Black Hills Energy (Gas) - Commercial Energy Efficiency Program

May 10, 2024

Summary

Black Hills Energy offers multiple programs for Colorado commercial and industrial customers to save natural gas in eligible facilities. The commercial prescriptive rebate program provides standardized, predetermined rebates to commercial customers that install or upgrade energy efficient equipment recommended by an energy evaluation. Black Hills Energy also offers the custom rebate program to commercial and industrial customers for projects that reduce energy usage. All custom incentives are calculated based upon energy savings above the program standard. Additionally, new construction incentives are available for new buildings which incorporate efficient design techniques and equipment. Visit the program website for more information on these offerings.

Program Overview

Implementing Sector:	Utility
Category:	Financial Incentive
State:	Colorado
Incentive Type:	Rebate Program
Web Site:	https://www.blackhillsenergy.com/efficiency-and-savings/commercial-rebates/colorado-gas-commercial-rebates
Administrator:	Black Hills Energy
Start Date:
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies:	Furnaces Boilers Programmable Thermostats Caulking/Weather-stripping Duct/Air sealing Building Insulation Custom/Others pending approval Other EE Insulation Food Service Equipment Commercial Cooking Equipment
Incentive Amount:	HIGH EFFICIENCY COMMERCIAL EQUIPMENT Backup Generator: $230 Swimming Pool Cover: $290 NATURAL GAS SPACE HEATING EQUIPMENT Furnace: $250 - $600 Boiler: $1,600 Combination Gas Space & Water Heat: $4,730 Gas Fired Absorption Heat Pump: $6,310 NATURAL GAS SPACE HEATING EQUIPMENT Setback Thermostat: Up to $150 Smart Thermostat: Up to $100 Direct Digital Control System: $1,860 Economizer Tune-Up: $150 NATURAL GAS COOKING EQUIPMENT Char-Broiler (infrared): $1,650 Upright Broiler (infrared): $1,200 Conveyor Oven: $4,125 Rack Oven: $2,000 Salamander Broiler: $750 Steam Cooker: $600 ENVELOPE MEASURE RETROFIT Wall Insulation: $0.25/sq. ft. (Up to $895) Ceiling Insulation: $0.25/sq. ft. (Up to $2,665) Duct Insulation: 70% of cost up to $460 Duct Repair and Sealing: 70% of cost up to $2,200 Boiler Pipe Insulation: 70% of cost up to $600 Infiltration Control: $0.50 per perimeter of windows in feet (Up to $220)
Equipment Requirements:	See program website. Envelope Measures are for retrofit only, new construction or new additions are not eligible for rebate.

Contact

Name:	Efficiency Programs
Organization:	Black Hills Energy
Address:	625 Ninth Street Rapid City 57701
Phone:	(888) 391-8702
Email:	BlackHillsSBDI@franklinenergy.com

This information is sourced from DSIRE; the most comprehensive source of information on incentives and policies that support renewables and energy efficiency in the United States. Established in 1995, DSIRE is operated by the N.C. Clean Energy Technology Center at N.C. State University.