Minnesota

Incentives/Policies for Renewables & Efficiency

New Ulm Public Utilities - Energy Efficiency Rebate Program

Last DSIRE Review: 01/11/2013

Program Overview:

State:	Minnesota
Incentive Type:	Utility Rebate Program
Eligible Efficiency Technologies:	Clothes Washers, Dishwasher, Refrigerators, Lighting, Furnaces , Boilers, Central Air conditioners, Programmable Thermostats, Motors, Motor VFDs, Custom/Others pending approval, Room Air Conditioners, LED Lighting, Furnace Cleaning, Shade Tree, A/C Cleaning
Applicable Sectors:	Commercial, Industrial, Residential
Amount:	CFL Bulbs: $2/per bulb LED Bulbs: $5 - $15 Clothes Washer: $50 Dishwasher: $25 Refrigerator/Freezer: $30 Compact/Dormitory Refrigerator: $10 Decommission of old refrigerator/freezer: $20 Room Air Conditioner: $25 Programmable Thermostat: $20 Motors: $10 - $600 Variable Speed Drives: $60 - $3,600 Custom: $0.03/kWh Custom Project Audit: 50% of cost, up to $5,000 Furnace Cleaning: $35 (available between 9/1 and 1/31) Furnace: $100 - $200; varies by efficiency and application Boilers: $100 Variable Speed Furnace Fan Motor: $50 Commercial Lighting: $0.30/nameplate watt Central Air Conditioner: $200 - $350; $75 per additional SEER over 17 Central Air Conditioner Cleaning: $35 (available between 4/1 and 8/31) District Energy System Repair/Modernization: 25% - 60% of project cost Shade Trees: 66% of cost up to $75
Maximum Incentive:	Lighting: $5,000 (small/large commercial customers); $10,000 (industrial) Custom: $2,000 (small commercial); $5,000 (large commercial); $10,000 (industrial) District Energy System Repair/Modernization: 30% of the customer's previous year steam expenses Residential Lighting (CFL/LED Bulbs): $50 Programmable Thermostats: 3 per customer Shade Trees: 6 trees per customer
Equipment Requirements:	Central A/C: minimum of 14.5 SEER rating All Appliances: must be Energy Star rated Furnaces: 92-94% AFUE Boilers: 85% AFUE
Installation Requirements:	Furnace and A/C cleaning must be performed by a participating vendor
Web Site:	http://www.ci.new-ulm.mn.us/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC={743A5650-...

Summary:

New Ulm Public Utilities offers incentives for its residential, commercial, and industrial customers to install energy-efficient equipment in eligible homes and facilities. Equipment eligible for rebates include:

programmable thermostats
Energy Star appliances
boilers
furnaces
central A/C units
central A/C Cleaning
district energy system repair/modernization
room A/C units
lighting
furnace cleanings

In addition to equipment rebates, New Ulm Public Utilities offers an opportunity for customers to increase their energy efficiency through the ReLeaf Tree Reimbursement Program. NUPU will reimburse customers for 2/3 of the cost of eligible trees up to a maximum of $75 per tree, provided the trees are planted in an area that will provide adequate shade to the building.

Rebates vary according to applicable sector, and some rebates are only offered seasonally. More information, including rebate applications and information on the ReLeaf program, can be found at the web site listed above.

Contact:

William Swanson
New Ulm Public Utilities
Attn: Rebates
310 1st North Street
New Ulm, MN 56073
Phone: (507) 359-8228
Phone 2: (507) 354-7318
E-Mail: william.swanson@ci.new-ulm.mn.us
Web Site: http://www.ci.new-ulm.mn.us/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC={38AF3581-FF0D-426C-8665-7FA30A584706}

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