New Ulm Public Utilities - Energy Efficiency Rebate Program
New Ulm Public Utilities Comm residential energy efficiency rebate program
program summary
eligible technologies
Clothes Washers, Dishwasher, Refrigerators/Freezers, Dehumidifiers, Ceiling Fan, Water Heaters, Lighting, Furnaces, Boilers, Heat pumps, Air conditioners, Programmable Thermostats, LED Lighting, HVAC, Electric Clothes Dryer, Dual Fuel Air-Source Heat Pump
website
program administrator
New Ulm Public Utilities
list of rebates
Dual Fuel Air-Source Heat Pump - Minimum rebate of $125
Heat pumps - Minimum rebate of $200
Clothes Washers - Flat rebate of $50
Electric Clothes Dryer - Flat rebate of $50
Dehumidifiers - Flat rebate of $15
Dishwasher - Flat rebate of $25
Refrigerators/Freezers - Flat rebate of $40
Ceiling Fan - Maximum rebate of 50% of cost
Air conditioners - Flat rebate of $40
Furnaces - Flat rebate of $25
Furnaces - Minimum rebate of $150
Programmable Thermostats - Minimum rebate of $30
Air conditioners - Minimum rebate of $140
Lighting - Flat rebate of $0.3 per W
program notes
- February 18, 2016
- Change in incentive amounts and additions to machine readable information.
- May 28, 2019
- Annual review, changes to incentives.
- June 20, 2022
- Annual Review, updated program description, contact, eligible incentives.
- April 18, 2024
- Annual review, eligible technologies have changed.
- October 27, 2025
- The New Ulm Public Utilities Energy Rebate Program offers a range of financial incentives to encourage residents and businesses to improve energy efficiency and reduce utility costs. Residential customers can earn rebates for upgrading to Energy Star appliances, installing smart thermostats, or performing furnace and central air clean-and-check services. The program also provides incentives for efficient HVAC systems, water heaters, and LED lighting, helping households lower their energy use while improving comfort and reliability.For commercial and industrial customers, New Ulm Public Utilities supports larger-scale upgrades such as high-efficiency lighting retrofits, electric motor replacements, and district-energy system improvements. These rebates aim to promote long-term savings and sustainable energy management across the community. Check the website or call (507) 359-8264 to learn more.
- October 27, 2025
- Annual review, program details have been updated.
What cities does New Ulm Public Utilities Comm cover?
- The following cities are in the New Ulm Public Utilities Comm service area. However, this program may not be
available in every city. Check the program website for details.
- New Ulm