Hutchinson Utilities Commission - Commercial Energy Efficiency Program

April 06, 2023

Summary

Hutchinson Utilities Commission (HUC) offers rebates to commercial customers in Hutchinson who perform energy conservation improvements to their businesses. Rebates are available for a variety of energy efficient equipment including lighting; HVAC and cooling technologies; motors, pumps, and variable frequency drives; and refrigeration and restaurant equipment. Applications must include an original itemized sales receipt and will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis. Visit the program website for more information.

Program Overview

Implementing Sector: Utility
Category: Financial Incentive
State: Minnesota
Incentive Type: Rebate Program
Web Site: http://www.brightenergysolutions.com/municipalities-container/mn/hutchinson-utilities-commission/
Administrator: Hutchinson Utilities Commission
Start Date:
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies:
  • Geothermal Heat Pumps
  • Dishwasher
  • Water Heaters
  • Lighting Controls/Sensors
  • Furnaces
  • Boilers
  • Heat pumps
  • Compressed air
  • Energy Mgmt. Systems/Building Controls
  • Windows
  • Motors
  • Motor VFDs
  • Custom/Others pending approval
  • Other EE
  • Food Service Equipment
  • LED Lighting
  • Commercial Refrigeration Equipment
Incentive Amount: Commercial Ice Machines: $50-$300
Replace Open Multi-Deck Cooler or Freezer Cases with Glass Door Reach-In Cases: $30/linear foot
ECM Fan Motors: $20-$50
Reach-In Freezer Case Doors: $15-$50
LED Reach-In Refrigeration Case Lighting: $4-$30/unit
Occupancy Sensor Controlling LED Reach-In Refrigerated Case Lighting: $5
VFD Air Compressor: $35/hp
No Loss Air Drains: $160/drain
Mist Eliminators: $4/hp
Dew Point Demand Controls: $150/100 cfm
Cycling Refrigerated Dryers: $75/100 cfm
Added Compressed Air Storage: $20/hp
Low-Pressure Blower Replacing Compressed Air Blow Off: $1,500/hp
Engineered Compressed Air Nozzles: $20/nozzle
Compressed Air Leak Survey: up to $5,000
Custom Program: $270 per average kW saved during utility peak hours
New Construction LED Lighting: $1.50-$115/unit
New Construction Occupancy Sensor Controlling LED Refrigerated Case Lighting: $5/door
New Construction DLC Networked Lighting Control: $0.09/W
New Construction LED High or Low Bay Occupancy Sensor Control: $10/fixture
LED Lighting Retrofit: $1.50-$25/unit
LED Lighting Controls/Sensors Retrofit: Varies, see program website
Variable Frequency Drives: $40/hp
High Efficiency Pumps: $60-$400
Commercial Dishwashers: $60-$1000
Food Service Equipment: Varies, see program website
Geothermal Heat Pumps: $200/ton
Gas Furnaces or Boilers: $300-$400/unit
EC Motors: $70-$1000
Window and Wall (Sleeve) A/C Units: $25
Guest Room Energy Management Systems: $50/room
Demand Controlled Ventilation: $35 per 1000 sq. ft. (CO2 Demand Controlled Ventilation), $0.70 per CFM (Energy Recovery Ventilator)
Gas Water Heaters: $100-$300
Heat Pump Water Heaters: $75
Window Film: $0.40/sq. ft.
Maximum Incentive: Custom Program: 75% of cost or 100% if self-installed, $5,000 per customer
Equipment Requirements: Review Prescriptive Rebate List on Website

Incentives

This program has 8 incentives
Technologies: Geothermal Heat Pumps
Sectors: Commercial
Parameters: The incentive is 200.00 $/ton
Technologies: Furnaces, Boilers
Sectors: Commercial
Parameters: The incentive has a maximum of $300.00, The incentive has a minimum of $400.00
Technologies: Motors
Sectors: Commercial
Parameters: The incentive has a maximum of 20.00 $/motor, The incentive has a minimum of 1000.00 $/motor
Technologies: Compressed air
Sectors: Commercial
Parameters: The incentive is 35.00 $/horsepower
Technologies: Dishwasher
Sectors: Commercial
Parameters: The incentive has a maximum of 60.00 $/Unit, The incentive has a minimum of 1000.00 $/Unit
Technologies: Energy Mgmt. Systems/Building Controls
Sectors: Commercial
Parameters: The incentive is 50.00 $/Unit
Technologies: Windows
Sectors: Commercial
Parameters: The incentive is 0.40 $/square foot
Technologies: Custom/Others pending approval
Sectors: Commercial
Parameters: The incentive is 270.00 $/kW peak demand reduction

Contact

Name: Hutchinson Utilities Commission
Organization: Energy Conservation Administrator -- Hutchins
Address:
MN
Phone: (605) 338-4042

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.