Connexus Energy - Commercial Energy Efficiency Rebate Programs

Last updated: June 10, 2019

Program Overview

Implementing Sector:Utility
Category:Financial Incentive
State:Minnesota
Incentive Type:Rebate Program
Web Site:https://www.connexusenergy.com/business/rebates/
Administrator:Connexus Energy
Utilities:Connexus Energy
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies:Geothermal Heat Pumps
Eligible Efficiency Technologies:Lighting, Lighting Controls/Sensors, Chillers, Heat pumps, Air conditioners, Compressed air, Motors, Motor VFDs, Comprehensive Measures/Whole Building, Custom/Others pending approval, Other EE, Vending Machine Controls, LED Lighting, Commercial Refrigeration Equipment
Incentive Amount:2019 Rebates are no longer available. Lighting Automatic Controls: $5 - $25; $4 - $15 (new construction) Fluorescent Lamp (new construction): $0.55 - $20 (new construction); $0.55 - $17 (retrofit) HID: $6.50 - $22 LED Exit Sign (retrofit): $10 LED Fixture: $20 - $140; $17 - $120 (new construction) LED Lamp: $5 - $50; $4 - $40 (new construction) Other Non-LED Lighting: See program website HVAC Air Cooled Chiller: $10/ton Air Handling System: $170/VAV box Air Source Heat Pumps: $200/ton, plus $5/ton for each 0.1 EER above minimum standard Condensers: $18/ton, plus $5/ton for each 0.1 EER above minimum standard Cooling Tower: $3/nominal tower ton Geothermal Heat Pumps: $400/ton Mini-Split AC & ASHP: $200 - $300/unit Packaged Terminal AC: $10/ton Rooftop Units: $18/ton, plus $5/ton for each 0.1 EER above minimum standard RTU Economizers: $13/RTU ton Water Cooled Chiller: $18 - $20/ton Water-Source Heat Pump: $13, plus $1.30/ton for each 0.1 EER above minimum standard Motors & Drives Fractional Motor: $5/HP - $15/HP Retrofit Motors: $15/HP Variable Frequency Drive: $30/HP Miscellaneous Beverage Vending: $75 Compressed Air Evaluation: 50% of cost up to $15,000, depending on HP Custom: Varies, see program website Refrigeration Case Door: $25
Maximum Incentive:The maximum rebate amount shall be the lesser of 50% of the project cost or $100,000
Equipment Requirements:Air Cooled Chillers: 9.70 EER, 13 SEER Custom: New equipment must exceed the energy efficiency of existing or standard equipment. See program website for guidelines See individual program worksheets on website for all other equipment requirements
Installation Requirements:Applications for 2017 rebates must be submitted no later than November 17, 2017

Incentives

Technologies:Geothermal Heat Pumps
Sectors:Commercial, Industrial, Local Government, Nonprofit, State Government, Federal Government, Agricultural
Parameters:The incentive is 400.00 $/ton
Technologies:Chillers
Sectors:Commercial, Industrial, Local Government, Nonprofit, State Government, Federal Government, Agricultural
Parameters:The incentive has a minimum of 10.00 $/ton, The incentive has a maximum of 20.00 $/ton
Technologies:Heat pumps
Sectors:Commercial, Industrial, Local Government, Nonprofit, State Government, Federal Government, Agricultural
Parameters:The incentive is 200.00 $/ton
Technologies:Air conditioners
Sectors:Commercial, Industrial, Local Government, Nonprofit, State Government, Federal Government, Agricultural
Parameters:The incentive has a minimum of 200.00 $/Unit, The incentive has a maximum of 300.00 $/Unit
Technologies:Motor VFDs
Sectors:Commercial, Industrial, Local Government, Nonprofit, State Government, Federal Government, Agricultural
Parameters:The incentive is 30.00 $/horsepower
Technologies:Motors
Sectors:Commercial, Industrial, Local Government, Nonprofit, State Government, Federal Government, Agricultural
Parameters:The incentive has a minimum of 5.00 $/horsepower, The incentive has a maximum of 15.00 $/horsepower
Technologies:Lighting Controls/Sensors
Sectors:Commercial, Industrial, Local Government, Nonprofit, State Government, Federal Government, Agricultural
Parameters:The incentive has a minimum of 4.00 $/Unit, The incentive has a maximum of 25.00 $/Unit
Technologies:Vending Machine Controls
Sectors:Commercial, Industrial, Local Government, Nonprofit, State Government, Federal Government, Agricultural
Parameters:The incentive is 75.00 $/Unit
Technologies:Lighting
Sectors:Commercial, Industrial, Local Government, Nonprofit, State Government, Federal Government, Agricultural
Parameters:The incentive has a minimum of 0.55 $/Unit, The incentive has a maximum of 20.00 $/Unit
Technologies:LED Lighting
Sectors:Commercial, Industrial, Local Government, Nonprofit, State Government, Federal Government, Agricultural
Parameters:The incentive has a minimum of 4.00 $/Unit, The incentive has a maximum of 140.00 $/Unit
Technologies:Commercial Refrigeration Equipment
Sectors:Commercial, Industrial, Local Government, Nonprofit, State Government, Federal Government, Agricultural
Parameters:The incentive is 25.00 $/Unit
Technologies:Compressed air
Sectors:Commercial, Industrial, Local Government, Nonprofit, State Government, Federal Government, Agricultural
Parameters:The incentive is 18.00 $/ton

Summary

Note: Rebates are no longer available for 2019 as the annual rebate budget is now fully committed.

Connexus Energy provides rebates to commercial, industrial and agricultural customers in order to encourage energy efficiency. Business customers are eligible for free energy evaluations and a variety of rebates on qualifying technologies, including:

  • High-efficiency lighting (rebates vary depending on the number of lamps installed and type of fixture) 
  • Geothermal heat pumps 
  • Chillers and air conditioners 
  • Adjustable speed drives 
  • Motor systems 
  • Beverage machine controllers 
  • LED traffic signals 

Rebate forms for these technologies are available at the program web site. Custom incentives are also available; contact Connexus Energy to talk with a representative regarding custom rebates for energy-efficiency in businesses.

To receive a rebate for new motor systems, the nameplate on the motor must clearly show the standards given by the National Electrical Manufacturers Association. Motors with a greater power than 200 horsepower must be evaluated and approved by Connexus Energy before any rebate can be received.

Review the individual rebate worksheets available on the program website for more information.

 

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