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Rebates

Note: Receipts are required to process rebates. Rebates and interest rates are subject to change without notice.

For ALL qualified customers during 2010:

Residential Demand Control (RDC)

A $300 wiring allowance is available to all customers for installing a UL-approved RDC unit on the RDC rate (rate 241). Minnesota customers may also qualify to receive a free RDC unit through CIP.

Water heating

A rebate of $200 is available for a new or replacement 80-gallon or larger electric water heater with a minimum efficiency (energy factor) of 90% that is placed on an off-peak rate.

A $20 per kw rebate is offered on commercial water heating with a minimum efficiency of 90% when 12 kw or more and a minimum of 120 gallons of storage capacity is installed on an off-peak rate. A $5,000 rebate limit applies.

All rebate requests must include a receipt showing the manufacturer and model number and/or equipment energy factor as 90% or more. (Note: Recovery efficiency ratings do not reflect energy efficiency.)    Get efficiency ratings for water heaters

Thermal storage technologies

Rebates of $20 to $60 per kilowatt (kw) are available for new thermal storage technologies. Rebates vary by the rate on which thermal storage systems are installed. All rebates require a minimum installation of 9 kw .

RDC (241) – rebates of $20 / kw up to 100 kw.

Deferred-load (195/197) – rebates of $30 / kw up to 200 kw, then $10 / kw for up to 1,000 additional kw.

Fixed-time-of-delivery (301/302/303) – rebates of $60 / kw up to 200 kw, then $20 / kw for up to 1,000 additional kw.

Qualified thermal storage systems include thermal storage central furnaces, room units, underfloor cable or panel systems, or electric boilers installed to serve underfloor heating systems. To qualify, systems must be capable of storing adequate heat to warm the space during the maximum control period allowed by the rate. In combined thermal storage/air source heat pump systems this rebate applies only to thermal storage heating load.

CoolSavings air conditioning control

We install a radio receiver to cycle participants' air conditioners on and off every 15 minutes only under peak conditions to help manage summer electricity demand.

Participants receive a $7 credit on their monthly electric service from June through September.

Customer research shows that most CoolSavings participants stay cool and comfortable and aren't aware that their air conditioners are being controlled.

DollarSmart financing Standard financing is available at 8.5% interest rate.
 
South Dakota Energy Efficiency Plan (EEP)
for South Dakota customers only:

 

Commercial or industrial lighting retrofit

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Commercial and industrial businesses that retrofit their lighting systems with energy-efficient lighting technologies may qualify for rebates.

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Eligible fixtures include T8 and T5 lamps, electronic ballasts, high-efficiency metal halide and pulse start metal halide lamps and fixtures, hi-bay T8 lamps, compact fluorescent fixtures and lamps, LED exit lighting, and motion sensor lighting controls.

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Rebates for most hard-wired systems are 20¢ per watt of demand reduction .

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Screw-in compact fluorescent and LED bulb rebates are 5¢ per watt of demand reduction .

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All rebates over $4,500 must be pre-approved.

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Rebates will not exceed 75 percent of project cost.
Motors

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Commercial, industrial, and agricultural customers who install qualified new or replacement NEMA premium efficiency motors may receive rebates from $20 to $3,000 per motor - based on motor horsepower and NEMA Premium Efficiency Program standards.

 

 

Heat pumps

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Rebates are available for installing high-efficiency air-source or geothermal heat pumps.

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Air-source units receive an incentive of $12 per 1,000 heating BTU when the unit is labeled as Energy Star or with proof of the following ratings:

Split-system installations must have minimum ratings of 14.5 SEER (seasonal energy efficiency rating), 8.2 HSPF (heating season performance factor), and 12 EER (energy efficiency ratio).

Package terminal heat (unitary) pump installations must have minimum ratings of 8.0 HSPF and 11.0 EER.

Get a certificate of efficiency rating for air source and geothermal heat pumps.

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Geothermal heat pumps must be Energy Star labeled or show proof of a minimum rating of 3.3 COP (coefficient of performance) to qualify for a rebate of $18 per 1,000 heating Btu .

 
Minnesota Conservation Improvement Program (CIP)
for Minnesota customers only:

Commercial refrigeration

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Rebates are available for high-efficiency refrigeration technologies including compressor systems, condenser systems, subcooling systems, refrigerated display cases, and air-circulation systems.

Rebates are calculated as follows: $25 to $100 per horsepower converted or installed for condensers, compressors, and sub-cooling measures; $20 to $40 per lineal foot of display case; and $2 per cubic foot per minute of outdoor air cooling for walk-in coolers.

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Rebates are available for new and retrofit installations.

Rebates will not exceed 75 percent of project costs.

Commercial cooking

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Rebates of $75 to $200 per kilowatt are available for new and retrofit installations of energy-efficient electric cooking systems in commercial kitchens such as delis, schools, colleges, hospitals, nursing homes, and restaurants.

Qualified equipment includes griddles, range tops with convection, convection ovens, induction cooktops, and vacuum steamers.

Rebates will not exceed 75 percent of project costs.

Plan review program

(SmartPlan)

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Offers commercial customers a free review of proposed building plans and specifications during the preliminary design process.

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Provides a variety of rebates for planned energy efficiency measures that exceed state code requirements including high-efficiency HVAC systems and lighting systems.

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Preapproval is required for projects of less than 15,000 square feet.

Commercial or industrial lighting retrofit

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Commercial and industrial businesses that retrofit their lighting systems with energy-efficient lighting technologies may qualify for rebates.

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Eligible fixtures include T8 and T5 lamps, compact fluorescent fixtures and lamps, efficient HID lighting, induction lighting systems, electronic ballasts, and occupancy sensors.

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Rebates for most hard-wired systems are 40¢ per watt saved.

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Screw-in compact fluorescent and LED bulb rebates are 10¢ per watt saved.

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All rebates over $4,500 must be pre-approved.

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Rebates will not exceed 75 percent of project cost.
New construction high efficiency lighting

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Commercial and industrial businesses that install efficient lighting in newly constructed buildings may qualify for rebates. $225 per kw rebates are available on hi-bay fluorescent (T8 and T5), ceramic metal halide, and LED exits.

$50 per kw rebates are available on pulse start metal halide, induction fixtures, and low-wattage T8 lamps (28 watts per lamp or less).

Motors

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Commercial, industrial, and agricultural customers who install qualified new or replacement NEMA premium efficiency motors may receive rebates from $40 to $4200 on motors with explosion-proof enclosures and from $30 to $9000 on other three-phase motors. All are available based on motor horsepower and NEMA Premium Efficiency Program standards. Rebates vary by whether motor replacement is made at motor failure or replaced before failure.

Adjustable-speed drives

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Rebates of $95 per horsepower for nonseasonal applications and $45 per horsepower for seasonal and HVAC applications.

ASDs reduce energy use by 50 percent, matching motor speed to the requirements of a fluctuating load.

Heat pumps

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Rebates are available for installing high-efficiency air-source or geothermal heat pumps.

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Air-source units receive an incentive of $20 per 1,000 heating BTU labeled as Energy Star or with proof of the following ratings:

Split-system installations must have a minimum rating of 14.5 SEER (seasonal energy efficiency rating), 8.2 HSPF (heating season performance factor), and 12 EER (energy efficiency ratio).

Package terminal (unitary) heat pump installations must have minimum ratings of 8.0 HSPF and 11.0 EER.

Get a certificate of efficiency rating for air source and geothermal heat pumps.

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Geothermal heat pumps must be Energy Star labeled or show proof of a minimum rating of 3.3 COP (coefficient of performance) to qualify for a rebate of $50 per 1,000 heating Btu.

Free
Hot Pack kits
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Residential customers who install an electric water heater are eligible regardless of water heater size, efficiency, or the rate on which it is served.
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Hot Pack kits include a low-flow showerhead, two faucet aerators, water heater pipe wrap, and a flow bag to measure water flow volume in gallons per minute.

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To receive a Hot Pack kit notify your service representative of your water heater installation.

Appliance Recycling

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Residential customers may recycle a working but inefficient refrigerator and/or freezer through our Refrigerator Roundup program to receive a rebate of $50 per unit.

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The program runs during selected months beginning in March 2010.

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Refrigerator Roundup may be used in conjunction with the Minnesota state appliance rebate program.

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Refrigerator Roundup is operated by the Appliance Recycling Centers of America (ARCA).

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Customers may call 877-838-1131 to schedule a time to recycle appliances.

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Appliances will only be picked up from the residential address listed on an account.

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Refrigerator or freezer must be 10 to 27 cubic feet in size and in working condition to qualify.

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Rebates are sent six to eight weeks after the appliance is picked up.

Change A Light, Change The World
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Residential customers may qualify to receive in-store rebates on Energy Star qualified compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs).

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Program typically starts October 1 and runs through November 30.

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Includes rebates for LED Christmas lights.

Insulation rebates
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The program provides a rebate equal to 20 percent of the cost of materials and installation to insulate a residence with a maximum rebate of $300 per customer.

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Homes with existing attic insulation levels less than or equal to R-19 must install insulation so that the completed total insulation level is R-25 or greater. Homes with existing attic insulation levels greater than R-19 must add insulation equal to at least R-40. Wall insulation must have an ending R-value of at least R-13.

House Therapy

(participants must meet income guidelines)
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The House Therapy program is a low-income weatherization program that is implemented by Community Action Councils.

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Qualifying customers may be eligible to receive a new, efficient refrigerator or freezer.

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Qualifying customers may qualify to have a new electric water heater installed on off-peak service.

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Additional energy conservation supplies including showerheads, faucet aerators, pipe wrap, compact fluorescent lamps, and a car timer are supplied to eligible customers.

Commercial or industrial grants

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Grants are available to commercial and industrial businesses that complete eligible conservation and efficiency improvements.

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Customized improvement plans that fit a customer's unique business operation may qualify.

Grants are calculated based on energy saved.

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Eligible applications include—but are not limited to—air compressors, chillers, process improvements, and heat recovery systems. Building envelope improvements may qualify.

Thorough documentation is required for proper evaluation prior to approval.

DollarSmart financing

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The CIP portion of the DollarSmart financing program provides low 1.9% interest loans in lieu of rebates for energy-efficiency improvement projects that are included in our Conservation Improvement Program.

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Standard financing continues to be available at 8.5% interest rate.