Montana

Incentives/Policies for Renewables & Efficiency

NorthWestern Energy (Electric) - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program

Last DSIRE Review: 03/06/2013

Program Overview:

State:	Montana
Incentive Type:	Utility Rebate Program
Eligible Efficiency Technologies:	Refrigerators, Dehumidifiers, Equipment Insulation, Lighting, Heat recovery, Programmable Thermostats, Energy Mgmt. Systems/Building Controls, Caulking/Weather-stripping, Duct/Air sealing, Building Insulation, Roofs, Comprehensive Measures/Whole Building, Pool Pumps, Personal Computing Equipment, Cooking Equipment, Clothes Dryer, Doors
Applicable Sectors:	Residential, Construction, Installer/Contractor
Amount:	Proper Sizing AC or Heat Pump: $10/unit Programmable Thermostat: $0.005-$0.006/sq. ft. controlled Light Colored Shingles: $30/home Door Foam Core: $10-$20/door Duct Sealing: $350 Outlet Gasket: $5/home Canned Light Sealing: $10 - $12/can Building Insulation: $0.32-$1/sq. ft. Refrigerator/Freezer: $15/unit Clothes Dryer: $30/unit Weather Stripping and Door Sweep: $20 Pool Pump Timer: $25
Maximum Incentive:	Lighting: Maximum of fifteen CFLs and five lighting fixtures per calendar year Programmable Thermostat: Two units per household
Equipment Requirements:	Much meet efficiency requirements; see incentive applications for details
Installation Requirements:	All rebate amounts shown apply to preferred contractors; rebates for most equipment are less if Self-Installing or using Non-Preferred Contractors
Funding Source:	Montana natural gas and electric supply rates
Expiration Date:	12/31/2013 (current application)
Web Site:	http://www.northwesternenergy.com/display.aspx?Page=Rebates_Home_...

Summary:

NorthWestern Energy offers a variety of rebates for residential customers to make energy efficiency improvements in their existing homes. Customers who purchase or implement energy efficient appliances, lighting, HVAC services, insulation and programmable thermostats are eligible for prescriptive rebates from NorthWestern. There are also many rebates available for both electric and natural gas space and water-heating. Details for all rebate offerings are found on the program web site listed above.

In addition to the home improvement rebates listed above, The E+ New Homes Program offers rebates for new home construction that incorporates certain energy efficiency measures. Members can receive rebates in the new home program in three ways: By installing Energy Star® light fixtures and CFLs, by building a home that qualifies under the NorthWestern Energy Star Homes standards, or by including other specific energy efficiency measures in the new construction.

Contact:

Customer Service - NorthWestern
Northwestern Energy
P.O. Box 1167
Helena, MT 59624
Phone: (800) 823-5995
Fax: (800) 823-5885

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