South Dakota

Incentives/Policies for Energy Efficiency

Black Hills Power - Commercial Energy Efficiency Programs

Last DSIRE Review: 12/17/2012

Program Overview:

State:	South Dakota
Incentive Type:	Utility Rebate Program
Eligible Efficiency Technologies:	Water Heaters, Lighting, Lighting Controls/Sensors, Heat pumps, Motors, Motor VFDs, Refrigerator Recycling
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies:	Geothermal Heat Pumps
Applicable Sectors:	Commercial, Industrial, Nonprofit, Local Government, State Government, Fed. Government, Agricultural
Amount:	General Custom: lesser of 50% of cost and $0.30 /kWh saved annually Variable Frequency Drive: $30 /hp Water Heater: $1.50 /tank gallon Air-Source Heat Pump: $150 /ton Geothermal Heat Pump: $150 /ton Geothermal Loop Field: $125 /ton Refrigerator Recycling: $30 Lighting T8 Fixtures: $5 - $18 /system or $0.50 /lamp High Bay Fluorescents: $40 - $125 CFLs: $8 - $25 Indirect Lighting: $16 - $24 Pulse Start Metal Halide Fixtures: $25 - $65 Lighting Controls: $12 - $35 Motors Totally Enclosed Fan-Cooled: $10 - $600 Open Drip-Proof: $10 - $600
Maximum Incentive:	$25,000
Eligible System Size:	Variable Frequency Drive: 1 - 200 hp Water Heaters: 30 - 120 gallons Heat Pump: 1 -5 tons Motor: 1 - 200 hp Refrigerator: 10 - 30 cubic feet
Equipment Requirements:	Water Heaters: .94 EF minimum Air-Source Heat Pump: 15 SEER, 8.5 HSPF minimum Geothermal Heat Pump: 15 SEER, 4.2 COP minimum Refrigerator: Must be in working condition Motor: 77% - 82.5% minimum NEMA Nominal Efficiency, depending on motor speed Lighting: See program website
Web Site:	http://www.blackhillspower.com/howto/index.htm

Summary:

Black Hills Power provides rebates for its commercial customers who install energy efficient heat pumps, motors, variable frequency drives, lighting, and water heaters. Custom rebates for approved measures are also available. Examples of measures that could qualify for the custom rebate program include: large scale geothermal heat pumps, industrial and agricultural equipment, and energy management systems. For more information on specific program requirements, guidelines, and applications, visit Black Hills Power's website or contact the utility directly.

Contact:

Jim Keck
Black Hills Power
PO BOX 1400
Rapid City, SD 57702
Phone: (605) 721-2612
Phone 2: (800) 742-8948
E-Mail: jim.keck@blackhillspower.com
Web Site: http://www.blackhillspower.com

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