NorthWestern Energy - Residential Rebate Program (Electric)

January 31, 2018

Summary

NorthWestern Energy offers incentives to residential customers in South Dakota through their Efficiency Plus (E+) program. Incentives are offered for installing energy efficient equipment in eligible homes. Rebates are available for NorthWestern Energy existing residential electric heating customers. Rebate categories include high efficiency lighting, air conditioning equipment, insulation, appliances, and 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/residential-services/efficiency-plus/south-dakota/rebates-incentives
Administrator: Northwestern Energy
Start Date: 10/01/14
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies:
  • Dishwasher
  • Refrigerators/Freezers
  • Water Heaters
  • Lighting
  • Heat pumps
  • Air conditioners
  • Programmable Thermostats
  • Caulking/Weather-stripping
  • Duct/Air sealing
  • Building Insulation
  • Doors
  • Pool Pumps
Incentive Amount: CFL Bulb: up to $1 per bulb
CFL Fixture: $5 per fixture
R-11 Steel Door Foam Core: $15 per door
Air Source Heat Pump: $400 - $500 per ton
Faucet Aerators: $2 - $3 per faucet
Low-Flow Showerheads: $2 per showerhead
Weather Stripping and Door Sweep: $20 per home
Outlet Gaskets: $0.30 per gasket
Programmable Thermostat: $0.005 - $0.006 per sq.ft.
Canned Lighting Air tight Sealing: $9.60 - $12 per can
Duct Sealing: $250
Basement or Crawl Space Wall: $0.24 - $0.30 per sq. ft.
Attic Insulation: $0.80 - $1 per sq. ft.
Duct Insulation: $1.60 - $2.00 per sq. ft.
Above Grade Wall Insulation: $0.32 - $0.75 per sq. ft.
Heat Pump Ground or Water Source (Desuperheater): $75 per unit
Water Heater Insulation Wrap: $10 per wrap
Water Heater Thermostat Setback: $0.35 per gallon
Refrigerator/Freezer: $15 per unit
Proper Sizing Air Conditioning: $3 per ton
Lighter Colored Shingles: $25per home
Proper Sizing Heat Pump: $3 per ton Poop Pump Timer: $40 per horsepower
Dishwasher: $6 per unit
Pipe Insulation: $0.80 - $1.00 per linear foot
Equipment Requirements: Refrigerator/Freezer: Must be ENERGY STAR rated
Lighter Colored Shingles: Must be ENERGY STAR rated
See program website for details
Installation Requirements: Basement or Crawl Space Wall: Rim joist insulation only does not qualify

Incentives

This program has 10 incentives
Technologies: Lighting
Sectors: Residential
Parameters: The incentive has a minimum of 5.00 $/fixture
Technologies: Heat pumps
Sectors: Residential
Parameters: The incentive has a minimum of 500.00 $/ton
Technologies: Caulking/Weather-stripping
Sectors: Residential
Parameters: The incentive is 20.00 $
Technologies: Programmable Thermostats
Sectors: Residential
Parameters: The incentive has a maximum of 0.01 $/square foot, The incentive has a minimum of 0.01 $/square foot
Technologies: Duct/Air sealing
Sectors: Residential
Parameters: The incentive is 250.00 $
Technologies: Building Insulation
Sectors: Residential
Parameters: The incentive has a minimum of 2.00 $/square foot
Technologies: Refrigerators/Freezers
Sectors: Residential
Parameters: The incentive is 15.00 $/Unit
Technologies: Doors
Sectors: Residential
Parameters: The incentive is 15.00 $/Unit
Technologies: Pool Pumps
Sectors: Residential
Parameters: The incentive is 40.00 $/horsepower
Technologies: Dishwasher
Sectors: Residential
Parameters: The incentive is 6.00 $/Unit

Contact

Name: E+ Programs
Address: 11 E. Park St.
Butte 59701
Phone: (800) 823-5995
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.