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Black Hills Energy - Commercial Energy Efficiency Programs

June 18, 2025

Summary

Black Hills Energy provides prescriptive rebates for its commercial customers who install energy efficient equipment. Custom rebates for approved measures are also available. The custom rebate amount is based on the cost difference between standard and high efficiency equipment and systems, as well as the amount of energy saved. For more information on specific program requirements, guidelines, and applications, visit Black Hills Energy's website or contact the utility directly.

Program Overview

Implementing Sector: Utility
Category: Financial Incentive
State: South Dakota
Incentive Type: Rebate Program
Web Site: https://www.blackhillsenergy.com/efficiency-and-savings/commercial-rebates/south-dakota-commercial-rebates
Administrator: Black Hills Energy
Start Date:
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies:
  • Geothermal Heat Pumps
  • Lighting
  • Lighting Controls/Sensors
  • Heat pumps
  • Air conditioners
  • Programmable Thermostats
  • Energy Mgmt. Systems/Building Controls
  • Doors
  • Custom/Others pending approval
  • LED Lighting
  • Commercial Refrigeration Equipment
  • HVAC
Incentive Amount: 2025 Commercial Prescriptive Program
Lighting: $0.50 - $200 per unit

Other Qualifying Measures
Strip Curtain for Walk-in Coolers and Freezers: $125 per Measure
HVAC Demand Control Ventilation: $500 per Measure
ECM for Walk-in and Reach-in Coolers/Freezers: $75 per Measure
Evaporator Fan Control for ECMs: $75 per Measure
Add Doors to Open Multi-deck Case: $50 per Measure
Low-Heat and No-Heat Doors: $125 per Measure
Anti-Sweat Heat Control: $100 per Measure
Kitchen Demand Control Ventilation: $2,000 per Measure
Wall Occupancy Sensor: $12 per sensor
Ceiling Occupancy Sensor: $30 per sensor
Daylighting - Continuous Dimming: $25 per sensor
Daylighting - Multiple Step Dimming: $25 per sensor
Daylighting - On/Off: $25 per sensor
VSD Air Compressor: $1,000 per Measure
No Air Loss Drain: $300 per Measure
Cycling Dryer: $430 per Measure
Mist Eliminator: $1,500 per Measure
Dew Point Demand Controls: $1,000 per Measure
Variable Frequency Drive (Fan): $100 per HP
Variable Frequency Driver (Pump): $100 per HP
Air Cooled Chiller: $50 per ton
Packaged Terminal Air Conditioner (PTAC): $100 per Ton
Packaged Terminal Heat Pump (PTHP): $100 per Ton
Guest Room Energy Management Controls - PTAC: $100 per ton
Guest Room Energy Management Controls - PTHP: $100 per ton
Water Source Heat Pump: $50 per ton
Air Conditioner: $35 per ton
Air Source Heat Pump: $50 per ton
Small Commercial Smart Thermostat (CAC): $75 per measure
Small Commercial Smart Thermostat (ASHP): $75 per measure
Pre-Rinse Spray Valve: $25 per Measure
Automatic Door Closer for Walk-In Cooler: $75 per Measure
Automatic Door Closer for Walk-In Freezer: $75 per Measure
Maximum Incentive: $5,000 per facility or building per program year
Eligible System Size: See program website
Equipment Requirements: See program website

Incentives

This program has 9 incentives
Technologies: Lighting
Sectors: Commercial
Parameters: The incentive has a minimum of 0.50 $/Unit, The incentive is 200.00 $/Unit
Technologies: Commercial Refrigeration Equipment
Sectors: Commercial
Parameters: The incentive has a maximum of 75.00 $/Unit, The incentive has a minimum of 125.00 $/Unit
Technologies: Doors
Sectors: Commercial
Parameters: The incentive has a maximum of 50.00 $/Unit, The incentive is 125.00 null
Technologies: Lighting Controls/Sensors
Sectors: Commercial
Parameters: The incentive has a maximum of $12.00, The incentive has a minimum of $30.00
Technologies: Air conditioners
Sectors: Commercial
Parameters: The incentive has a maximum of 35.00 $/ton, The incentive has a minimum of 100.00 $/ton
Technologies: Heat pumps
Sectors: Commercial
Parameters: The incentive is 50.00 $/ton, The incentive is 100.00 $/ton
Technologies: Programmable Thermostats
Sectors: Commercial
Parameters: The incentive is 75.00 $
Technologies: Energy Mgmt. Systems/Building Controls
Sectors: Commercial
Parameters: The incentive is 100.00 $/ton
Technologies: HVAC
Sectors: Commercial
Parameters: The incentive is 500.00 $/Unit

Contact

Name: Don Martinez
Organization: Black Hills Energy
Address: P.O. Box 1400
Rapid City SD 57709
Phone: (605) 721-2689
Email: don.martinez@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.