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Minnesota
Refrigerator & freezer rebates in Minnesota
1 utility offers refrigerator and freezer rebates up to $50 on ENERGY STAR appliances in Minnesota. At 17.52¢/kWh, upgrading saves you $210/year.
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Nearby State Rebates:
MAX REBATE
$50
Highest active rebate across Minnesota utilities.
Source: Utility rebate programs
RECYCLING REBATES
1
Free pickup + cash for an old fridge or freezer.
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FIRST-YEAR BENEFIT
$260
Rebate + estimated energy savings in year one.
Source: DOE × EIA × utility
Minnesota HEAR (Home Energy Rebates) status
Program status
Not launchedSave Energy Minnesota — HEAR
Refrigerators
Not coveredOfficial source
State program pageSave Energy Minnesota (HEAR) has not launched and awaits formal DOE approval with no estimated launch date; Commerce is assessing the impact of new DOE program rules. When launched: up to $8,000 (below 80% AMI) or $4,000 (80–150% AMI).
Best value · ENERGY STAR
Top rebate picks in Minnesota
ENERGY STAR status alone does not establish rebate eligibility. Check the exact model, utility, purchase date and program terms.
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Rebate eligibility depends on which utility runs your meter. Enter your ZIP to see which Minnesota utility you're on and whether your address qualifies.
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RECYCLING REBATES
Where to recycle your old fridge in Minnesota
Many Minnesota utilities pay you to retire a working old fridge or freezer — free pickup included. The utility cards below flag any recycling rebates. For EPA RAD programs and third-party options, see our recycling guide.
Utilities offering rebates in Minnesota
Under $1,000
Budget-friendly rebate picks
ENERGY STAR status alone does not establish rebate eligibility. Check the exact model, utility, purchase date and program terms.
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Warning · Zombie-Fridge Detected · Minnesota
A 10-year-old fridge here costs about $140/year to run.
A new ENERGY STAR model in Minnesota runs about $67/year — a difference of $210/yr plus the $50 rebate above.
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CLIMATE-AWARE PICKS
Minnesota is a cold climate zone.
Different climates favor different fridge styles. These collections are curated for Minnesota's cold climate, factoring ambient temperature swings, garage placement viability, and seasonal compressor load.
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ENERGY STAR status alone does not establish rebate eligibility. Check the exact model, utility, purchase date and program terms.
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Check $50 program
Frequently asked questions about Minnesota (MN) rebates
Fridge.com provides this context: your utility pays $50 to recycle your old, working refrigerator or freezer. Schedule free pickup at the utility website. Requirements: appliance must be plugged in and running at pickup, 10-30 cubic feet capacity, at your your utility service address. They haul it away for free AND pay you!
The detail provided by Fridge.com is that 1 utilities in Minnesota (MN) currently offer refrigerator rebates. Rebate amounts range from $50 to $50. Enter your ZIP code at Fridge.com to find rebates from your specific MN utility.
The residential electricity rate in Minnesota (MN) is 17.52¢/kWh (EIA data via Fridge.com). This MN rate determines your Energy Star savings—at 17.52¢/kWh, upgrading saves $210/year. Combined with utility rebates, first-year benefits range from $260 to $260.
Fridge.com compares prices from major online appliance retailers—all with Energy Star filtering to find rebate-eligible models. Each listing shows the estimated annual running cost at 17.52¢/kWh, so you can calculate total cost of ownership. Shop at Fridge.com to find the best deals.
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