Dakota Electric Association - Commercial and Industrial Energy Efficiency Rebate Program (Minnesota)

Summary

Last modified on February 12, 2015.

Financial Incentive Program

Place	Minnesota
Name	Dakota Electric Association - Commercial and Industrial Energy Efficiency Rebate Program
Incentive Type	Utility Rebate Program
Applicable Sector	Agricultural, Commercial, Industrial
Eligible Technologies	Central Air conditioners, Chillers, Custom/Others pending approval, Heat pumps, Lighting, Lighting Controls/Sensors, Motor VFDs, Motors, Processing and Manufacturing Equipment, Water Heaters, LED Exit Signs, Vending Machine Controls, Data Center Equipment, Geothermal Heat Pumps, Design Assistance, De-commissioning, Energy Audits, LED Lighting
Active Incentive	Yes
Implementing Sector	Utility
Energy Category	Energy Efficiency Incentive Programs, Renewable Energy Incentive Programs
Amount	HVAC Chillers: $10 - $20/Ton, plus $2/ton, per 0.1 above base efficiency Cooling Towers: $3/nominal tower ton Air Handling Systems (VAV): $170/VAV Box Geothermal Heat Pump: $400/ton Air Source Heat Pumps: $30 - $330 Central AC: $30 - $330/unit Electric Heating: $30/kw Rooftop/Split System Heat Pump: $18/ton, plus $5/ton per 0.1 above base efficiency Condensers: $18/ton, plus $5/ton per 0.1 above base efficiency PTAC/Water Source Heat Pumps: $10 - $13/ton, plus $1.30 - $3.50/ton per 0.1 above base efficiency Economizers: $13/RTU ton Lighting Lighting (Retrofit): $0.55 - $125/unit Lighting (New Construction): $0.55 - $22/lamp/fixture LED Exit Sign: $10 LED Lighting: $6 - $110/unit LED Traffic Signals: $12.75 - $55/sign Motors Motors: $15/HP Variable Frequency Drives: $30/HP Building/Process Measures Building Commissioning: 50% of the project cost Compressed Air Evaluation: 50% of project cost Energy Star Building Certification: 50% of project cost Design Assistance: 50% of project cost Plan Review: 50% of project cost Energy Audit: 50% of the project cost VendingMiser: $75 Date Center/Computer Room Efficiency: Not Specified Agricultural: Varies based on energy savings Custom: 50% of project cost, up to $100,000
Equipment Requirements	Review Program Worksheets (available on website)
Maximum Incentive	$100,000 Building Measures: 50% of project cost up to $20,000 Central Air Conditioning: $1,500 Compressed Air Evaluation: $2,000 - $15,000 depending on HP
Program Administrator	Dakota Electric Service
Website	https://www.dakotaelectric.com/business/programs/rebates_grants_and_loans/rebates_grants_and_loans
References	DSIRE

Summary

Dakota Electric Association provides financial incentives for commercial and industrial customers to increase the energy efficiency of eligible facilities. Examples of equipment and measures eligible for rebates:

• adjustable speed drives
• HVAC equipment
• lighting retrofits
• lighting in new buildings
• motors
• vending machine controls
• heat pumps

Rebates are limited to 50% of the project cost up to a maximum of $100,000. Customers who wish to participate in this rebate program should call Dakota Electric Association before the new equipment is purchased to be sure there is still funding available. Information and applications for various rebates can be found on the web site listed above.

Incentive Contact

Contact Name	Energy Experts
Department	Dakota Electric Service
Address	4300 220th Street West
Place	Farmington, Minnesota
Zip/Postal Code	55024
Phone	(651) 463-6243
Phone 2	(800) 874-3409
Email	energyservices@dakotaelelctric.com
Website	http://www.dakotaelectric.com/

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