Empire Electric Association - Commercial Energy Efficiency Credit Program

Last updated: June 04, 2019

Program Overview

Implementing Sector:Utility
Category:Financial Incentive
State:Colorado
Incentive Type:Rebate Program
Web Site:https://eea.coop/content/energy-efficiency-products-program
Administrator:Empire Electric Association, Inc.
Utilities:Empire Electric Assn, Inc
Eligible Efficiency Technologies:Lighting, Lighting Controls/Sensors, Heat pumps, Motors, LED Lighting
Incentive Amount:Lighting: LED 3-ft or 4-ft Linear Replacement Lamp: $3/lamp Lighting: LED Exit Sign: $7/sign Lighting: LED Low Bay (8k to 10k lumens): $45/lamp Refrigerated/Freezer Case LED Lighting: $60 per door (reach-in cases) or $10 per linear foot for top light (multi-deck cases) Electric Motors: $8/HP Motor Wiring Assistance: $1.50/HP Variable Speed Drive Retrofit: Varies based on motor HP Electric Water Heaters: $60 - $700 Energy Star Air-Conditioners: $200 - $300 Ground Source Electric Heat Pumps: $1,000/ton Air Source Electric Heat Pumps: $170 - $900
Maximum Incentive:Lighting: 50% of material cost up to $20,000 Pole Mounted Lighting: 25% of head or retrofit kit up to $20,000 Refrigerated Case Lighting: Lesser of 50% of material cost or $3,000 Variable Speed Drive Retrofit: Less of 50% of cost of VSD unit or $20,000
Equipment Requirements:See Program Website

Incentives

Technologies:LED Lighting
Sectors:Commercial, Federal Government
Parameters:The incentive has a minimum of 3.00 $/Unit, The incentive has a maximum of 45.00 $/Unit
Technologies:Heat pumps
Sectors:Commercial, Federal Government
Parameters:The incentive has a minimum of 170.00 $/Unit, The incentive has a maximum of 1000.00 $/Unit
Technologies:Motors
Sectors:Commercial, Federal Government
Parameters:The incentive has a minimum of 1.50 $/horsepower, The incentive has a maximum of 8.00 $/horsepower
Technologies:Lighting Controls/Sensors
Sectors:Commercial, Federal Government
Parameters:The incentive is 60.00 $/Unit
Technologies:Water Heaters
Sectors:Commercial, Federal Government
Parameters:The incentive has a minimum of 60.00 $/Unit, The incentive has a maximum of 700.00 $/Unit

Summary

Empire Electric Association provides rebates for its commercial customers who upgrade to energy efficient lighting, HVAC equipment, and motors. These rebates are offered in conjunction with Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, with Empire Electric generally matching the incentive amounts provided by Tri-State for equipment and appliances.  In many cases, additional rebates are available for HVAC  equipment which exceeds the minimum efficiency or technology requirements of the program. For specific details on rebate amounts, equipment requirements, and additional incentives available, review the Energy Efficiency Credit Program Worksheet located on Empire Electric's website.

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