Black Hills Power - Commercial Energy Efficiency Programs

July 07, 2016

Summary

Black Hills Power provides rebates for its commercial customers who install energy efficient heat pumps, motors, variable frequency drives, lighting, and water heaters. Custom rebates for approved measures are also available. The custom rebate amount is based on the cost difference between the standard and high efficiency equipment and systems, as well as the amount of energy saved. Examples of measures that could qualify for the custom rebate program include: large scale geothermal heat pumps; high efficiency refrigeration equipment; industrial and agricultural equipment; and energy management systems. For more information on specific program requirements, guidelines, and applications, visit Black Hills Power's website or contact the utility directly.

Program Overview

Implementing Sector:	Utility
Category:	Financial Incentive
State:	Montana
Incentive Type:	Rebate Program
Web Site:	http://www.bhpsavemoney.com
Administrator:	Black Hills Power
Start Date:
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies:	Geothermal Heat Pumps Water Heaters Lighting Lighting Controls/Sensors Heat pumps Air conditioners Energy Mgmt. Systems/Building Controls Motors Motor VFDs Agricultural Equipment Custom/Others pending approval LED Lighting
Incentive Amount:	HVAC and Water Heaters Variable Frequency Drive: $30 /hp Single Phase or Split System HVAC: $50 /ton Geothermal Heat Pump: $70 /ton Electric Storage Water Heater: $1.50 /gallon Heat Pump Water Heater: $5 /gallon Lighting T8 Fixtures: $5 - $18 /system or $0.50 /lamp High Bay Fluorescents: $40 - $125 CFLs: $8 - $25 Indirect Lighting: $24 /4 foot section Other Fluorescent Fixtures: $4 - $16 Metal Halide Fixtures: $17 - $65 Lighting Controls: $12 - $35 LED Exit Signs: $6 /fixture Other LED: $10 - $100 Motors Totally Enclosed Fan-Cooled: $10 - $600 Open Drip-Proof: $10 - $600 Custom: Varies
Maximum Incentive:	$25,000
Eligible System Size:	Variable Frequency Drive: 1 - 200 hp Single phase or Split System HVAC: Up to 5.4 tons Motor: 1 - 200 hp
Equipment Requirements:	Single Phase or Split System HVAC: SEER 14 or higher Geothermal Heat Pump: EER 17.1 or higher, COP 3.6 or higher Electric Storage Water Heater: EF of 0.95 or higher Heat Pump Water Heater: EF rating of 2.0 or higher Lighting: See program website Motor: 77% - 85.5% minimum NEMA Nominal Efficiency, depending on motor speed

Contact

Name:	Jim Keck
Organization:	Black Hills Power
Address:	PO Box 1400 Rapid City SD 57702
Phone:	(605) 721-2612
Email:	jim.keck@blackhillscorp.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.