

Talk to Energy Smart to learn more about refrigeration efficiency options.

07/15/2026

Looking to improve efficiency and reduce waste at your food business?

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency's Climate Smart Food Systems grants can help fund projects that reduce pollution and strengthen operations.

Current opportunities include:
✅ Implementation Grants for capital improvement projects that cut pollution and improve efficiency
✅ Technical Assistance & Planning Grants to identify and evaluate decarbonization opportunities
✅ Natural Refrigerants Grants for retail food refrigeration, cold storage, and food assistance programs

Most applications are accepted on a rolling basis, so you don't have to wait for a single annual deadline to get started.

Not sure which opportunity is the best fit? Energy Smart and Waste Wise can help you identify projects, navigate available funding, and maximize your savings. Contact us to learn more.

Address

380 Street Peter St. Suite 1050
Downtown St. Paul, MN
55102

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Telephone

+16512924650

Website

http://mnenergysmart.org/

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when MN Energy Smart posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Want your organization to be the top-listed non profit organization in Downtown St. Paul?