River Falls Municipal Utilities - Business Energy Efficiency Rebate Program

March 03, 2023

Summary

River Falls Municipal Utility (RFMU) offers a variety of rebates to business customers for implementing energy efficient equipment upgrades. Incentives are available for commercial lighting, central AC tune-ups, LED exit signs, and custom projects.

Custom offerings include the Shared Savings Program, which provides incentives between $2,500 and $50,000 to cover the sometimes daunting upfront cost of energy efficiency improvements. Repayments are made through monthly installments on a customer's utility bill. Repayment plans are based on the savings generated from the implemented energy efficiency measures. As a result, the amount paid on a customer's utility bill should remain basically unchanged.

The River Falls Municipal Utilities (RFMU) Rebate Program offers business incentives for energy efficiency, commercial air tune-ups, energy efficiency for non-profits, new construction design assistance, and schools assistance.

Additionally, the Focus on Energy Rebate Program is designed to help commercial customers who wish to make energy efficiency upgrades. Customers must get pre-approval to qualify for this program. Eligible measures include:

  • Lighting
  • HVAC
  • Motors and Drives
  • Compressed Air Systems
  • Electric Chillers
  • Food service measures
  • Agricultural Process Equipment
  • Specialty Measures
  • Energy Efficiency studies

Incentive amounts for the Focus on Energy Rebate Program vary by project. Contact the utility or visit the focus on energy website for more information.

Program Overview

Implementing Sector: Utility
Category: Financial Incentive
State: Wisconsin
Incentive Type: Rebate Program
Web Site: http://www.rfmu.org/index.aspx?nid=710
Administrator: River Falls Municipal Utilities
Start Date:
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies:
  • Lighting
  • Lighting Controls/Sensors
  • Chillers
  • Furnaces
  • Boilers
  • Heat pumps
  • Air conditioners
  • Programmable Thermostats
  • Duct/Air sealing
  • Building Insulation
  • Motors
  • Motor VFDs
  • Processing and Manufacturing Equipment
  • Agricultural Equipment
  • Comprehensive Measures/Whole Building
  • Custom/Others pending approval
  • Other EE
  • Food Service Equipment
  • Commercial Refrigeration Equipment
Incentive Amount: Shared Savings Program: $2,500 - $50,000
Energy Efficiency Program: up to $5,000
Commercial Central AC Tune-Up: $50
Equipment Requirements: Contact RFMU for details on specific projects
Installation Requirements: Contact RFMU for details on specific projects

Contact

Name: Customer Service - RFMU
Address: 222 Lewis Street, Suite 228
River Falls WI 54022
Phone: (715) 425-0906
Email: RFMU@wppienergy.org
Name: Mike Noreen
Organization: River Falls Municipal Utilities
Address: 222 Lewis Street, Suite 228
River Falls WI 54022
Phone: (715) 426-3467
Email: mnoreen@rfcity.org

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.