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Dakota Electric Association - 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, Refrigerators/Freezers, Lighting, Chillers, Heat pumps, Air conditioners, Compressed air, Energy Mgmt. Systems/Building Controls, Motor VFDs, Processing and Manufacturing Equipment, Agricultural Equipment, Comprehensive Measures/Whole Building, Custom/Others pending approval, Food Service Equipment, Vending Machine Controls, Personal Computing Equipment, Data Center Equipment, LED Lighting
Website:: https://www.dakotaelectric.com/member-services/programs-rebates/for-your-business/
Incentive Amount:: HVAC
Air Handling Systems (VAV): $70/VAV Box
Air Source Heat Pumps: $200 per ton
Central AC: $30 - $330/unit
Chillers: $10 - $20/Ton, plus $2/ton, per 0.1 above base efficiency
Condensers: $10/ton, plus $3/ton per 0.1 above base efficiency
Geothermal Heat Pump: $400/ton
PTAC/Water-Source Heat Pumps: $10 - $13/ton, plus $1.30 - $3.50/ton per 0.1 above base efficiency
Rooftop Heat Pump: $18/ton, plus $3/ton per 0.1 above base efficiency
Split System: $10/ton plus $3/ton per 0.1 above base efficiency

Lighting
Lighting: $3 - $140 per lamp/fixture
Motors
Variable Frequency Drives: $30/HP

Building/Process Measures
Building Commissioning: 50% up to $20,000
Compressed Air Evaluation: 50% up to $20,000
Data Center/Computer Room Efficiency: Not Specified
Energy Audit: 50% up to $20,000
ENERGY STAR Building Certification: 50% up to $20,000

Agricultural:
Agricultural Ventilation
Dairy Free-Heater
Dairy Plate Cooler (Well-Water Pre-Cooler)
Hog Farrowing
Varies based on energy savings

Food Service Equipment
Hot Food Holding Cabinets: $500-$750
Ovens: Varies
Griddle: $200
Induction Cooktop: $200
Fryers: $200-$300
Steamers: $500-$1,000
Dishwasher: $100
Freezer: $100
Ice Machine: $100
Refrigerator: $100
Vending Controls: $50

Custom: 50% of project cost, up to $100,000

Electric Forklift:
%50% of cost, up to $100,000
Maximum Incentive:: $100,000
Equipment Requirements:: Review Program Worksheets (available on website)
Administrator:: Dakota Electric Service
Applicable Sectors:: Commercial, Construction, Industrial, Federal Government, Agricultural
Utility:: Dakota Electric Association
Last Updated:: 11/01/2018

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility	Sectors	Technologies
min $/ton10.0000	Commercial Construction Industrial Federal Government Agricultural	Chillers
$/ton400.0000	Commercial Construction Industrial Federal Government Agricultural	Geothermal Heat Pumps
min $/Unit2.0000	Commercial Construction Industrial Federal Government Agricultural	Lighting LED Lighting
$/horsepower30.0000	Commercial Construction Industrial Federal Government Agricultural	Motor VFDs
%50.0000	Commercial Construction Industrial Federal Government Agricultural	Comprehensive Measures/Whole Building Custom/Others pending approval
max $100000.0000	Commercial Construction Industrial Federal Government Agricultural	Comprehensive Measures/Whole Building Custom/Others pending approval
$/Unit50.0000	Commercial Construction Industrial Federal Government Agricultural	Vending Machine Controls
$100.0000	Commercial Construction Industrial Federal Government Agricultural	Refrigerators/Freezers

Summary

Dakota Electric Association provides financial incentives for commercial and industrial customers to increase the energy efficiency of eligible facilities. Rebates are limited to 50% of the project cost up to a maximum of $100,000. Customers who wish to participate in this rebate program should call Dakota Electric Association before the new equipment is purchased to ensure that funding is still available. Additional information and applications for all rebates can be found on the website listed above.