Sustainability Resources for Residents

Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

Home Energy Squad

Residents can schedule a visit with the Home Energy Squad to review ways to improve your home’s efficiency and save money. 

• Residents who rent, condo owners and owners of newer houses (build in 2000 or after) can schedule an energy saver visit for $35
• Owners of hours built before 2000 can schedule an energy planner visit for $50
• Any resident can take advantage of a free virtual visit.

Learn more on the Home Energy Squad website.

Hopkins Climate Solutions Fund

The City of Hopkins is offering incentives to residents and businesses to accelerate our transition to cleaner and more efficient energy. Leveraging electric utility rebates and federal incentives, this program will help to reduce upfront costs associated with replacing energy equipment and installing renewable energy systems.

Learn more on the Hopkins Climate Solutions Fund webpage.

Utility Rebates

Residents and businesses can learn more about efficiency programs and rebates opportunities through Xcel Energy and CenterPoint Energy programs.

Waste Reduction, Recycling and Organics

There are many ways that you as a consumer can reduce the amount of garbage you generate. Many of them are not difficult and do not cost extra money-in fact, they may even save you money. 

• Reducing your Waste 
• Can I recycle that?
• Organics Recycling 
• Hennepin County Green Disposal Guide

Water 

Water Quality

Keeping our water quality clean is a top priority for the city. Learn more about water quality and help us protect stormwater quality and report illegal dumping. 

Want to learn more about how to conserve water? Read 20 Ways to Save Water.

Water Efficiency Rebate Program

In partnership with the Metropolitan Council and the Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment, the City of Hopkins is offering rebates on eligible Energy Smart or WaterSense certified products that replace existing equipment. Rebates may be granted to residential and commercial property owners.

Learn more about the Water Efficiency Rebate Program.

Transportation and Mobility

Electric Bicycle Incentive Program

With partnership from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, the City of Hopkins is offering incentives for electric bicycles. By incentivizing e-bikes, this program will foster a culture of sustainable mobility, reduce reliance on fossil fuels, and enhance the quality of life for residents and businesses alike. Residents, including homeowners and renters, and commercial entities may apply for this program. 

Learn more about the Electric Bicycle Incentive Program.

Local Collaboration

Hopkins Climate Solutions Plan

The Hopkins Climate Solutions Plan includes actions residents and businesses can take to meet our climate action goals. A take-home worksheet is included at the end of the Plan.

Learn more about the Hopkins Climate Solutions Plan.