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

Summary

Last modified on February 12, 2015.

Financial Incentive Program

Place	Iowa
Name	Black Hills Energy (Gas) - Commercial Energy Efficiency Rebate Programs
Incentive Type	Utility Rebate Program
Applicable Sector	Agricultural, Commercial, Fed. Government, Industrial, Local Government, Nonprofit, State Government
Eligible Technologies	Boilers, Building Insulation, Caulking/Weather-stripping, Custom/Others pending approval, Doors, Furnaces, Programmable Thermostats, Water Heaters, Commercial Cooking Equipment, Pool/Spa Covers, Tankless Water Heaters
Active Incentive	Yes
Implementing Sector	Utility
Energy Category	Energy Efficiency Incentive Programs
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
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) and R-19 (floor)
Installation Requirements	Rebates over $10,000 must be pre-approved. Certain measures require a commercial energy evaluation recommendation to be eligible for payout.
Maximum Incentive	Infiltration Control: $1,500 Insulation: 25,000 sq. ft.
Program Administrator	Black Hills Energy
Website	http://www.bhesavemoney.com
References	DSIRE

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.

Incentive Contact

Contact Name	Energy Savers Plus
Department	Black Hills Energy
Address	P.O. Box 7390
Place	Des Moines, Iowa
Zip/Postal Code	50309
Phone	(888) 567-0799
Phone 2	(888) 890-5554
Website	http://www.bhesavemoney.com

• Incentive and policy data are reviewed and approved by the N.C. Solar Center's DSIRE project staff.