Empire Electric Association - Commercial Energy Efficiency Rebate Program

January 27, 2023

Summary

Empire Electric Association provides rebates for its commercial customers who upgrade to energy efficient equipment. See the Program website above for more information. 

For Retrofits, New Construction, and Exterior Lighting

Contact an Energy Management Advisor to find out about incentives paid for other kinds of lamps and fixtures. $250 minimum rebate amount required for processing Commercial LED’s.

For Air Source Electric Heat Pumps

EEA’s Rules and Regulations require you to advise EEA when making any material changes or increases in your connected load. Call EEA Engineering at (970) 564-4406 to schedule an assessment before you purchase your new equipment. Rebates may be denied if you refuse to install required service upgrades.

Credit must be requested within 90 days of purchase. 

Program Overview

Implementing Sector: Utility
Category: Financial Incentive
State: Colorado
Incentive Type: Rebate Program
Web Site: https://eea.coop/energy-efficiency-products-program
Administrator: Empire Electric Association, Inc.
Start Date:
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies:
  • Water Heaters
  • Lighting
  • Lighting Controls/Sensors
  • Heat pumps
  • LED Lighting
  • Level-2 Electric Vehicle Service Equipment
  • Direct Current Fast Charging Equipment
Incentive Amount: EV Chargers
Level-2 Chargers - Up to $2,000
DC-Charger (50 - 75 kW) - Up to $4,500
DC-Charger (76 - 149 kW) - Up to $6,500
DC-Charger (150 kW or above) - Up to $9,000

Retrofits, New Construction, and Exterior Lighting
Contact Energy Advisor at (970) 565-4444

Heat Pump
Air Source Electric Heat Pump (Minimum size - 1 ton capacity)
Tier 1 - $1,800
Tier 2 - $2,400
Air Source Quality Heat Pump Installation - $250
Maximum Incentive: EV Chargers
Level-2 Chargers - 50% of Equipment and installation costs
DC-Charger (50 - 75 kW) - 50% of Equipment and installation costs
DC-Charger (76 - 149 kW) - 50% of Equipment and installation costs
DC-Charger (150 kW or above) - 50% of Equipment and installation costs
Retrofits, New Construction, and Exterior Lighting
Incentives are capped at 50% of invoiced fixture or lamp material cost. Each project is capped at $20,000.
Heat Pump
Air Source Electric Heat Pump (Minimum size - 1 ton capacity)
Tier 1 - Not to exceed 50% of equipment cost.
Tier 2 - Not to exceed 50% of equipment cost.
Equipment Requirements: See Program Website

Contact

Name: Energy Management Advisor
Organization: Empire Electric Association
Address:
CO
Phone: (970) 565-4444

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.