Iowa

Incentives/Policies for Renewables & Efficiency

Black Hills Energy (Gas) - Commercial Energy Efficiency Rebate Programs

Last DSIRE Review: 03/12/2013

Program Overview:

State:	Iowa
Incentive Type:	Utility Rebate Program
Eligible Efficiency Technologies:	Water Heaters, Furnaces , Boilers, Programmable Thermostats, Caulking/Weather-stripping, Building Insulation, Custom/Others pending approval, Food Service Equipment, Pool/Spa Covers, Tankless Water Heaters
Applicable Sectors:	Commercial, Industrial, Nonprofit, Local Government, State Government, Fed. Government, Agricultural
Amount:	Set Back Thermostats: $25 - $50 Vent Damper: $125 Commercial Furnaces: $250 - $400 Boilers: $150 or $400 Food Service Equipment: $100 - $500 Storage Water Heaters: $75 Condensing/Tankless Water Heaters: $300 Insulation: The lesser of 70% of installed cost or $0.30 per sq ft. Infiltration Control: 70% of installed cost Doors: $25 or $50 Pool Cover: $250 Spa Cover: $50
Maximum Incentive:	Infiltration Control: $1,500 Insulation: 25,000 sq. ft.
Equipment Requirements:	Commercial Furnaces: AFUE of 92% or higher Boilers: AFUE of 85% or higher Storage Water Heaters: .67 EF of higher Condensing Water Heaters: .80 EF or higher Condensing/Tankless Water Heaters: .82 EF or higher Pool Cover: Must be transparent Spa Cover: R-14 or greater Insulation: Must be equal to or greater than R-38 (ceiling), R-21 (wall) & R-19 (floor)
Installation Requirements:	Rebates over $10,000 must be pre-approved. Certain measures require a commercial energy audit recommendation to be eligible for payout.
Web Site:	http://www.blackhillsenergy.com/services/programs/business-prescr...

Summary:

Black Hills Energy offers commercial and industrial customers incentives to encourage energy efficiency in eligible businesses. Prescriptive rebates are available for furnace and boiler replacements, insulation, doors, water heater replacement, ENERGY STAR set back thermostats, commercial cooking equipment and more. Custom rebates are available for commercial, industrial, and agricultural projects not eligible in the prescriptive program, such as HVAC systems and building envelope measures. All purchased equipment must meet program efficiency and installation requirements. Customers should see the program web site for application forms and details about the rebates or call 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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