Dakota Electric Association - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program

April 24, 2024

Summary

Dakota Electric Association provides incentives through a partnership with the EnergyWise program for residential customers to install energy-efficient equipment in the home. Rebates under $400 will be issued as a credit on your bill. Rebates are available for a variety of products which are listed below.

Limited rebate funds are available, and rebates are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Some incentives vary by the efficiency of the purchased equipment. Detailed program requirements and applications may be found on the web site listed above.

 

Program Overview

Implementing Sector: Utility
Category: Financial Incentive
State: Minnesota
Incentive Type: Rebate Program
Web Site: https://www.dakotaelectric.com/member-services/programs-rebates/for-your-home/energy-wise-rebates/
Administrator: Dakota Electric Service
Start Date:
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies:
  • Solar Photovoltaics
  • Geothermal Heat Pumps
  • Refrigerators/Freezers
  • Dehumidifiers
  • Water Heaters
  • Heat pumps
  • Air conditioners
  • Motors
  • Other EE
  • Pool Pumps
  • LED Lighting
  • Load Management
  • Level-2 Electric Vehicle Service Equipment
Incentive Amount: Appliances
Dehumidifier: $25
Refrigerator/Freezer Recycling: $75
Electric Clothes Dryer: $25
Electric Water Heater: $100 - $400
Heat Pump Water Heater: $500

Heating and Cooling
Central Air Conditioners: $25
Air-Source Heat Pump Tuneup: $25
Air-Source Heat Pump Quality Installation: $750 - $1,000
Ductless/Mini-Split Heat Pump: $150 - $1,000 Ground-Source Heat Pump: $400 per ton plus additional $100 more per ton if installed by a master installer.

Swimming Pools
Variable Speed Pool Pump: $200
Air-Source Heat Pump Pool Heater: $400

Other
Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs): $2 per bulb
Residential LED Yard Light: $30
Leaf blower: $25
Chainsaw: $25
Trimmer or Weed Whip: $25
Mower: $50
Snow Blower: $50

Electric Vehicle Charger: Up to $500
Solar Installation: $500
Maximum Incentive:
Dehumidifier: Limit one rebate per member account
Refrigerator and Freezer Recycling: Limit of one refrigerator and one freezer rebate per year
Electric Clothes Dryer: Limit one rebate per member account
Heat Pump Water Heater: Limit one rebate per member account

See website for additional details.
Equipment Requirements: See program website.
Installation Requirements: See program website.

Incentives

This program has 9 incentives
Technologies: Dehumidifiers
Sectors: Residential
Parameters: The incentive is 25.00 $
Technologies: Refrigerators/Freezers
Sectors: Residential
Parameters: The incentive is 75.00 $
Technologies: Water Heaters
Sectors: Residential
Parameters: The incentive is 100.00 $, The incentive is 400.00 $
Technologies: Air conditioners
Sectors: Residential
Parameters: The incentive is 25.00 $, The incentive is 350.00 $
Technologies: Heat pumps
Sectors: Residential
Parameters: The incentive is 25.00 $, The incentive has a maximum of $150.00, The incentive has a minimum of $1000.00
Technologies: Geothermal Heat Pumps
Sectors: Residential
Parameters: The incentive has a maximum of 400.00 $/ton, The incentive has a minimum of 500.00 $/ton
Technologies: Pool Pumps
Sectors: Residential
Parameters: The incentive is 200.00 $, The incentive is 400.00 $
Technologies: LED Lighting
Sectors: Residential
Parameters: The incentive is 2.00 $/bulb, The incentive is 30.00 $
Technologies: Level-2 Electric Vehicle Service Equipment
Sectors: Residential
Parameters: The incentive is 500.00 $

Contact

Name: Energy Experts®
Organization: Dakota Electric Service
Address:
MN
Phone: (651) 463-6243
Email: rebates@dakotaelectric.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.