Minnesota Incentives/Policies for Renewables & Efficiency |
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Last DSIRE Review: 04/17/2013
Program Overview:
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Minnesota |
| Incentive Type: |
Utility Rebate Program |
| Eligible Efficiency Technologies: |
Water Heaters, Lighting, Furnaces , Boilers, Heat pumps, Building Insulation, Motor VFDs, Thermal Storage, Variable Speed Drives, Refrigerator Recycling |
| Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies: |
Geothermal Heat Pumps |
| Applicable Sectors: |
Residential |
| Amount: | Water Heaters: $150 - $300
Thermal Storage Units: $20 - $40/kW
Insulation: up to $300
Refrigerator Recycling: $50
Air-Source Heat Pumps: $240/ton
Geothermal Heat Pumps: $600/ton
Lighting: In-store discount
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| Maximum Incentive: | Refrigeration/Cooking/Lighting: rebate will not exceed 75% of project cost |
| Equipment Requirements: | Water Heaters: 90% minimum efficiency
Heat Pumps: Varies by type
Split-System Heat Pumps: 14.5 SEER, 8.2 HSPF, 12 EER
Package Terminal Heat Pumps: 8.0 HSPF, 11 EER
Geothermal Heat Pumps: COP 3.3
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| Installation Requirements: | Thermal Storage Units must be installed on the Deferred-Load, Time-of-use, or Residential Demand Control Rates
Water Heaters: must be placed on an off-peak rate
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| Web Site: |
https://www.otpco.com/SaveEnergyMoney/Pages/Rebates.aspx
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Summary:
Otter Tail Power Company Rebate Program offers rebates to qualifying residential customers for the installation of high-efficiency equipment upgrades. See the program web site for applicability and maximum amounts for certain technologies. Under Minnesota's Conservation Improvement Plan (CIP), Minnesota customers are eligible for additional rebates, including:
- water heating
- thermal storage
- demand controllers
- adjustable speed drives
- appliance recycling
- geothermal and air-source heat pumps
- lighting discounts
Information regarding rebate program eligibility and product and equipment requirements may be found on the web site listed above. Contact Otter Tail Power Company for more information on this program.
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Contact:
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Otter Tail Power Company
Customer Service
PO Box 496
215 S Cascade Street
Fergus Falls, MN 56538
Phone: (800) 257-4044
Web Site: https://www.otpco.com
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