Minnesota

Incentives/Policies for Renewables & Efficiency

Northern Municipal Power Agency - Commercial Energy Efficiency Rebate Program

Last DSIRE Review: 06/29/2012

Program Overview:

State:	Minnesota
Incentive Type:	Utility Rebate Program
Eligible Efficiency Technologies:	Clothes Washers, Water Heaters, Lighting, Lighting Controls/Sensors, Chillers , Heat pumps, Central Air conditioners, Programmable Thermostats, Energy Mgmt. Systems/Building Controls, Motor VFDs, Custom/Others pending approval, Room Air Conditioners, Vending Machine Controls, Commercial Refrigeration Equipment, Food Service Equipment, LED Lighting, Chilled Water Resets, Air Handler with ECM
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies:	Geothermal Heat Pumps
Applicable Sectors:	Commercial, Industrial, Nonprofit, Local Government, State Government, Fed. Government, Institutional
Amount:	Custom: $0.10 / kWh reduced Lighting: varies Air Conditioners: $30 - $50/ton Air-source Heat Pumps: $30 - $40/ton Mini-Split Ductless Heat Pumps: $500/unit Geothermal Heat Pumps: $200/ton (open loop); $400/ton (closed loop) Geothermal Heat Pumps (Replacement): $100/ton (open loop); $200/ton (closed loop) Furnace/Air Handler with ECM: $150/unit Chillers: $30 - $40/ton depending on type and efficiency Chilled Water Resets: $0.35 - $6/ton Window/Wall A/C Units: $35 - $70 each Clothes Washer: $50 Water Heater: $150 Retrofit Only Anti-Sweat Heater Controls: $40 - $100/door Night Covers: $8/ln. ft. Programmable Thermostats: $50 ECM Motors for Refrigeration: $40 Vending Misers: $50 Variable Frequency Drives: $40/HP Food Service Commercial Solid Door Refrigerators/Freezers: $60 - $250 Ice Machines: $200 - $600 Steam Cooker: $300 - $600 Energy Star Holding Cabinets: $200 - $400 Fryers: $500 Griddles/Ovens: $850 - $1,500
Maximum Incentive:	$15,000 per customer, per calendar year. Incentives over $10,000 need pre-approval from the utility Total incentive not to exceed 75% of the project cost Geothermal Heat Pumps: $7,500 (open loop); $15,000 (closed loop) Programmable Thermostats: $2,500 per facility, up to 50% of the unit cost
Equipment Requirements:	Equipment must reach certain efficiency standards listed in the program application
Web Site:	http://www.minnkota.com/Conservation/

Summary:

Northern Municipal Power Agency, in collaboration with Minnkota Power Cooperative, Inc., offers rebates for non-residential customers to improve the energy efficiency of eligible facilities. Participating utilities are listed below this summary. Rebates are available for lighting measures, heating and cooling equipment, food service equipment and refrigeration equipment. All heating and cooling equipment must meet efficiency standards located on the program application forms. Rebates are limited to $15,000 per customer per year, and forms must be received within 60 days of equipment installation. Review the program web site or contact your local participating utility for additional information on this program.

Participating Utilities Include:

Bagley Public Utilities

Baudette Municipal Utilities

Beltrami Electric Cooperative

Clearwater-Polk Electric Cooperative

Fosston Municipal Utilities

Halstad Municipal Utilities

Hawley Public Utilities

North Star Electric Cooperative

PKM Electric Cooperative

Red Lake Electric Cooperative

Red River Valley Cooperative Power

Roseau Electric Cooperative

Roseau Municipal Utilities

City of Stephen Municipal Utilities

Thief River Falls Municipal Utilities

Warren Municipal Utilities

Wild Rice Electric Cooperative

Contact:

Power Savers
Northern Municipal Power Agency
123 2nd Street West
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
Phone: (218) 681-0962
Web Site: http://www.minnkota.com/Conservation/

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