Minnesota Incentives/Policies for Energy Efficiency |
 |
Last DSIRE Review: 04/12/2012
Program Overview:
| State: |
Minnesota |
| Incentive Type: |
Utility Rebate Program |
| Eligible Efficiency Technologies: |
Clothes Washers, Refrigerators, Water Heaters, Heat pumps, Central Air conditioners, Room Air Conditioners, LED Lighting, Air conditioner tune-up |
| Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies: |
Geothermal Heat Pumps |
| Applicable Sectors: |
Residential |
| Amount: | Central A/C: $180 - $330 depending on SEER rating
Room A/C: $50
Air-Source Heat Pump: $480 - $630 depending on SEER rating
Geothermal Heat Pump: $400/ton
Refrigerator Recycling: $75
Clothes Washer: $65, depending on efficiency
Water Heater: $200
A/C tune-up: $60
Furnace Fan with ECM: $50 - $100
|
| Equipment Requirements: | All equipment must be ENERGY STAR rated to qualify for rebates
Central A/C: 14.5 SEER minimum
Clothes Washer: 5.5 Water Factor Maximum
Heat Pumps: 14.5 SEER or higher
Water Heaters: must have an energy factor of 0.91 or higher and be enrolled in the Off-Peak Water Heating Program |
| Installation Requirements: | Central A/C and heat pumps must be installed by a registered HVAC-certified contractor
|
| Web Site: |
http://www.elkriverutilities.com/cipelecres.php
|
Summary:
Elk River Municipal Utilities provides rebates to residential electric customers who purchase and install Energy Star rated appliances and HVAC equipment. Eligible equipment includes:
- Central and Room A/C
- Air-Source and Geothermal Heat Pumps
- Clothes Washers
- Refrigerator Recycling
- Water Heaters
In order to receive rebates for appliances, rebate application must be jointly filled out with appliance dealer. Installation of central A/C and heat pumps must be done by a pre-approved HVAC-certified contractor.
In addition to appliance rebate opportunities, Elk River Municipal Utilities also offers reimbursement for A/C tune-ups conducted by HVAC contractors. More information, including rebate applications and a list of pre-approved contractors, may be found at the web site listed above. |
|
 |
Disclaimer: The information presented on the DSIRE web site provides an unofficial overview of financial incentives and other policies. It does not constitute professional tax advice or other professional financial guidance, and it should not be used as the only source of information when making purchasing decisions, investment decisions or tax decisions, or when executing other binding agreements. Please refer to the individual contact provided below each summary to verify that a specific financial incentive or other policy applies to your project.
While the DSIRE staff strives to provide the best information possible, the DSIRE staff, the N.C. Solar Center, N.C. State University and the Interstate Renewable Energy Council, Inc. make no representations or warranties, either express or implied, concerning the accuracy, completeness, reliability or suitability of the information. The DSIRE staff, the N.C. Solar Center, N.C. State University and the Interstate Renewable Energy Council, Inc. disclaim all liability of any kind arising out of your use or misuse of the information contained or referenced on DSIRE Web pages.
|
