NorthWestern Energy - Commercial Rebate Program (Electric)

January 31, 2018

Summary

NorthWestern Energy offers incentives to commercial customers in South Dakota through their Efficiency Plus (E+) program. Incentives are offered for installing energy efficient equipment in eligible facilities. Rebates are available for NorthWestern Energy existing commercial electric heating customers. Rebate categories include high efficiency lighting and controls, office equipment and appliances, high efficiency air conditioning equipment, insulation, variable frequency drives (VFDs) or more specialized measures.

All installments must meet certain energy efficiency standards to qualify. Receipts must be turned in with the program application in order to qualify for the rebate.  Visit the program web site for more information and specific equipment requirements.

Program Overview

Implementing Sector: Utility
Category: Financial Incentive
State: South Dakota
Incentive Type: Rebate Program
Web Site: http://www.northwesternenergy.com/save-energy-money/business-services
Administrator: Northwestern Energy
Start Date: 10/01/14
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies:
  • Equipment Insulation
  • Water Heaters
  • Lighting
  • Lighting Controls/Sensors
  • Chillers
  • Air conditioners
  • Programmable Thermostats
  • Building Insulation
  • Motors
  • Motor VFDs
  • Food Service Equipment
  • Personal Computing Equipment
  • Data Center Equipment
  • LED Lighting
  • Commercial Refrigeration Equipment
Incentive Amount: Lamp Fixtures: $5 - $12 per ballast
CFL: $1.00 - $5.00 per lamp
LED Face Exit Sign: $10 per Sign
Photocell: $30 per unit
T-8 lamp 4 foot: $1.00 per lamp
MV, HPSV or MH to T-8: $0.35 per Watt saved
Occupancy Sensor or Sweep Control: $0.05 - $0.10 per watt controlled
Daylighting Controls: $0.30 per sq ft

Programmable Thermostat: $0.02 - $0.04 per sq. ft.
Motor- Pump or Fan System - Variable Speed Drive: $100 per motor HP
Hotel Key Card or OS Room Energy Control System: $100 per room
Exhaust Hood Makeup Air: $0.40 per CFM
Automated Exhaust VFD Control - Parking Garage Sensor: $150 per fan HP

Cooling Tower Motor: $12 per chiller ton
Centrifugal Chiller: $45 per chiller ton
Cooking Hood Controls: $0.25 per CFM
Wireless Direct Digital Control Upgrade: $0.02 per sq. ft.
Low Flow Shower Head: $6 per unit
Water Heater Temperature Set Back: $1 per gallon
Wall Insulation: $0.30 - $0.40 per sq. ft.
Hot Water Pipe Insulation: $1.50 per linear ft.
Above Deck Roof Insulation: $0.50 - $0.75 per sq. ft.
Attic Insulation: $0.35 - $0.65 per sq. ft.
Duct Insulation: $2.00 - $2.50 per sq. ft.
Server Virtualization: $75/unit installed
Server (Early Retirement): $50/server removed Dishwasher: $6 - $50 per unit
Fryer: $100 per unit< br /> Steam Cooker: $300 per unit< br />
Equipment Requirements: Food Service Equipment, Computer and Printer: Must be ENERGY STAR rated

Incentives

This program has 9 incentives
Technologies: Programmable Thermostats
Sectors: Commercial, Industrial, Federal Government
Parameters: The incentive has a maximum of 0.02 $/square foot, The incentive has a minimum of 0.04 $/square foot
Technologies: Chillers
Sectors: Commercial, Industrial, Federal Government
Parameters: The incentive is 45.00 $/ton
Technologies: Building Insulation
Sectors: Commercial, Industrial, Federal Government
Parameters: The incentive is 0.30 $/square foot
Technologies: Equipment Insulation
Sectors: Commercial, Industrial, Federal Government
Parameters: The incentive has a maximum of 0.30 $/square foot, The incentive has a minimum of 0.40 $/square foot
Technologies: Motor VFDs
Sectors: Commercial, Industrial, Federal Government
Parameters: The incentive is 100.00 $/horsepower
Technologies: Lighting
Sectors: Commercial, Industrial, Federal Government
Parameters: The incentive has a maximum of 5.00 $/fixture, The incentive has a minimum of 12.00 $/fixture
Technologies: Lighting Controls/Sensors
Sectors: Commercial, Industrial, Federal Government
Parameters: The incentive is 0.30 $/square foot
Technologies: Water Heaters
Sectors: Commercial, Industrial, Federal Government
Parameters: The incentive is 1.00 $/gallon
Technologies: Food Service Equipment
Sectors: Commercial, Industrial, Federal Government
Parameters: The incentive is 75.00 $/Unit

Contact

Name: E+ Programs
Address: 11 E. Park St.
Butte 59701
Phone: (800) 245-6977
Email: E+programs@northwestern.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.