Connexus Energy - Commercial Energy Efficiency Rebate Programs (Minnesota)

Summary

Last modified on February 12, 2015.

Financial Incentive Program

Place	Minnesota
Name	Connexus Energy - Commercial Energy Efficiency Rebate Programs
Incentive Type	Utility Rebate Program
Applicable Sector	Agricultural, Commercial, Fed. Government, Industrial, Local Government, Nonprofit, State Government
Eligible Technologies	Agricultural Equipment, Central Air conditioners, Chillers, Comprehensive Measures/Whole Building, Compressed air, Custom/Others pending approval, Energy Mgmt. Systems/Building Controls, Heat pumps, Lighting, Motor VFDs, Motors, Vending Machine Controls, Commercial Refrigeration Equipment, Geothermal Heat Pumps, LED Lighting, RTU Economizers, Air Handlers
Active Incentive	Yes
Implementing Sector	Utility
Energy Category	Energy Efficiency Incentive Programs, Renewable Energy Incentive Programs
Amount	Custom: Varies Lighting: Varies LED Exit Signs: $10 LED Traffic Signals: $12.75 - $55/unit Lighting Controls: $7 - $40 Variable Frequency Drive: $30/hp Motors: $5 - $15/HP Rooftop Units/Split Systems/Condensers: $18/ton plus $5/ton for each 0.1 EER above minimum standard Air Source Heat Pumps: $118/ton plus $5/ton for each 0.1 EER above minimum standard RTU Economizers: 13/RTU ton Chillers: $10 - $20/ton plus $2/ton per 0.01 kW/ton below base Cooling Towers: $3/nominal tower ton Air Handling Systems: $170/VAV Box Packaged Terminal AC/Heat Pumps: $10/ton plus $1.30 - $3.50/ton for each 0.1 EER above minimum standard Water Source Heat Pumps: $13/ton plus $1.30/ton for each 0.1 EER above minimum standard Geothermal Heat Pumps: $400/ton Compressed Air Evaluation: 50% of cost up to $15,000 Beverage Vending: $75 Refrigeration Case Door: $25
Equipment Requirements	See Individual Program Worksheets on Website
Maximum Incentive	The maximum rebate amount shall be the lesser of 50% of the project cost or $100,000
Program Administrator	Connexus Energy
Website	http://www.connexusenergy.com/rebatescomm.aspx
References	DSIRE

Summary

Connexus Energy provides rebates to commercial, industrial and agricultural customers in order to encourage energy efficiency. Business customers are eligible for free energy evaluations and a variety of rebates on qualifying technologies, including:

• high-efficiency lighting (rebates vary depending on the number of lamps installed and type of fixture)
• geothermal heat pumps
• chillers and air conditioners
• adjustable speed drives
• motor systems
• beverage machine controllers
• LED traffic signals

Rebate forms for these technologies are available at the program web site. Custom incentives are also available; contact Connexus Energy to talk with a representative regarding custom rebates for energy-efficiency in businesses.

To receive a rebate for new motor systems, the nameplate on the motor must clearly show the standards given by the National Electrical Manufacturers Association. Motors with a greater power than 200 horsepower must be evaluated and approved by Connexus Energy before any rebate can be received.

Review the individual rebate worksheets available on the program web site for more information.

Incentive Contact

Contact Name	Program Manager - CE
Department	Connexus Energy
Division	Custom Solutions
Address	14601 Ramsey Boulevard NW
Place	Ramsey, Minnesota
Zip/Postal Code	55303
Phone	(763) 323-2650
Phone 2	(763) 323-2600
Fax	(763) 323-2603
Email	info@connexusenergy.com
Website	http://www.connexusenergy.com

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