Lower energy costs while potentially adding value to your home.

See if you qualify for home energy upgrades at reduced costs.

STEP 1:

Confirm your qualification

Eligible properties are owner-occupied single-family homes in CenterPoint’s service area with incomes that are at or below 80% of the area’s median income, scaled for household size.

STEP 2:

Confirm CenterPoint Energy is your natural gas provider.

Use our map to determine if your home may be in a qualifying area.

STEP 2:

Confirm CenterPoint Energy is your natural gas provider.

Use our map to determine if your home may be in a qualifying area.

STEP 3:

Apply.

The HERO program is offered to homeowners with the qualifications listed below. Other
qualifications and/or program terms and conditions may apply.


  • Owner-occupied single-family homes
  • CenterPoint Energy is your natural gas provider in CenterPoint’s service area
  • Income is at or below 80% of the area’s median income, scaled for household size

Program eligibility requirements:

  • Have a household income at or below 80% of the area’s median income, scaled for household size.
  • At least one (1) of the following documents can be used to verify income eligibility*:
    • Last three months of pay stubs
    • W-2 form from the most recent tax year
    • Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients – Notice of Decision document
    • Women, Infants and Children (WIC) recipients – Participant Summary document

*Alternative eligibility will be considered on a case-by-case basis and in consultation with the Minnesota Department of Commerce.

To learn if you qualify for the HERO program, click the button below.