Rochester Public Utilities - Residential Conserve and Save Rebate (Minnesota)

Summary

Last modified on February 12, 2015.

Financial Incentive Program

Place	Minnesota
Name	Rochester Public Utilities - Residential Conserve and Save Rebate
Incentive Type	Utility Rebate Program
Applicable Sector	Residential
Eligible Technologies	Central Air conditioners, Clothes Washers, Custom/Others pending approval, Dehumidifiers, Dishwasher, Heat pumps, Lighting, Refrigerators, Geothermal Heat Pumps, LED Lighting
Active Incentive	Yes
Implementing Sector	Utility
Energy Category	Energy Efficiency Incentive Programs, Renewable Energy Incentive Programs
Amount	Clothes Washer: $50 Dehumidifier: $65 Custom measures: contact RPU for consultation Dishwashers: $25 Refrigerators/Freezers: $25, plus $15 bonus if properly recycled Room Air Conditioners: $25, plus $15 bonus if properly recycled Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs: 50% of cost CFL Light Fixtures: $15 LED Bulbs: $10 - $15 LED Fixtures: $20 Central AC/Ductless Mini Split(<20,000 BTU): $100, plus $25 for per SEER above base Furnace Fan Motors: $50 Air Source Heat Pumps(<20,000 BTU): $100, plus $25 for per SEER above base Geothermal Heat Pumps: $200/ton plus $150 per SEER above base, plus $250 bonus with desuperheater
Equipment Requirements	All appliances must be ENERGY STAR rated Central A/C: Minimum SEER of 14.5 Geothermal Heat Pumps: Minimum EER 17.1, COP 3.6 (Water-to-Air); EER 16.1, COP 3.1 (Water-to-Water) Air Source Heat Pumps: SEER of 14.5 Furnace Fan Motor: Minimum 92% AFUE
Expiration Date	2012-12-31
Program Administrator	Rochester Public Utilities
Website	http://www.rpu.org/your-home/rebates-programs/conserve-and-save.html
References	DSIRE

Summary

Rochester Public Utilities (RPU) offers incentives to residential customers for installing energy-efficient equipment in participating homes through the Conserve and Save Rebate Program. These incentives are available for a variety of appliances, air conditioners, heat pumps, furnace fan motors and custom measures. All program equipment requirements must be met in order to receive rebates. Applications for measures installed in the previous year must be received by March 31 of the following year. Rebates are available until calendar year program funding is exhausted. Contact RPU for any additional information.

Incentive Contact

Contact Name	Customer Service RPU
Department	Rochester Public Utilities
Address	4000 East River Road NE
Place	Rochester, Minnesota
Zip/Postal Code	55906
Phone	(507) 280-1500
Website	http://www.rpu.org

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