Sustainable Resources Center

What Sustainable Resources Center does

Sustainable Resources Center (SRC) is a Minnesota 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1976 that delivers home energy efficiency, lead hazard remediation, and healthy homes services to income-qualified residents across Hennepin County and the wider state. The organization operates Minnesota's largest deep energy efficiency program for low-income residents, conducting home energy audits and executing major weatherization work (insulation, air sealing, heating tune-ups) at no cost to qualifying households. Adjacent service lines include the Lead Hazard Control Grant Program administered with Hennepin County and HUD, the Home Energy Savings Program (HESP) operated on behalf of Xcel Energy for appliance replacement, and community health education including free blood lead level testing via the mobile "Leadie Eddie" unit. Recent additions include a biochar partnership with St. Olaf College, an induction cooking kit lending program through Twin Cities library systems, e-waste collection events, and a carbon offsetting initiative with Anew Climate.

SRC's underlying approach is building-science based, supported by an in-house certified workforce that includes BPI-Certified Building Analysts, Home Energy Auditors, Quality Control Inspectors, licensed Lead Supervisors and Lead Workers, and Healthy Homes Practitioners. Field diagnostics include an X-ray fluorescence (XRF) analyzer for lead paint inspection, and the organization holds a Minnesota General Contractors license, EPA RRP certification, and a state Hazardous Waste ID (MNS000330336) for e-waste handling.

The revenue model is grant-funded and partnership-driven with no end-user billing. Primary funding flows from federal agencies (U.S. Department of Energy, HUD, HHS), Minnesota state agencies (Department of Commerce, Department of Health), Hennepin County, and the City of Minneapolis. Service delivery is supported by strategic partnerships with Xcel Energy and Centerpoint Energy, which refer customers to SRC for weatherization. Go-to-market is community-led and event-driven — health fairs, festivals, neighborhood events, and the Leadie Eddie mobile unit — supplemented by direct referrals from utility companies and from the Community Action Partnership of Hennepin County, which administers the Energy Assistance Program intake.

Name

Sustainable Resources Center

Legal name

Sustainable Resources Center, Inc.

Website

https://src-mn.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Sustainable Resources Center is a Minnesota 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers home weatherization, lead hazard remediation, lead testing, and healthy homes services to income-qualified residents through federal, state, and county grants and utility partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Energy Efficiency and Healthy Homes Services

NAICS

Community Housing Services (62422)

SIC

Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340)

akta.pro primary industry

Housing Rehabilitation, Weatherization & Home Repair Grant/Loan Programs (FSALAKAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Affordable Housing & Community Development (Housing, Community Land Trusts) (BPAGALAC)

Keywords

• Home weatherization services
• Energy efficiency programs
• Lead hazard control
• Healthy homes education
• Low-income housing assistance

Headquarters

HQ city

Minneapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Grants: Primary funding from federal and state government agencies including U.S. Department of Energy, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Minnesota Department of Commerce, Minnesota Department of Health, City of Minneapolis, and Hennepin County.
2. Utility Company Partnerships: Partnerships with Xcel Energy and Centerpoint Energy to deliver energy efficiency programs including the Home Energy Savings Program (HESP) which provides free appliance replacements to income-qualified customers.
3. Lead Hazard Control Grants: Administering Lead Hazard Control Grants in partnership with Hennepin County and HUD to replace lead-contaminated windows and remediate lead hazards in eligible homes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Sustainable Resources Center provides free home weatherization, energy efficiency upgrades, lead hazard identification and remediation, and healthy homes education to income-qualified Minnesota residents. Services are delivered through in-home assessments, insulation and appliance installation, and community outreach, funded by federal, state, and local government grants and utility-company program contracts.

Product overview

Sustainable Resources Center operates as a Minnesota nonprofit offering a portfolio of community health and energy efficiency programs focused on creating safe, healthy, and energy-efficient homes for low-income residents. The core offerings include the Energy Conservation & Weatherization Program (conducting home energy audits and major improvements), the Home Energy Savings Program (HESP) partnered with Xcel Energy for appliance replacement, the Lead Hazard Control Grant Program for lead paint remediation, and Health Education services including free blood lead testing. Additional programs include E-waste Collection events, Carbon Offsetting initiatives, Recycling & Composting, a Biochar Exploration partnership with St. Olaf College, and an Induction Cooking Kit lending program. The organization serves as a central hub connecting income-qualified residents with housing resources, weatherization assistance, and health education services across Hennepin County and greater Minnesota.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Home Energy Savings Program (HESP): A program of Xcel Energy provided by SRC that provides free appliance replacements for income-qualified households including refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, dehumidifiers, LED light bulbs, and smart power strips.
• Biochar Exploration Program

Products and services

• Energy Conservation & Weatherization Program Home weatherization and energy conservation services for low-income families, including home energy audits, insulation installation, air leak reduction, heating tune-ups, and appliance replacement. Services are provided at no cost to qualified Hennepin County residents.
• Home Energy Savings Program (HESP)
• Lead Hazard Control Grant Program
• Health Education & Lead Poisoning Prevention
• Induction Cooking Kit Program
• E-waste Collection Program
• Carbon Offsetting Program
• Recycling & Composting Program
• Biochar Exploration Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 17,000+ homes weatherized since 1976, substantially increasing energy efficiency at no cost to residents
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• St. Olaf CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 April 2026SRC partnered with St. Olaf College to explore biochar production and carbon sequestration. SRC provided two biochar kilns (flame-cap and retort) to the college's Natural Lands for experiential learning. The partnership diverts organic waste from emitting greenhouse gases while producing biochar for soil enhancement. In the first three months, the project diverted 18,000 lbs of woody biomass and produced 3,000 lbs of biochar.
• Anew ClimateminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSRC partners with Anew Climate to offset tailpipe greenhouse gas emissions from work-related travel. The partnership supports Anew Climate's Bayfield County Forest Project in Wisconsin, a nature-based carbon offset project verified through the American Carbon Registry. SRC contributes to this local, Midwest-based carbon offset initiative.
• Xcel EnergycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerXcel Energy partners with SRC to deliver the Home Energy Savings Program (HESP), providing free appliance replacements to income-qualified Xcel customers. SRC replaces inefficient refrigerators, freezers, AC units, and provides dehumidifiers, LED bulbs, and smart power strips at no cost to residents.
• Centerpoint EnergyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCenterpoint Energy directs natural gas customers to SRC's weatherization services. Customers are directed to QualifyToWeatherize.com to verify eligibility for weatherization assistance programs.
• National Center for Healthy HousingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSRC is affiliated with the National Center for Healthy Housing, the leading national organization dedicated to improving health through safe and affordable housing. This affiliation provides expertise in healthy homes interventions and best practices.
• Building Performance InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSRC is affiliated with BPI and employs BPI-Certified Building Analysts, Home Energy Auditors, and Quality Control Inspectors. This certification ensures staff competency in building science and energy efficiency standards.
• Community Action Partnership of Hennepin CountycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCAP Hennepin County administers the Energy Assistance Program in Hennepin County and refers qualifying residents to SRC for weatherization services. SRC coordinates with them for enrollment in the Energy Conservation Program.
• Twin Cities Library SystemsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with local library systems to offer Induction Cooking Kit Program. Kits are available to check out at all library locations, allowing residents to try induction cooking technology before purchasing.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Center for Energy and Environment (CEE): Minnesota-based nonprofit delivering energy efficiency, weatherization, and healthy homes programs for income-qualified households and small businesses in the Twin Cities region, with overlapping federal, state, utility, and county funding streams. Highly comparable to SRC's delivery model and customer base.
• Community Action Partnership of Hennepin County: Local CAP administering Energy Assistance Program and referring residents into weatherization in Hennepin County. Operates overlapping federal, state, and county funding lines for low-income residents and coordinates directly with SRC, making it the closest direct peer.
• Resource Conservation: Nonprofit providing energy conservation, sustainability, and community-resource programs. Comparable mission and nonprofit funding structure, though broader geographic and programmatic scope.
• Rebuilding Together: National nonprofit network providing home rehabilitation, weatherization, and healthy homes repairs for low-income homeowners. Comparable mission, federal/grant funding, and contractor-led delivery model.

Broad incumbents

• CLEAResult: One of the largest North American energy efficiency implementation firms running utility demand-side management, weatherization, and home energy upgrade programs. Comparable in service line and utility-partner funding model, though larger in scale and for-profit.
• Franklin Energy: National energy efficiency and weatherization implementation contractor serving utilities, state energy offices, and community action agencies with residential and multifamily retrofit programs. Overlapping delivery model with SRC's HESP and weatherization work.
• ICF International: Public-sector consulting and program implementation firm with energy efficiency, weatherization, lead, and healthy homes practice areas supporting federal, state, and utility clients. Comparable service portfolio to SRC at much larger scale and with for-profit structure.

Emerging players

• GRID Alternatives: Nonprofit delivering renewable energy and energy efficiency retrofits for income-qualified households, with overlapping funding streams and target population. Adjacent rather than direct, but competes for similar federal/utility weatherization dollars.

Others

• National Center for Healthy Housing: National nonprofit that provides training, certification, and best-practice guidance for healthy homes practitioners, including lead hazard control. SRC is formally affiliated, and NCHH shapes the standards NCHH-certified contractors like SRC follow.
• Minnesota Community Action Partnership (MinnCAP): State association representing Minnesota's community action agencies, including those that deliver Weatherization Assistance Program services. Functions as the umbrella network and policy/training backbone that SRC and its county-level CAP partners operate within.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/sustainableresourcescenter
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sustainable-resources-center
• Instagraminstagram.com/sustainableresourcescentermn
• Xx.com/srcmpls

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles23 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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