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Empire Electric Association - Commercial Energy Efficiency Rebate Program

Program Overview


Category:
Financial Incentive
Program Type:
Rebate Program
Implementing Sector:
Utility
State:
Colorado
Eligible Storage Technologies:
Geothermal Heat Pumps, Water Heaters, Lighting, Lighting Controls/Sensors, Heat pumps, LED Lighting
Website:
https://eea.coop/energy-efficiency-products-program
Incentive Amount:
Lighting: LED 3-ft or 4-ft Linear Replacement Lamp: $3/lamp
Lighting: LED Exit Sign: $7/sign
Lighting: LED Low Bay (8k to 10k lumens): $45/lamp
Refrigerated/Freezer Case LED Lighting: $60 per door (reach-in cases) or $10 per linear foot for top light (multi-deck cases)
Pole-Mounted Lighting: 25% of cost
Electric Water Heaters: $60 - $200
Energy Star Air-Conditioners: $200 - $300
Ground Source Electric Heat Pumps: $1,000/ton ($500/ton for replacement system)
Air Source Electric Heat Pumps: $170 - $900
Maximum Incentive:
Lighting: 50% of material cost up to $20,000
Pole Mounted Lighting: $20,000
Refrigerated Case Lighting: Lesser of 50% of material cost or $3,000
Equipment Requirements:
See Program Website
Administrator:
Empire Electric Association, Inc.
Applicable Sectors:
Commercial, Industrial, Federal Government
Utility:
Empire Electric Assn, Inc
Last Updated:
06/25/2020

Eligibility Criteria

EligibilitySectorsTechnologies
min $/Unit3.0000
Commercial
LED Lighting
max $/Unit45.0000
Commercial
LED Lighting
min $/Unit170.0000
Commercial
Heat pumps
max $/Unit900.0000
Commercial
Heat pumps
$/Unit60.0000
Commercial
Lighting Controls/Sensors
min $/Unit60.0000
Commercial
Water Heaters
max $/Unit200.0000
Commercial
Water Heaters
$/ton1000.0000
Commercial
Geothermal Heat Pumps

Summary

Empire Electric Association provides rebates for its commercial customers who upgrade to energy efficient lighting, HVAC equipment, and motors. These rebates are offered in conjunction with Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, with Empire Electric generally matching the incentive amounts provided by Tri-State for equipment and appliances.  In many cases, additional rebates are available for HVAC equipment which exceeds the minimum efficiency or technology requirements of the program. For more information, visit the program website.