Wild Rice Electric Cooperative - Commercial Energy Efficiency Rebate Program

May 25, 2011

Summary

Wild Rice Electric Cooperative, in collaboration with Minnkota Power Cooperative, Inc. and the Northern Municipal Power Agency, offers rebates for their non-residential customers to improve the energy efficiency of their facilities. Rebates are available for lighting measures, heating and cooling equipment, food service equipment and refrigeration equipment. All heating and cooling equipment must meet efficiency standards located on the program application form. Rebates are limited to $15,000 per customer per year, and forms must be received within 60 days of equipment installation. Contact Wild Rice Electric Cooperative for any other information on this program or visit the program web site.

Program Overview

Implementing Sector:	Utility
Category:	Financial Incentive
State:	Minnesota
Incentive Type:	Rebate Program
Web Site:	http://www.wildriceelectric.com/msp-rebates.html
Administrator:	Wild Rice Electric
Start Date:
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies:	Geothermal Heat Pumps Lighting Lighting Controls/Sensors Chillers Heat pumps Air conditioners Programmable Thermostats Motors Motor VFDs Custom/Others pending approval Other EE Food Service Equipment Commercial Refrigeration Equipment
Incentive Amount:	Lighting: varies Air Conditioners: $30 - $50/ton Air-source Heat Pumps: $30 - $40/ton Mini-Split Ductless Heat Pumps: $500/unit Geothermal Heat Pumps: $200/ton (open loop); $400/ton (closed loop) Furnace/Air Handler with ECM: $150/unit Chillers: $30 - $40/ton depending on type and efficiency Chilled Water Resets: $0.35 - $6/ton Window/Wall A/C Units: $35 - $70 each Anti-Sweat Heater Controls: $40 - $100/door Night Covers: $8/ln. ft. Programmable Thermostats: $50 Commercial Solid Door Refrigerators/Freezers: $60 - $250 Ice Machines: $200 - $600 Steam Cooker: $300 - $600 Energy Star Holding Cabinets: $200 - $400 Fryers: $500 Griddles/Ovens: $850 - $1,500 Motors: $4 - $15/HP Variable Frequency Drives/ECM Motors: $40/HP Custom: $0.10 / kWh reduced
Maximum Incentive:	$15,000 per customer, per calendar year. Incentives over $10,000 need pre-approval from the utility Total incentive not to exceed 75% of the project cost Geothermal Heat Pumps: $7,500 (open loop); $15,000 (closed loop) Chilled Water Resets: 50% of project cost Programmable Thermostats: $2,500 per facility, up to 50% of the unit cost
Equipment Requirements:	Equipment must reach certain efficiency standards listed in the program application

Contact

Name:	Member Services
Address:	502 North Main Mahnomen MN 56557
Phone:	(218) 935-2517
Email:	memberservices@wildriceelectric.com

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.