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Austin Utilities (Gas and Electric) - Commercial and Industrial Energy Efficiency Rebate Program

Program Overview


Category:
Financial Incentive
Program Type:
Rebate Program
Implementing Sector:
Utility
State:
Minnesota
Eligible Storage Technologies:
Geothermal Heat Pumps, Clothes Washers, Dishwasher, Dehumidifiers, Water Heaters, Lighting, Lighting Controls/Sensors, Chillers, Furnaces, Boilers, Heat pumps, Air conditioners, Steam-system upgrades, Programmable Thermostats, Motors, Motor VFDs, Custom/Others pending approval, Other EE, Food Service Equipment, Vending Machine Controls, Data Center Equipment, Commercial Refrigeration Equipment
Website:
http://www.austinutilities.com/pages/business-conserve/
Incentive Amount:
Lighting Equipment: See Program Website
Water Source Heat Pumps: $75/ton, plus bonus rebate of $5/ton for SEER/EER above minimum efficiency
Air Source Heat Pumps: $70/ton, plus bonus rebate of $5/ton for SEER/EER above minimum efficiency
Ground Source Heat Pumps: $200/ton plus $25/ton for each 1.0 EER point over the minimum
Anti-Sweat Heater Controls/Door Misers: $35-$45 per qualifying door
Compressed Air Leak Correction: $4-$9/HP
Compressed Air Equipment: $30/HP
Roof Top, Packaged, and Condensing Air Conditioner: $50/ton, plus bonus rebate of $5/ton for each 0.1 SEER/EER above minimum efficiency
Mini-Split Air Conditioner: $100-$200/unit, plus bonus incentives for AC units above 14.5 SEER
Water-cooled Chiller: $15/ton
Air-cooled Chiller: $8/ton
Motors: $40 - $2,400, varies by HP, efficiency, and whether the motor is replacing a working motor, a new installation, replacing a failed motor, or placed in inventory
Variable Speed Drives: $200 - $8,000, varies by HP and whether the drive will be used now or placed in inventory
Food Service Equipment (electric and gas): See Program Website
Furnace Fan Motors: $50
Guest Room Energy Management System: $25 - $65
Custom Electric Measures: see application for rebate payment structure/formula
Energy Audit: FREE

Natural Gas Rebates
Natural Gas Water Heaters: $250
Natural Gas Boilers: See Program Application
Natural Gas Boiler Controls: $150
Boiler Clean and Tune-Up: $50 or 25% of cost up to $250
Natural Gas Furnaces: $150 - $400/per 100,000 BTUH Input
Infrared Heater: $250
Steam Traps: 35% of equipment cost
Unit/Duct Heater: $200-$300
Smart Thermostats: $50-$75
Custom Gas Measures: up to 25% of project cost, or $0.75/therm saved
Equipment Requirements:
See Program Applications
Administrator:
Austin Utilities
Applicable Sectors:
Commercial, Industrial, Federal Government
Utility:
Austin City of
Last Updated:
06/25/2020

Eligibility Criteria

EligibilitySectorsTechnologies
$/ton200.0000
Commercial
Industrial
Federal Government
Geothermal Heat Pumps
min $/Unit40.0000
Commercial
Industrial
Federal Government
Motors
max $2400.0000
Commercial
Industrial
Federal Government
Motors
min $200.0000
Commercial
Industrial
Federal Government
Motor VFDs
max $8000.0000
Commercial
Industrial
Federal Government
Motor VFDs
max $/ton15.0000
Commercial
Industrial
Federal Government
Chillers
min $/MBTUh150.0000
Commercial
Industrial
Federal Government
Furnaces
max $/MBTUh400.0000
Commercial
Industrial
Federal Government
Furnaces
min $/ton70.0000
Commercial
Industrial
Federal Government
Heat pumps
max $/ton200.0000
Commercial
Industrial
Federal Government
Heat pumps
min $50.0000
Commercial
Industrial
Federal Government
Programmable Thermostats
max $75.0000
Commercial
Industrial
Federal Government
Programmable Thermostats

Summary

Austin Utilities offers incentives to its commercial and industrial customers for the installation of energy-efficient equipment in eligible facilities. Rebates are available for lighting equipment, HVAC equipment, anti-sweat heater controls for cooler/freezer doors, motors, variable speed drives, heat pumps (air-source and geothermal), food service equipment, and finally custom and electric measures. Rebates on ENERGY STAR appliances are also available under the Residential Conserve and Save Rebate Program. Austin Utilities can also help examine a customer's potential energy and money saving options by identifying rebate amounts and estimated payback time. Applications must be submitted and approved before the new equipment is installed. Rebates are available until funds are exhausted for the calendar year.