Eco3 Energy Programs
Ecolibrium3 has its roots in energy work, including home energy audits, weatherization services, and more!
Everyone in our community should be able to live in an energy-efficient home. Our programs offer energy efficiency services to all customers of Minnesota Power and Comfort Systems in Duluth, but give special assistance to households that cannot afford to keep their homes adequately warm at a reasonable cost. A home assessment is the first step towards making your home energy efficient, improve your indoor air quality, and lower your utility bills.
Home Assessments
Understanding your home’s energy use will allow you to maximize savings. An assessment provides insight into the energy use of your home and can help prioritize energy-saving improvements. The cost of an assessment can be offset by utility rebates and other incentives or free to those that meet income guidelines.
Home Energy Upgrades
We offer free home weatherization and air-sealing services to anyone in Duluth, including renters, who meets income guidelines.
- Apply for a home assessment to understand your home’s energy use and determine top-priority improvements.
- Complete the Income Qualification Application, making sure to attach proof of income statements. The form can be completed digitally or printed and mailed.
Mail Application and Income Statements to Eco3. Be sure to complete all required information and attach copies of your most recent tax return and income documents.
Email: energy@ecolibrium3.org
Mailing Address:
Ecolibrium3
2014 West Third Street
Duluth, MN 55806
Once approved, home energy upgrades will then be made by Ecolibrium3 staff, volunteers, or the homeowner as abilities allow. Home energy upgrades include air-sealing and weatherization, installation of energy saving products, and energy system upgrades.
New Construction Assessments
We provide home assessments that can be used to meet Minnesota residential code requirements. If building a new home, a new construction assessment can provide you and your building inspector with a detailed report of the tightness of your home. Minnesota residential code requires new construction homes to test at 3.0 ACH50 or less. The new construction assessment only includes a blower door test, and costs $150 per assessment.
Free Utility Bill Counseling
Take full advantage of community resources to save you money on your utility and energy bills. We can help you navigate options.
Have questions about our energy programs? Email us at energy@ecolibrium3.org or call our office at 218-336-1038.
Interested in volunteering?
Your generosity will help our community thrive, in Lincoln Park and beyond. Sign up to volunteer to help provide weatherization assistance to low-income, elderly, disabled, and/or veteran homeowners. We’ll reach out to you when an opportunity arises! Vibrant small businesses, healthy residents, and green energy are good for all.
Find Out the Latest
Always stay up to date on our energy programs and work around the community!
Why Now Is the Perfect Time to Serve in the Energy Training Corps
The goals of the program are to train members to conduct home energy assessments, perform home energy improvements, and complete the much-needed work to improve the efficiency of Duluth’s aging housing stock. Now is the time to join the Energy Training Corps, as energy jobs in Minnesota are booming.
Sign Up For a Home Energy Assessment and Learn Ways to Save!
As winter approaches, homes can start to remind us of their quirks and struggles. Cold leaks, ice dams, and high energy bills are just a few examples that homeowners face as the weather becomes colder. The Eco3 Energy Team can help residents learn more about their homes and teach ways to save energy and money.
Eco3 AmeriCorps is Back!
After our termination earlier this year, the Eco3 AmeriCorps programs are back! The Energy Training Corps and VISTA Programs are hard at work, planning our next program year. Learn more about what has happened and sign up on our interest form to be notified when applications open.
Residential Energy Efficiency Tax Credits Ending Soon
As a result of a new federal law, residential tax credits for energy efficiency improvements are ending soon. Now is the time to make your energy upgrades. There are currently credits in place for EVs, electric panels, heat pumps, and more.
Do-It-Yourself at Home Air Quality Safety
As summer begins, wildfires have been on the rise in our region, causing moderate to extreme air quality alerts. The Eco3 Energy Team wanted to remind our community of the importance of air quality safety.
Reintroducing Our Community Energy Specialist
As we have wrapped up another winter season of home energy assessments for people across our community, we wanted to give a shout-out to our staff member completing all of those assessments, Tristen! Tristen has been our Community Energy Specialist since 2017.