Minnesota

Incentives/Policies for Renewables & Efficiency

Dakota Electric Association - Commercial and Industrial Energy Efficiency Rebate Program

Last DSIRE Review: 05/14/2012

Program Overview:

State:	Minnesota
Incentive Type:	Utility Rebate Program
Eligible Efficiency Technologies:	Lighting, Chillers , Heat pumps, Central Air conditioners, Compressed air, Energy Mgmt. Systems/Building Controls, Motors, Motor VFDs, Processing and Manufacturing Equipment, Agricultural Equipment, Comprehensive Measures/Whole Building, Custom/Others pending approval, Led Exit Signs, Vending Machine Controls, Personal Computing Equipment, Data Center Equipment, Design Assistance, De-commissioning, Energy Audits, LED Traffic Signals, Other, LED Lighting, Air Handling Systems, RTU Economizers
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies:	Geothermal Heat Pumps
Applicable Sectors:	Commercial, Industrial, Construction, Agricultural
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
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
Equipment Requirements:	Review Program Worksheets (available on website)
Web Site:	https://www.dakotaelectric.com/business/programs/rebates_grants_a...

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 ensure that funding is still available. Additional information and applications for all rebates can be found on the website listed above.

Contact:

Energy Experts
Dakota Electric Service
4300 220th Street West
Farmington, MN 55024
Phone: (651) 463-6243
Phone 2: (800) 874-3409
E-Mail: energyservices@dakotaelelctric.com
Web Site: http://www.dakotaelectric.com/

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