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In the 2023 session, the Legislature established two energy storage grant/incentive programs. These programs will support the adoption of battery storage up to 50kWh paired with solar energy systems. The Minnesota Department of Commerce will administer the program for applicants outside the Xcel Energy electric service area, known as the On-Site Energy Storage Grant program.
Based on input received through a first round of stakeholder and partner engagement, a preliminary program structure is being created and will be uploaded to the Commerce website by April 22. Written feedback will be accepted through April 29 and can be sent to [email protected]. A final stakeholder engagement session will be hosted on April 25 at 10:30am to collect feedback on the draft program design. Register here. Commerce anticipates launching the program in 2024 with additional details to be shared in May.
The storage program run by Xcel Energy for those in Xcel Territory was approved in March. Xcel Energy’s program filing can be found in Docket number: E002/M-23-459. You can review the Final Decision on Xcel’s program here. The Xcel Storage Program will launch on August 1, 2024.
