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Black Hills Energy - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Programs
Last DSIRE Review: 07/24/2009  
Incentive Type: Utility Rebate Program
State: Iowa
Eligible Efficiency Technologies: Dishwasher, Water Heaters, Furnaces, Boilers, Programmable Thermostats, Caulking/Weather-stripping, Building Insulation, Doors, Clothes Washers
Applicable Sectors: Residential
Incentive Amount:Clothes Washers: $100
Dishwashers: $20
Replacement Furnaces: $250 - $400, depending on efficiency
Replacement Boilers: $150 or $400, depending on efficiency
Insulation/Weather-Stripping/Caulking: 70% of project cost
Doors: $25 or $50 per door depending on efficiency
Replacement Water Heaters: $75 or $300 depending on type, size, and efficiency
Set Back Thermostats: $25 (self-installed); $50 (professionally installed)
Maximum Incentive:Insulation: $750
Weather-Stripping/Caulking: $200
Equipment Requirements:Appliances and Thermostats: Must be Energy Star rated
Clothes Washer: MEF greater or equal to 1.72; customer must have a natural gas water heater
Dishwasher: EF greater or equal to 0.65
Furnaces: 92% AFUE minimum
Boilers: 85% AFUE minimum
Water Heaters: EF greater or equal to 0.62
Expiration Date:Installations: 12/31/09
Applications: 1/31/09
Web Site: http://www.blackhillsenergy.com/
services/programs/homes-heateff-ia.php



Summary:
Black Hills Energy offers its residential Iowa customers incentives to encourage energy efficiency in their homes. Black Hills Energy offers a free home energy audit to customers (both owners and renters) to determine what energy efficiency programs would be best for them. Rebates are offered for certain Energy Star appliances and thermostats; energy efficient replacement furnaces, boilers, and water heaters; and some weatherization measures such as insulation up-grades and door replacements. To qualify for a rebate the equipment must be installed between Jan 1, 2009 and Dec 31, 2009, or until funding is depleted. All applications must be received by Black Hill Energy by Jan 31, 2010. For more details and the program applications, customers should refer to the program website, or contact the rebate hot-line at 888-567-0799.  


 
Contact:
  Energy Savers Plus
Black Hills Energy
P.O. Box 7390
Des Moines, IA 50309
Phone: (888) 567-0799
Phone 2: (888) 890-5554
Web Site: http://www.blackhillsenergy.com
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Please note: The information on the DSIRE web site provides an overview of incentives and other policies, but it should not be used as the only source of information when making purchasing decisions, investment decisions, tax decisions or other binding agreements. Please refer to the individual contact provided in each record to verify that a specific incentive or other policy is applicable to your specific project.

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