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Rochester Public Utilities - Commercial and Industrial Energy Efficiency Rebate Program

Last updated: July 17, 2019

Program Overview

Implementing Sector:	Utility
Category:	Financial Incentive
State:	Minnesota
Incentive Type:	Rebate Program
Web Site:	https://www.rpu.org/rebates-programs/commercial/conserve-save-rebates.php
Administrator:	Rochester Public Utilities
Utilities:	Rochester Public Utilities
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies:	Geothermal Heat Pumps
Eligible Efficiency Technologies:	Lighting, Lighting Controls/Sensors, Chillers, Heat pumps, Air conditioners, Compressed air, Energy Mgmt. Systems/Building Controls, Motors, Motor VFDs, Custom/Others pending approval, Food Service Equipment, LED Lighting, Commercial Refrigeration Equipment
Incentive Amount:	Air Compressor Leak Repair: $4 - $9 per horsepower Air Source Heat Pumps: $70 per ton, efficiency bonus rebate available Air Conditioners: $70 per ton, efficiency bonus rebate available Chillers: $8 - $15 per ton, efficiency bonus rebate available Food Service Equipment: varies Geothermal Heat Pumps: $200 per ton, efficiency bonus rebate available Lighting: varies Variable Speed Drives: varies Custom Measures: $0.045 per kWh saved
Equipment Requirements:	See Program Applications on web site for equipment requirements.

Incentives

Technologies:	Air conditioners
Sectors:	Commercial
Parameters:	The incentive has a minimum of 70.00 $/ton

Technologies:	Geothermal Heat Pumps
Sectors:	Commercial
Parameters:	The incentive has a minimum of 200.00 $/ton

Technologies:	Heat pumps
Sectors:	Commercial
Parameters:	The incentive has a minimum of 70.00 $/ton

Summary

Rochester Public Utilities (RPU) offers incentives to commercial and industrial customers that install energy-efficient equipment in eligible facilities. Rebates are available for lighting equipment, HVAC equipment, anti-sweat heater controls for cooler/freezer doors, heat pumps (air and ground source), food service equipment, motors and variable speed drives. Rebates on Energy Star appliances are also available through this program. Custom energy efficiency rebates, including equipment and measures not found in the formal rebate program, are also available to RPU customers. Applications must be submitted and approved before the new equipment is installed. Customers must submit original invoices with the quantity, price of materials, purchase or order date, installation costs, and all applicable tax information. Rebates are available until funds are exhausted for the calendar year. Contact RPU for more information on this program.

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