Connexus Energy - Commercial Energy Efficiency Rebate Programs

May 31, 2024

Summary

Connexus Energy provides rebates to commercial, industrial, and agricultural customers in order to encourage energy efficiency. Business customers are eligible for free energy evaluations and a variety of rebates on qualifying technologies, including:

  • High-efficiency lighting (rebates vary depending on the number of lamps installed and type of fixture) 
  • Geothermal heat pumps 
  • Chillers and air conditioners 
  • Adjustable speed drives 
  • Motor systems 

Rebate forms for these technologies are available on the program website. Custom incentives are also available; contact Connexus Energy to talk with a representative regarding custom rebates for energy efficiency in businesses.


 

 

Program Overview

Implementing Sector: Utility
Category: Financial Incentive
State: Minnesota
Incentive Type: Rebate Program
Web Site: https://www.connexusenergy.com/business/save-money-and-energy/programs-and-rebates
Administrator: Connexus Energy
Start Date:
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies:
  • Lighting
  • Lighting Controls/Sensors
  • Chillers
  • Heat pumps
  • Air conditioners
  • Compressed air
  • Motors
  • Motor VFDs
  • Custom/Others pending approval
  • Food Service Equipment
  • Commercial Cooking Equipment
  • LED Lighting
  • Commercial Refrigeration Equipment
  • HVAC
Incentive Amount: Lighting
Automatic Controls: $5 - $20
LED Fixtures: $25 - $120
LED Lamps: $2 - $20
Exit Sign: $2

HVAC
Air Cooled Chiller: $15/ton
Water Cooled Chillers : $15/ton
Air Source Heat Pumps: $100/ton, plus $2/ton for each 0.1 EER above minimum standard
Condensers: $15/ton, plus $2/ton for each 0.1 EER above minimum standard
Ground Source Heat Pumps: $200 - $400/ton
Ductless Mini-Split: $100/ton
Packaged Terminal AC: $50/ton
Rooftop Units: $15/ton, plus $2/ton for each 0.1 EER above minimum standard
Variable Air Volume Box: $70/unit

Motors & Drives
Fractional Motor: $5/HP - $15/HP
Variable Frequency Drive: $60/HP

Commercial Kitchen Equipment
See application for details.

Electric Forklifts
Fleet Addition, Conversion, & New Construction: $2,000/unit
Electric Forklift - Fleet Retention or Refurbished Fleet Additions: $500/unit

Compressed Air
Cycling Air Dyer: $150
Engineered Nozzle: $30
Low Pressure Drop Filter: $100
No Loss Drain: $100
Pressure/Flow Controller: $200
Storage Tank: $750

Agricultural Rebates
See application for details.

Electric Vehicles
EV charger, dulti port: $2,000/charger
EV charger, single port: $500/charger

Custom: Varies, Contact a business account representative to learn more
Maximum Incentive: The maximum rebate amount shall be the lesser of 50% of the project cost or $30,000
Equipment Requirements: Custom: New equipment must exceed the energy efficiency of existing or standard equipment. See program website for guidelines
See individual program worksheets on website for all other equipment requirements

Contact

Name: Program Manager - CE
Address: 14601 Ramsey Boulevard NW
Ramsey MN 55303
Phone: (763) 323-2650
Email: info@connexusenergy.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.