Energy Use in the Home

Home Audits & Retrofits

The best way to get started on improving your home's functionality, beauty, and longevity is to understand the current state of your home. These experts are ready and willing to provide their services for home energy audits and retrofit consultations:

CenterPoint Energy
Home Energy Squad: For those who fit the eligibility between CenterPoint and Xcel (check webpage for complete information).
TE Studio: Professional consultations in construction, home retrofits and passive house technology.
Xcel Energy

Watch the Energy Drips Video to learn about cost savings pertaining to energy efficiency improvements.

Light Bulbs

Refer to the Right Light Guide (PDF) for insight to which light bulbs will best suit your home for energy and cost savings. Also look for the Energy Star logo whenever purchasing light bulbs (and appliances).

Light Bulb Disposal

Many area hardware stores and retailers offer offer in-store recycling programs for fluorescent lights, as they contain mercury and must be recycled. It is
illegal to throw them in the trash.

Broke a compact fluorescent light bulb (CFL)? Don't panic; read about Safety and Clean-Up Procedure.

The Ramsey County Environmental Center accepts home hazardous waste including items that contain mercury. The center is open year-round.
1700 Kent Street, Roseville, MN 55113
Tuesday-Friday: 11AM - 6PM
Saturday: 9AM - 4PM
Sunday-Monday: Closed

Energy Saving for Kids

Learn more about the Minnesota Energy Challenge. Meet TOLBY (Turn Off the Lights Behind You)! He loves saving energy and wants to answer your questions about saving energy at home and at school.

Learn about the City's Partners in Energy Action Plan

The City of Saint Anthony Village has collaborated with Xcel Energy’s Partners in Energy program to develop an Energy Action Plan that will chart a course for our community’s energy future.

The plan provides opportunities for residents and businesses in Saint Anthony Village to improve energy efficiency, save on energy costs, and decrease carbon emissions. This plan will serve the entire community, with a goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 80% by 2040.