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Rochester Public Utilities - 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, Dishwasher, Lighting, Lighting Controls/Sensors, Chillers, Heat pumps, Air conditioners, Compressed air, Programmable Thermostats, Energy Mgmt. Systems/Building Controls, Motors, Motor VFDs, Custom/Others pending approval, Food Service Equipment, LED Lighting, Commercial Refrigeration Equipment
Website:
https://www.rpu.org/rebates-programs/commercial/conserve-save-rebates.php
Incentive Amount:
Air Compressor Leak Repair: $4 - $9 per horsepower
Air Source Heat Pumps:$100-$2,200/unit, efficiency bonus rebate available
Air Conditioners: Varies
Air Conditioner Clean and Tune: $40-$60
Anti-Sweat Heater Controls: $35-$45
Compressed Air Equipment: Varies
Chiller Clean and Tune: $3-$5/ton
Dishwashers: $300-$1,000/unit
Food Service Equipment: varies
Geothermal Heat Pumps: $200 per ton, efficiency bonus rebate available
Guest Room Energy Management Equipment: $25-$65
Lighting: varies
Motors: $40-$2,700/motor
Programmable Thermostat: 50% of cost up to $50
Variable Speed Drives: $200-$4,000
Water Source Heat Pump: $50/ton, efficiency bonus rebate available
Custom Measures: $0.045 per kWh saved
Equipment Requirements:
See Program Applications on web site for equipment requirements.
Administrator:
Rochester Public Utilities
Applicable Sectors:
Commercial, Industrial, Local Government, Nonprofit, State Government, Federal Government
Utility:
Rochester Public Utilities
Last Updated:
05/28/2020

Eligibility Criteria

EligibilitySectorsTechnologies
min $/ton200.0000
Commercial
Geothermal Heat Pumps
min $/Unit300.0000
Commercial
Dishwasher
max $/Unit1000.0000
Commercial
Dishwasher
min $/motor40.0000
Commercial
Motors
max $/motor2700.0000
Commercial
Motors
min $/Unit200.0000
Commercial
Motor VFDs
max $/Unit4000.0000
Commercial
Motor VFDs
$/kWh0.0450
Commercial
Custom/Others pending approval
% of cost50.0000
Commercial
Programmable Thermostats
max $50.0000
Commercial
Programmable Thermostats

Summary

Rochester Public Utilities (RPU) offers incentives to commercial and industrial customers that install energy-efficient equipment in eligible facilities. Rebates are available for a variety of energy efficiency measures, including lighting equipment, HVAC equipment, anti-sweat heater controls for cooler/freezer doors, heat pumps (air and ground source), food service equipment, motors and variable speed drives. Rebates on Energy Star appliances are also available through this program. Custom energy efficiency rebates, including equipment and measures not found in the formal rebate program, are also available to RPU customers. Applications must be submitted and approved before the new equipment is installed. Customers must submit original invoices with the quantity, price of materials, purchase or order date, installation costs, and all applicable tax information. Rebates are available until funds are exhausted for the calendar year. Contact RPU for more information on this program.