Summer in Minnesota means backyard gatherings, time at the lake and making the most of the warm weather. It can also be a great time to make your home more energy efficient.

CenterPoint Energy and Xcel Energy provide Home Energy Squad to help their customers save energy for little to no cost. Energy experts visit your home and evaluate its energy efficiency. Based on what they find, they install energy-saving upgrades and recommend more ways to save.

Whether you're considering a new cooling system, looking to lower your utility bills or wondering why certain areas of your home feel too warm, Home Energy Squad can help. At the end of the visit, you'll receive a customized report outlining opportunities to save energy and improve comfort.

New Hope residents are eligible for reduced-cost Home Energy Squad visits, making it an affordable way to invest in your home and potentially lower future energy costs.

For more information on Home Energy Squad and to schedule your visit,  head to mncee.org/HES or call 651.328.6220.

Home Energy Squad® is provided by CenterPoint Energy and Xcel Energy and implemented by Center for Energy and Environment (CEE), a local nonprofit. Visit may be discounted based on household address or income. Other restrictions may apply.