Minnesota

Incentives/Policies for Energy Efficiency

Austin Utilities (Gas and Electric) - Residential Conserve and Save Rebate Program

Last DSIRE Review: 08/13/2012

Program Overview:

State:	Minnesota
Incentive Type:	Utility Rebate Program
Eligible Efficiency Technologies:	Dishwasher, Refrigerators, Dehumidifiers, Water Heaters, Lighting, Furnaces , Boilers, Heat pumps, Central Air conditioners, Programmable Thermostats, Building Insulation, Windows, Custom/Others pending approval, Room Air Conditioners, LED Lighting, Drain Water Heat Recovery, Tankless Water Heaters
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies:	Geothermal Heat Pumps
Applicable Sectors:	Residential
Amount:	Programmable Thermostats: $25 Attic Insulation (Self Installed): $0.10 per square foot Attic Insulation (Contractor Installed): $150 plus 0.15 per square foot Air Sealing: $200 Rim Joist Sealing: $150 Wall Insulation: $200 - $300 Windows: $15 Drain Water Heat Recovery (DWHR): $200 Custom: Contact AU for details Electric Rebates CFL Bulbs: 50% of cost CFL Light Fixtures: $15 LED Bulbs/Fixtures: $10 - $20 Clothes Washer: $25 - $100 Dishwashers: $25 Refrigerators/Freezers: $25 Refrigerator/Freezer Recycling: $15 Room Air Conditioners: $25 Room A/C Recycling: $15 Central A/C: $100 - $200, plus $25 - $75 for each SEER point above 14.5 Dehumidifiers: $65 with trade-in of working unit Air Source Heat Pumps: $200/ton, plus $75 for each SEER above requirement Ground Source Heat Pumps: $200/ton, plus $150 for each EER point over requirement, plus $250 per desuperheater Natural Gas Rebates Boilers: $100 - $300 Electronic Ignition Hearth: $75 Furnaces: $100 - $200 Furnace Fan Motor: $50 Water Heaters: $50 - $100 Tankless Water Heaters: $200 - $250 depending on efficiency
Maximum Incentive:	Attic Insulation: Rebate is capped at 50% of cost
Equipment Requirements:	See application form or contact AU for general requirements
Web Site:	http://www.austinutilities.com/pages/residential_conserve_incenti...

Summary:

Austin Utilities offers incentives to its residential customers for the installation of energy-efficient equipment in homes. Rebates are available for both electric and natural gas equipment. Eligible equipment includes a variety of appliances, central air conditioning, heat pumps, boilers, furnaces, water heaters, lighting, ceiling fans, insulation, programmable thermostats, energy audits, and custom measures. Recycling rebates for refrigerators, freezers and room air conditioners are only available to customers who properly recycle their old working models. Austin Utilities will reimburse the customer for specified recycling costs if they have proof that they recycled their old unit and replaced it with an ENERGY STAR model. 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:

Customer Service - AU
Austin Utilities
400 4th Street NE
Austin, MN 55912-3495
Phone: (507) 433-8886
Fax: (507) 433-5045
Web Site: http://www.austinutilities.com

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