Minnesota

Incentives/Policies for Renewables & Efficiency

Litchfield Public Utilities - Commercial & Industrial Energy Efficiency Rebate Program

Last DSIRE Review: 08/10/2012

Program Overview:

State:	Minnesota
Incentive Type:	Utility Rebate Program
Eligible Efficiency Technologies:	Lighting, Lighting Controls/Sensors, Chillers , Heat pumps, Central Air conditioners, Motors, Custom/Others pending approval, Room Air Conditioners, Vending Machine Controls, Commercial Refrigeration Equipment, Food Service Equipment, Compressed Air Leak Correction, Lodging Guestroom Energy Management System, Variable Speed Drives, Anti-Sweat Heater Controls/Door Misers, Custom (approval required)
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies:	Geothermal Heat Pumps
Applicable Sectors:	Commercial, Industrial, Nonprofit, Local Government, State Government, Fed. Government
Amount:	Lighting: See program website Room A/C: $25, plus $25 for recycling an old, working unit Central A/C: $100 - $200, plus additional rebate for efficiency ratings above 14.5 SEER Air Source Heat Pump:$100 - $200, plus additional rebate for efficiency ratings above 14.5 SEER Variable Speed Drives: $60 - $3600 Compressed Air Leak Correction: $4/HP Guest Room Energy Management System: $75 - $85 VendingMiser: $50 Combination Ovens: $900 Convection Ovens: $225 Fryers: $150 Griddles: $175 Insulated Holding Cabinets: $200 - $300 Steam Cookers: $400 - $550 Refrigerators & Freezers: $100 - $125 Ice Makers: $150 - $400 Dishwashers: $300-$1000 Ventilation Hood Controllers: $165 per horsepower of controlled fans Low-Flow Spray Valves: 50% of installed cost Anti-Sweat Heat Controls: $40 per controlled door Geothermal Heat Pump:$200/ton, plus $25/ton for every 1 EER above minimum required EER Appliances Refrigerators: $25, plus $50 for recycling an old, working unit Freezers: $25, plus $50 for recycling an old, working unit Dishwashers: $25 Clothes Washers: $50 Dehumidifiers: $65
Equipment Requirements:	Efficiency of equipment must meet program requirements
Web Site:	http://www.SaveEnergyInLitchfield.com

Summary:

Southern Minnesota Municipal Power Agency (SMMPA) is a joint-action agency which generates and sells reliable electricity at wholesale to its eighteen non-profit, municipally-owned member utilities, and develops innovative products and services to help them deliver value to customers. With help from SMMPA, Litchfield Public Utilities provides incentives for its commercial and industrial customers to improve the energy efficiency of facilities. Rebates are available for qualified dishwashers, clothes washers, air conditioners (central and room), lighting, heat pumps (air-source and geothermal), dehumidifiers, refrigerators, and freezers. Appliances must be ENERGY STAR to qualify for the rebate, and bonus incentives are available in some cases if the old working appliance is properly recycled. Specific program details and requirements can be found on the website listed above.

Contact:

George N. Baldwin
Litchfield Public Utilities
126 N. Marshall Avenue
Litchfield, MN 55355-2110
Phone: (320) 693-7201
E-Mail: george.baldwin@ci.litchfield.mn.us
Web Site: http://www.litch.com

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