Rebates for North Dakota customers
from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
Limited-time energy-efficiency rebates available
The following chart outlines the technologies, qualifications, and rebates associated with this program. It also identifies other incentives that may be combined with this program for optimal benefit to our customers. Program restrictions apply only to the incentives offered through the North Dakota rebate program associated with the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and may vary for federal and/or Otter Tail Power Company incentives.
For more details, read these Frequently Asked Questions about the program.
Category |
Rebate program |
Qualifications |
Rebate |
Other incentives |
Residential energy-efficiency rebates* |
1 |
Air-source heat pumps |
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Tier 1 |
8.2 HSFP/ >= 14.5 SEER/ >=12 EER |
$200/ton, 5.5-ton max |
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Tier 2 |
8.5 HSPF/ >= 15 SEER/>= 12.5 EER |
$400/ton, 5.5-ton max |
Federal tax credit of 30% of cost, $1500 max** |
1 |
Thermal storage |
Thermal-storage system installation must be in conjunction with an Energy Star-qualified air-source heat pump. Brick storage furnace and room units only. |
$60/kw |
Otter Tail Power Company rebate of $20 to $60 a kw for thermal storage installed on select off-peak rates |
Commercial energy-efficiency rebates* |
1 |
Air-source heat pumps |
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Tier 1 |
8.2 HSPF/ >=14.5 SEER/ >=12 EER |
$200/ton, 5.5-ton max does not apply |
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Tier 2 |
8.5 HSPF/ >= 15 SEER/>= 12.5 EER |
$400/ton; 5.5-ton max does not apply |
Special federal tax deductions may apply** |
2 |
Energy-efficient lighting |
Hard-wired retrofits only. No screw-in CFL or occupancy-sensor rebates. Includes T8 lamps, T5 lamps, and electronic ballasts; high-efficiency pulse-start metal halide lamps and fixtures; hi-bay T-8 and T5 fixtures; and LED exit lighting. Excludes outdoor lighting. |
$400/kw reduced demand,
up to 75% of material cost
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Special federal tax deductions may apply** |
1 |
Thermal storage |
Thermal-storage system installation must be in conjunction with an Energy Star-qualified air source heat pump. Brick storage furnace and room units only. |
$60/kw |
Otter Tail Power Company rebate of $20 to $60 a kw for thermal storage installed on select off-peak rates |
Commercial and residential renewable-energy rebate* |
3 |
Geothermal heat pumps |
3.3 COP; closed-loop only |
$600/ton, 5.5-ton max for all installations |
Federal tax credit on full system cost for qualified GHP systems**
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* Residential rebate cap is $5,000 total per customer. Commercial rebate cap is $15,000 for all combined measures per customer.
** Consult your tax professional before making an investment.
NOTES: ND ARRA rebates are available on a first-come, first-served basis until funds are gone or December 31, 2011. One rebate per category. Audit or inspection may be required.
North Dakota customers only. The term “Customer” refers to premise owner. One rebate per category.
5.5-ton max on geothermal heat pumps refers to the total system size. System may consist of multiple smaller units totaling 5.5 tons. Systems exceeding 5.5 tons do not qualify for rebates.
(For example: two 2.5-ton systems qualify for this rebate program; three 2.5-ton systems will not.)
Schools, local and state governments, gambling establishments, aquariums, zoos, golf courses, and swimming pools are excluded from this program.
