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Stearns Electric Association - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program

Program Overview


Category:
Financial Incentive
Program Type:
Rebate Program
Implementing Sector:
Utility
State:
Minnesota
Eligible Storage Technologies:
Geothermal Heat Pumps, Refrigerators/Freezers, Dehumidifiers, Water Heaters, Heat pumps, Motors, Motor VFDs, Pool Pumps
Website:
https://www.stearnselectric.org/save-money-and-energy/tools-and-resources/appliance-rebates/
Incentive Amount:
ENERGY STAR Appliances
Dehumidifier: $25
Ductless Air Source Heat Pump: $300
Freezer (with recycling of your old unit): $50
Pool Air Source Heat Pump: $400
Refrigerator (with recycling of your old unit): $50
Variable Speed Pool Pump: $200

Heating & Cooling
Air Source Heat Pump: $550-$700
Dual Fuel Heating: $200
Electronically Commuted Motor: $25
Electric Water Heater: $100
Geothermal Heat Pump: $150/ton
Heat Pump Water Heater: $200
Marathon or HTP Water Heater: $100 (50 gal.) - $300 (85 gallons or more)
Peak Shave Water Heating & Dual Fuel: $5 monthly bill credit
Storage Space Heating: $50/kW
Stored Water Heating: $7.50 monthly bill credit
Eligible System Size:
Geothermal Heat Pump: 10 ton maximum
Equipment Requirements:
See program website
Administrator:
Stearns Electric Association
Applicable Sectors:
Residential
Utility:
Stearns Cooperative Elec Assn
Last Updated:
06/06/2019

Eligibility Criteria

EligibilitySectorsTechnologies
$/Unit50.0000
Residential
Refrigerators/Freezers
min $/Unit200.0000
Residential
Heat pumps
max $/Unit700.0000
Residential
Heat pumps
$/ton150.0000
Residential
Geothermal Heat Pumps
$/Unit200.0000
Residential
Motor VFDs
Pool Pumps
min $100.0000
Residential
Water Heaters
max $300.0000
Residential
Water Heaters
$/Unit25.0000
Residential
Dehumidifiers
$/motor25.0000
Residential
Motors

Summary

Note: Rebates are only available for the purchase of a new ENERGY STAR rated appliance purchased on or after January 1, 2019. 
 
Stearns Electric Cooperative offers a variety of rebates to residential members for making energy efficiency improvements in eligible homes. Rebates are available for ENERGY STAR appliances, HVAC equipment, and water heating equipment. All appliances must be Energy Star rated, and other equipment must also meet specific efficiency standards. Certain HVAC rebates may vary based upon system efficiency. For heating and cooling rebates, click here. For appliance rebates, visit the program website listed above.