Energy Efficiency Rebates

Dakota Electric Association - Commercial and Industrial Energy Efficiency Rebate Program

Dakota Electric Association commercial energy efficiency rebate program

program summary

Dakota Electric Association provides financial incentives for commercial and industrial customers to increase the energy efficiency of eligible facilities. Rebates are limited to 50% of the project cost up to a maximum of $100,000. Customers who wish to participate in this rebate program should call Dakota Electric Association before the new equipment is purchased to ensure that funding is still available. Application forms and examples of products in each category can be found below or at the website above.

eligible technologies
Geothermal Heat Pumps, Dishwasher, Refrigerators/Freezers, Lighting, Lighting Controls/Sensors, Chillers, Heat pumps, Compressed air, Motors, Motor VFDs, Agricultural Equipment, Custom/Others pending approval, Other EE, Food Service Equipment, LED Lighting, Building Systems, Level-2 Electric Vehicle Service Equipment
website
https://www.dakotaelectric.com/member-services/programs-rebates/for-your-business/energy-wise-rebates/
program administrator
Dakota Electric Service
list of rebates
Agricultural Equipment - Minimum rebate of $2 per Unit
Building Systems - Flat rebate of 50% of cost
Compressed air - Minimum rebate of $30 per Unit
Level-2 Electric Vehicle Service Equipment - Flat rebate of $1000
Food Service Equipment - Minimum rebate of $25 per Unit
Dishwasher - Minimum rebate of $50
Refrigerators/Freezers - Minimum rebate of $25 per Unit
LED Lighting - Minimum rebate of $2
Motors - Minimum rebate of $5 per Unit
Motor VFDs - Flat rebate of $30 per Unit
program notes
November 12, 2015
Annual review; incentive amounts have not changed
November 1, 2018
Annual review, changes to incentives.
July 12, 2022
Annual Review, updated program description and eligible incentives. Attached forms for each category of incentive.
June 11, 2024
Annual review, incentive amounts and eligible technologies have been updated.
What cities does Dakota Electric Association cover?
The following cities are in the Dakota Electric Association service area. However, this program may not be available in every city. Check the program website for details.
Burnsville, Cannon Falls, Cottage Grove, Elko New Market, Farmington, Hampton, Hastings, Inver Grove Heights, Lakeville, Mendota, Minneapolis, Newport, Northfield, Prescott, Prior Lake, Randolph, Rosemount, Saint Paul, Saint Paul Park, South Saint Paul, Vermillion, Webster, Welch