Energy Efficiency Rebates

Empire District Electric - Commercial and Industrial Efficiency Rebates

Empire District Electric Co commercial energy efficiency rebate program

program summary
Empire District Electric Company offers rebates to certain commercial and industrial customers for the installation of energy efficiency equipment. Prescriptive rebates for lighting, air conditioners, and motors are available for customers using CB and SH tariffs. Custom rebates are available for customers on CB, SH, GP, PFM, and TEB rate schedules. If a small commercial customer applies for a customer rebate, the application will be evaluated to see if it can be accommodated under the prescriptive rebate formulas. Custom rebates will only be approved if there is a demonstrated cost-effective energy and/or demand reduction potential. 

Prescriptive rebate levels vary dramatically according to measure, size, and efficiency. Measures that are not eligible for prescriptive rebates may be eligible as custom measures. Custom rebates are calculated as the lesser of three values: equivalent payback of 2 years; 50% of the incremental cost of the equipment; or 50% of the avoided life cycle demand and energy costs. All custom rebates must be pre-approved by the utility and are also subject to post-installation verification. Custom equipment must generally be UL-listed, or have an equivalent independent certification as determined by the utility.

Rebates will be issued on a first-come, first-served basis. Interested parties should contact the utility for additional information and application details.

 

 

 

eligible technologies
Lighting, Lighting Controls/Sensors, Chillers, Air conditioners, Energy Mgmt. Systems/Building Controls, Motors, Custom/Others pending approval, Commercial Refrigeration Equipment
website
https://empiremogas.programprocessing.com/
program administrator
Empire District Electric
program notes
June 11, 2015
Annual review; no change to incentive amounts
July 24, 2018
Annual review, changes to incentive.
June 25, 2019
Updated website link.
March 28, 2023
Update URL, no other major changes.
What cities does Empire District Electric Co cover?
The following cities are in the Empire District Electric Co service area. However, this program may not be available in every city. Check the program website for details.
Afton, Anderson, Arcola, Asbury, Ash Grove, Aurora, Baxter Springs, Bentonville, Berryville, Billings, Blue Eye, Bluejacket, Bois D Arc, Bolivar, Branson, Brookline, Buffalo, Carl Junction, Carterville, Carthage, Cassville, Chetopa, Clever, Collins, Columbus, Commerce, Crane, Decatur, Diamond, Duenweg, Dunnegan, Eagle Rock, Eureka Springs, Everton, Fair Play, Fairland, Flemington, Forsyth, Galena, Gentry, Golden, Goodman, Granby, Gravette, Green Forest, Greenfield, Grove, Half Way, Hollister, Humansville, Joplin, Kirbyville, Kissee Mills, La Russell, Lampe, Lanagan, Lockwood, Marionville, Maysville, Miami, Miller, Monett, Mount Vernon, Neosho, Nixa, Noel, North Miami, Oak Grove, Oronogo, Oswego, Ozark, Picher, Pierce City, Pineville, Pittsburg, Powersite, Purdy, Quapaw, Reeds, Reeds Spring, Republic, Ridgedale, Riverton, Rockaway Beach, Sarcoxie, Scammon, Seligman, Seneca, Shell Knob, South Greenfield, South West City, Sparta, Springfield, Stark City, Stella, Stockton, Stotts City, Strafford, Sulphur Springs, Taneyville, Tiff City, Treece, Verona, Waco, Walnut Grove, Weaubleau, Webb City, Weir, Wentworth, Willard, Wyandotte