Neighborhood Energy Challenge
RPU and Minnesota Energy Resources have teamed up with the Center for Energy and Environment to offer Rochester homeowners the Neighborhood Energy Challenge (NEC), a full-service residential energy audit program.
The Neighborhood Energy Challenge includes:
- Free Energy Workshop. Attendance to our free “Saving Energy 101” workshop is mandatory to participate in the program – and a great opportunity to learn new no- or low-cost strategies to stop energy waste, all while visiting with your neighbors. Workshop attendees receive a complimentary reusable bag with outlet insulation gaskets. Free childcare is provided.
- Home Visit and Installation of Energy Saving Materials. At the workshop, you will have the opportunity to sign up for a home energy visit, where a trusted, experienced energy auditor will visit your home for approximately two hours to run diagnostic tests (like a blower door to test air leaks), check the insulation levels, install energy-saving materials, and find your home’s best opportunities for improving comfort, saving energy, and reducing your utility bills.
- Help With Next Steps. If there are opportunities for significant savings in your home through installing additional insulation, attic air sealing, or replacing old heating equipment, we can make the next steps easy by connecting you with qualified contractors, financing, incentives, and utility rebates.
The home visit, materials, and help with next steps are all included in a one-time $75 fee.
Materials provided at the energy audit may include:
- Gasket seals
- Safety caps
- LED Bulbs
- Pipe insulation
- High-efficiency faucet aerators
- High-efficiency showerhead
For questions regarding the Neighborhood Energy Challenge, or to sign up, contact Stacy Boots Camp at 888-734-6365 or sbootscamp@mncee.org. Please indicate if you need childcare and include the number of children.