Black Hills Energy (Electric) - Commercial Energy Efficiency Program

March 29, 2023

Summary

Black Hills Energy offers multiple programs for its Colorado commercial and industrial customers to save electricity in their facilities. The commercial prescriptive rebate program provides standardized predetermined rebates to commercial customers that install or upgrade energy efficient equipment recommended by an energy evaluation. Eligible incentives include lighting, heating and cooling, chillers, compressed air and electric vehicle chargers.

Visit the program website for more information.

Program Overview

Implementing Sector: Utility
Category: Financial Incentive
State: Colorado
Incentive Type: Rebate Program
Web Site: https://www.blackhillsenergy.com/efficiency-and-savings/commercial-rebates/colorado-electric-commercial-rebates
Administrator:
Start Date:
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies:
  • Geothermal Heat Pumps
  • Lighting
  • Lighting Controls/Sensors
  • Chillers
  • Heat pumps
  • Air conditioners
  • Compressed air
  • Energy Mgmt. Systems/Building Controls
  • Doors
  • Roofs
  • Motors
  • Motor VFDs
  • Custom/Others pending approval
  • Other EE
  • Food Service Equipment
  • LED Lighting
  • Commercial Refrigeration Equipment
  • Industrial Systems General
  • HVAC
  • Load Management
  • Level-2 Electric Vehicle Service Equipment
Incentive Amount: Lighting
Varies, see program brochure for further details

Heating & Cooling Systems
Packaged Terminal Air Conditioner: $40/ton
Packaged Terminal Heat Pump: $40/ton
Air Conditioner, Packaged & Split Systems: $10 - $35/ton
Air Source Heat Pump, Packaged & Split Systems: $50/ton
Water Source Heat Pump Systems: $50/ton
Geothermal Heat Pump: $750/ton
Direct Evaporative Pre-Cooling for Air Cooled Condensers: $100/ton
Air Conditioner Tune-Up: $10
HVAC Economizer: $75/ton
Evaporative Cooler: $100 - $400 per unit
Smart Thermostat: $75 per unit
HVAC Demand Control Ventilation: $750 per unit
Advanced Rooftop Controls: $150
Air Cooled Chiller with Condenser: $40/ton

Refrigeration and Food Service
Electronically Commuted Motors (ECM) for Refrigeration and Freezer Evaporators: $70 - $125 per unit
Evaporative Fan Control: $100 per unit
Automatic Door Closer: $75 per door
Anti-Sweat Door Heater Controls: $75 per door
Strip Curtains: $150 per door
Pre-Rinse Spray Valve: $20 per unit
Commercial Heat Pump Water Heater: $300 per unit
Tankless Water Heater (Electric): $525 per unit
Night Curtains: $7.50 per linear foot

Motors:
Variable Frequency Drive: $150 per HP
Motors: $50 - $10,000

Custom:
Lesser of 50% of incremental project cost, $/kWh saved ($0.15 - $0.30/kWh)
See Custom Program Guide for more Information.

Retrocommissioning
Building Tune-Up (5,000 up to 50,000 sq. ft.): Up to 75% of the cost of the study, not exceeding $1,000
Retrocommissioning (≥ 50,000 sq. ft.): Up to 75% of the cost of the study, not exceeding $15,000
See Retrocommissioning Program Guide for more Information.

Energy Management System Program:
Up to 30% of the system cost and installation
See Energy Management System Program Guide for more Information.

Indoor Agriculture Program:
Lesser of 50% of incremental project cost, $/kWh saved ($0.15 - $0.30/kWh)
See Indoor Agriculture Program Guide for more Information.

Compressed Air Audit Program:
50 HP to 99 HP: 100% of study costs, up to $2,500
100 HP or greater: 75% of study costs, up to $15,000
See Compressed Air Program Guide for more Information.

New Construction Rebate Program
Square Footage (5-15k): $1,000 Design Team Incentive, $.06-$.19/kWh Construction incentive
Square Footage (≥ 15k): $3,500 Design Team Incentive, $.06-$.19/kWh Construction incentive
See New Construction Program Guide for more Information.

Small Business Direct Install Program:
70% of the equipment and installation costs
See Small Business Direct Install Program Guide for more Information.
Maximum Incentive: See program web site
Equipment Requirements: See program web site

Contact

Name: Black Hills Energy Commercial
Address:
Phone: (888) 567-0799

This information is sourced from DSIRE; the most comprehensive source of information on incentives and policies that support renewables and energy efficiency in the United States. Established in 1995, DSIRE is operated by the N.C. Clean Energy Technology Center at N.C. State University.