MPR News guest host Catharine Richert talks with her guests about the tax credits and home energy efficiency. Sept 29 2025 MPR LISTEN to Interview Guests:
Stuart Fleischauer is the owner of All Seasons Heating and Air Conditioning in Ottertail, Minn.
Rebecca Olson is the vice president of community energy solutions at the Center for Energy and Environment.
Eric Pasi has been involved with developing solar energy in Minnesota for nearly 20 years. He’s the co-founder and CEO of Enterprise Energy in Minneapolis and on the board of the Minnesota Solar Energy Industry Association. He is also the author of “CleanWave: A Guide to Success in the Green Recovery.”
Thinking about adding attic insulation, swapping your old air conditioning system for a heat pump, or putting solar panels on your roof? Federal tax credits can cut the cost, but the clock is ticking.
President Donald Trump’s tax and spending bill passed this summer is doing away with several energy incentives that encouraged homeowners to reduce their energy use and switch to cleaner energy sources.
You can also find more information on home energy audits, how to get started on home energy efficiency projects and rebate, tax credit and financing programs at the Center for Energy and Environment.