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Rochester Public Utilities - Residential Conserve and Save Rebate

Program Overview


Category:
Financial Incentive
Program Type:
Rebate Program
Implementing Sector:
Utility
State:
Minnesota
Eligible Storage Technologies:
Geothermal Heat Pumps, Clothes Washers, Dishwasher, Refrigerators/Freezers, Dehumidifiers, Water Heaters, Heat pumps, Air conditioners, Programmable Thermostats, Custom/Others pending approval, LED Lighting
Website:
http://www.rpu.org/your-home/rebates-programs/conserve-and-save.html
Incentive Amount:
Clothes Washer: $25 - $90
Clothes Dryer: $50
Dehumidifier: $15 - $25
Dishwashers: $25 - $40
Refrigerators/Freezers: $25, plus $15 bonus if properly recycled
Room Air Conditioners: $25, plus $15 bonus if properly recycled
LED Bulbs: 50% of cost up to $7 per bulb
LED Fixtures: 50% of cost up to $20
Ceiling Fans with LED Lighting: 50% of cost, up to $15 - $25
Central AC: $100 - $200, plus additional incentives per SEER above 14.5
Furnace Fan Motors: $50
Geothermal Heat Pumps: $200/ton plus $20/ton per EER above minimum efficiency requirement, plus $250 bonus with desuperheater
Heat Pump Water Heaters: $60-$400/heater, not to exceed 50% of cost
Smart Thermostat: $50-$100, not to exceed 50% of cost
Air Source or Mini Split Heat Pumps: $100-$2,200 plus $10/ton per EER above minimum efficiency requirement, not to exceed 50% of cost
Central A/C Tune-Up: $25
Equipment Requirements:
All appliances must be ENERGY STAR rated
Central A/C: Minimum SEER of 14.5
Geothermal Heat Pumps: Minimum EER 17.1, COP 3.6 (Water-to-Air); EER 16.1, COP 3.1 (Water-to-Water)
Air Source Heat Pumps: SEER of 14.5
Furnace Fan Motor: Rated "e" electrically efficient furnace by AHRI
Administrator:
Rochester Public Utilities
Applicable Sectors:
Residential
Utility:
Rochester Public Utilities
Last Updated:
05/28/2020

Eligibility Criteria

EligibilitySectorsTechnologies
min $/Unit50.0000
Residential
Clothes Washers
max $90.0000
Residential
Clothes Washers
min $/Unit15.0000
Residential
Dehumidifiers
max $25.0000
Residential
Dehumidifiers
min $/Unit25.0000
Residential
Dishwasher
max $40.0000
Residential
Dishwasher
min $/Unit100.0000
Residential
Heat pumps
max $/Unit22000.0000
Residential
Heat pumps
max % of cost50.0000
Residential
Heat pumps
$/Unit25.0000
Residential
Refrigerators/Freezers
%50.0000
Residential
LED Lighting
max $20.0000
Residential
LED Lighting
min $/ton200.0000
Residential
Geothermal Heat Pumps
min $/Unit60.0000
Residential
Water Heaters
max $/Unit400.0000
Residential
Water Heaters
max % of cost50.0000
Residential
Water Heaters
min $/Unit50.0000
Residential
Programmable Thermostats
max $/Unit100.0000
Residential
Programmable Thermostats
max % of cost50.0000
Residential
Programmable Thermostats

Summary

Rochester Public Utilities (RPU) offers incentives to residential customers for installing energy-efficient equipment in participating homes through the Conserve and Save Rebate Program. These incentives are available for a variety of energy efficiency measures, including appliances, air conditioners, water heaters, heat pumps, and furnace fan motors. All program equipment requirements must be met in order to receive rebates. Applications for measures installed in the previous year must be received by March 31 of the following year. Rebates are available until calendar year program funding is exhausted. Contact RPU for any additional information.