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.
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: |
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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 |
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 |
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.
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