River Falls Municipal Utilities - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program

October 01, 2024

Summary

River Falls Municipal Utility (RFMU), in conjunction with the Wisconsin Focus on Energy program, offers a variety of rebates to residential electric customers for upgrading to energy efficient equipment. Incentives currently exist for electric vehicle chargers, smart thermostats, landscape equipment and A/C system tune-ups.

RFMU's Renewable Energy Program also provides a host of incentives for customers participating in Green Blocks, Community and Rooftop Solar to qualify for larger rebates. RFMU is also encouraging its customers to plant trees around their homes for the energy saving and environmental benefits. Finally, the Energy Star Home Performance Program provides a rebate of up to $2,400 or 70% of the completed project of whole-building efficiency measures taken by homeowners.

For specific program details, applications, and requirements, please visit the program web site listed above.

Program Overview

Implementing Sector: Utility
Category: Financial Incentive
State: Wisconsin
Incentive Type: Rebate Program
Web Site: http://www.rfmu.org/928/RFMU-Efficiency-Programs---Residential
Administrator: River Falls Municipal Utilities
Start Date:
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies:
  • Air conditioners
  • Programmable Thermostats
  • Duct/Air sealing
  • Building Insulation
  • Comprehensive Measures/Whole Building
  • Other EE
  • Yes; specific technologies not identified
  • LED Lighting
  • Level-2 Electric Vehicle Service Equipment
Incentive Amount: Residential and Multifamily Incentive for Energy Efficiency
$1000 for qualified energy efficiency equipment. Eligible projects may include air source heat pump and air source water heaters. See website for additional details.

Electric Vehicle Charging Program
Level 2 Charger: Maximum of 50% of installed cost up to $500

Electrification of Landscape Equipment
20% of the product cost if you're participating in one of RFMU's renewable energy program or 10% if you choose not to participate in clean energy.

Home Energy Assessment
The assessment costs $50 but the price is reduced to $25 if you're participating in one of our renewable energy program. Coupled with the Focus on Energy's - Home Performance with ENERGY STAR Program you can receive a maximum of $2,400 or 70% of the project cost.

Smart Thermostat: Up to $50

Central Air Conditioner
Tune-up: $50 chamber check

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.