Willmar Municipal Utilities - Commercial Energy Efficiency Rebate Program

June 13, 2024

Summary

Willmar Municipal Utilities has partnered with Missouri River Energy Services for Residential, Commercial and Industrial rebates. Rebates are available for a variety of energy efficient equipment including commercial refrigeration equipment, compressed air, food service equipment, HVAC, lighting, motors and drives, and pumps. All equipment must meet certain energy efficiency standards listed on the program website. Rebates are also available for contractors. Visit the program website for more information.

Program Overview

Implementing Sector: Utility
Category: Financial Incentive
State: Minnesota
Incentive Type: Rebate Program
Web Site: https://www.brightenergysolutions.com/municipalities-container/mn/willmar-municipal-utilities/?rebatetype=Business
Administrator: Willmar Municipal Utilities
Start Date:
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies:
  • Geothermal Heat Pumps
  • Dehumidifiers
  • Water Heaters
  • Lighting
  • Lighting Controls/Sensors
  • Compressed air
  • Energy Mgmt. Systems/Building Controls
  • Custom/Others pending approval
  • Food Service Equipment
  • LED Lighting
  • Commercial Refrigeration Equipment
  • HVAC
  • Lithium-ion
Incentive Amount: Commercial Refrigeration
Energy Star Commercial Ice Machine: $50 - $300
Glass Door Reach in Cases: $30 - $40/linear ft
ECM and Q-Sync Fan Motors: $20 - $60
Low Heat Reach-In Freezer Case Doors: $25/unit
No Heat Reach-In Case Door: $15 - $50/unit
LED Reach-in Refrigerated Case Lighting: $4 - $30/unit
Strip Curtains: $150 - $900/unit

Compressed Air
Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) Air Compressor: $35/HP
No Loss Air Drains: $160/unit
Mist Eliminators: $4/HP
Dew Point Demand Controls: $150/100 CFM
Cycling Refrigerated Dryers: $75/100 CFM
Added Compressed Air Storage: $20/HP
Low-Pressure Blower Replacing Compressed Air Blow Off: $1,500/HP
Engineered or Air-Entraining Compressed Air Nozzles: $20/Nozzle
Compressed Air Controller: $3.25/HP

Custom Efficiency
The custom electric incentive is $270 per average kilowatt (kW) saved during utility peak hours, which are defined as weekdays between the hours of 1pm and 8pm during the months of June, July, August, and September. Equipment must operate 1500 hours annually and must op- erate regularly during the peak hours defined above in order to qualify. All custom electric incentives are limited to 75% of total project cost, or 100% of material cost if self-installed.

Custom Electrification
If offered, the custom incentive will be determined by The Utility based on the consideration of a variety of factors. All custom incentives are limited to not exceed 75% of total project cost, or 100% of material cost if self-installed.

Electric Forklift, Tow Tractor and Lithium-ion Battery
Class 1 or Class 2 Electric Forklifts or Class 6 Tow Tractors: $1,000 - $2,000
Lithium Battery for Electric Forklifts and Tow Tractors: $600

Food Service for Business
ECM or Q-Sync Motors for Walk-in Coolers or Freezer: $40 - $60
ECM Fan Motors: $30 - $60
Commercial Ice Machines: $50 - $300
Commercial Fryers: $600 - $1,150
Commercial Griddles: $1,150
Commercial Steam Cookers: $1,200 - $1,700
Commercial Hot Food Holding Cabinet: $200 - $400
Commercial Convection Oven: $450 - $700
Commercial Combination Oven/Steamer: $2,000
Commercial Kitchen Hood Control Package: $200/hood exhaust fan hp
Commercial Dishwasher: $100 - $1,000

Heating and Cooling for Business
Split System Air Conditioning, Air Source Heat Pumps, Mini Splits, VRF, Multi-split Heat Pumps, PTAC's, PTHP's, Rooftop Units, and Chillers: $40/ton
Geothermal Heat Pump: $200/ton
ECM in VAV Fan Powered Box, HVAC Exhaust Fan, or Domestic Hot Water Circulator: $70 - $1,000
Window and Wall Air Conditioners: $25
Guest Room Energy Management Systems: $50
Energy Recovery Ventilator (ERV): $0.70/SCFM
CO2 Demand Controlled Ventilation: $35/1000 square feet
Heat Pump Water Heaters: $150
High Volume Low Speed Fans: $900 - $1,100
Whole Home/Professional Dehumidifier: $200

Infrared Curing and Drying
The custom incentive is up to 15 cents per kWh predicted to be used annually. All custom incentives are limited to 75 percent of the total project cost, or 100 percent of material cost if self-installed.

Lighting New Construction for Business
LED Technologies: $2 - $14/unit
LED High or Low-Bay: $15 - $115
LED Indoor Grow Lighting Fixtures:$100 - $175
Custom Lighting: $270/KW
Interior Whole Building Lighting: $270/KW

Lighting Retrofit for Business
LED Technologies: $2 - $30
Indoor Horticulture Grow Lighting: $100 - $175
Controls and Sensors: $0.06 - $0.12
Custom Lighting: $270/KW

VFDs and Pumps
Variable Frequency Drives (VFD's) on HVAC Fans, HVAC Pumps, and Process Pumps: $40/hp
High Efficiency Pumps: $6 - $31
Maximum Incentive: Commercial Refrigeration
Eligible customers may purchase and install qualifying equipment and receive an energy efficiency incentive of up to $100,000 per customer, per calendar year. Payments for larger incentives may be allowed at the discretion of The Utility. An incentive exceeding $20,000 must receive written approval from The Utility BEFORE project commencement. Total incentive will not exceed 75 percent of the project cost, including installation. If self-installed, incentives for items of equipment can be up to the purchase price of a specific item, but shall not exceed the Bright Energy Solutions incentives set by Missouri River Energy Services. Incentives for particular items of equipment and/or systems are limited as set forth in this application.

Compressed Air
Eligible customers may purchase and install qualifying equipment and receive an energy efficiency incentive of up to $100,000 per customer, per calendar year. Payments for larger incentives may be allowed at the discretion of The Utility. An incentive exceeding $20,000 must receive written approval from The Utility BEFORE project commencement. Total incentive will not exceed 75 percent of the project cost, including installation. If self-installed, incentives for items of equipment can be up to the purchase price of a specific item, but shall not exceed the Bright Energy Solutions incentives set by Missouri River Energy Services. Incentives for particular items of equipment and/or systems are limited as set forth in this application.

Custom Efficiency
Eligible customers may purchase and install qualifying equipment and receive an energy efficiency incentive of up to $100,000 per customer, per calendar year. Payments for larger incentives may be allowed at the discretion of The Utility. An incentive exceeding $20,000 must receive written approval from The Utility BEFORE project commencement. Total incentive will not exceed 75 percent of the project cost, including installation. If self-installed, incentives for items of equipment can be up to the purchase price of a specific item, but shall not exceed the Bright Energy Solutions incentives set by Missouri River Energy Services. Incentives for particular items of equipment and/or systems are limited as set forth in this application.

Custom Electrification
Eligible customers may purchase and install qualifying equipment and receive an energy efficiency incentive of up to $100,000 per customer, per calendar year. Payments for larger incentives may be allowed at the discretion of The Utility. An incentive exceeding $20,000 must receive written approval from The Utility BEFORE project commencement. Total incentive will not exceed 75 percent of the project cost, including installation. If self-installed, incentives for items of equipment can be up to the purchase price of a specific item, but shall not exceed the Bright Energy Solutions incentives set by Missouri River Energy Services. Incentives for particular items of equipment and/or systems are limited as set forth in this application.

Forklift Lithium Battery, Electric Forklift, Tow Tractors
Eligible customers may purchase and install qualifying equipment and receive an energy efficiency incentive of up to $100,000 per customer, per calendar year. Payments for larger incentives may be allowed at the discretion of The Utility. Total incentive will not exceed 75 percent of the project cost, including installation. If self-installed, incentives for items of equipment can be up to the purchase price of a specific item, but shall not exceed the Bright Energy Solutions incentives set by Missouri River Energy Services. Incentives for particular items of equipment and/or systems are limited as set forth in this application.

Food Service
Eligible customers may purchase and install qualifying equipment and receive an energy efficiency incentive of up to $100,000 per customer, per calendar year. Payments for larger incentives may be allowed at the discretion of The Utility. An incentive exceeding $20,000 must receive written approval from The Utility BEFORE project commencement. Total incentive will not exceed 75 percent of the project cost, including installation. If self-installed, incentives for items of equipment can be up to the purchase price of a specific item, but shall not exceed the Bright Energy Solutions incentives set by Missouri River Energy Services. Incentives for particular items of equipment and/or systems are limited as set forth in this application.

Heating and Cooling
Eligible customers may purchase and install qualifying equipment and receive an energy efficiency incentive of up to $100,000 per customer, per calendar year. Payments for larger incentives may be allowed at the discretion of The Utility. An incentive exceeding $20,000 must receive written approval from The Utility BEFORE project commencement. Total incentive will not exceed 75 percent of the project cost, including installation. If self-installed, incentives for items of equipment can be up to the purchase price of a specific item, but shall not exceed the Bright Energy Solutions incentives set by Missouri River Energy Services. Incentives for particular items of equipment and/or systems are limited as set forth in this application.

Infrared Curing and Drying
Eligible customers may purchase and install qualifying equipment and receive incentives of up to $100,000 per customer, per calendar year. Payments for larger incentives may be allowed at the discretion of The Utility. Total incentive will not exceed 75 percent of the project cost, including installation. If self-installed, incentives for items of equipment can be up to the purchase price of a specific item, but shall not exceed the Bright Energy Solutions incentives set by Missouri River Energy Services. Incentives for particular items of equipment and/or systems are limited as set forth in this application.

Lighting New Construction
Eligible customers may purchase and install qualifying equipment and receive an energy efficiency incentive of up to $100,000 per customer, per calendar year. Payments for larger incentives may be allowed at the discretion of The Utility. An incentive exceeding $20,000 must receive written approval from The Utility BEFORE project commencement. Total incentive will not exceed 75 percent of the project cost, including installation. If self-installed, incentives for items of equipment can be up to the purchase price of a specific item, but shall not exceed the Bright Energy Solutions incentives set by Missouri River Energy Services. Incentives for particular items of equipment and/or systems are limited as set forth in this application.

Lighting Retrofit
Eligible customers may purchase and install qualifying equipment and receive an energy efficiency incentive of up to $100,000 per customer, per calendar year. Payments for larger incentives may be allowed at the discretion of The Utility. An incentive exceeding $20,000 must receive written approval from The Utility BEFORE project commencement. Total incentive will not exceed 75 percent of the project cost, including installation. If self-installed, incentives for items of equipment can be up to the purchase price of a specific item, but shall not exceed the Bright Energy Solutions incentives set by Missouri River Energy Services. Incentives for particular items of equipment and/or systems are limited as set forth in this application.

VFD and Pump
Eligible customers may purchase and install qualifying equipment and receive an energy efficiency incentive of up to $100,000 per customer, per calendar year. Payments for larger incentives may be allowed at the discretion of The Utility. An incentive exceeding $20,000 must receive written approval from The Utility BEFORE project commencement. Total incentive will not exceed 75 percent of the project cost, including installation. If self-installed, incentives for items of equipment can be up to the purchase price of a specific item, but shall not exceed the Bright Energy Solutions incentives set by Missouri River Energy Services. Incentives for particular items of equipment and/or systems are limited as set forth in this application.
Equipment Requirements: See program website

Incentives

This program has 12 incentives
Technologies: Commercial Refrigeration Equipment
Sectors: Commercial, Installers/Contractors
Parameters: The incentive has a maximum of 4.00 $/Unit, The incentive has a minimum of 900.00 $/Unit
Technologies: Compressed air
Sectors: Commercial, Installers/Contractors
Parameters: The incentive has a maximum of 3.25 $/Unit, The incentive has a minimum of 1500.00 $/Unit
Technologies: Custom/Others pending approval
Sectors: Commercial, Installers/Contractors
Parameters: The incentive is 270.00 $/kW, The incentive has a minimum of 100.00 % of cost
Technologies: Lithium-ion
Sectors: Commercial, Installers/Contractors
Parameters: The incentive is 600.00 $
Technologies: Food Service Equipment
Sectors: Commercial, Installers/Contractors
Parameters: The incentive is 30.00 $, The incentive is 2000.00 $
Technologies: HVAC
Sectors: Commercial, Installers/Contractors
Parameters: The incentive has a maximum of 0.70 $/Unit, The incentive has a minimum of 1100.00 $/Unit
Technologies: Geothermal Heat Pumps
Sectors: Commercial, Installers/Contractors
Parameters: The incentive is 200.00 $/ton
Technologies: Energy Mgmt. Systems/Building Controls
Sectors: Commercial, Installers/Contractors
Parameters: The incentive is 50.00 $
Technologies: Water Heaters
Sectors: Commercial, Installers/Contractors
Parameters: The incentive is 150.00 $
Technologies: Dehumidifiers
Sectors: Commercial, Installers/Contractors
Parameters: The incentive is 200.00 $
Technologies: LED Lighting
Sectors: Commercial, Installers/Contractors
Parameters: The incentive has a maximum of 2.00 $/Unit, The incentive has a minimum of 175.00 $/Unit
Technologies: Lighting Controls/Sensors
Sectors: Commercial, Installers/Contractors
Parameters: The incentive has a maximum of 0.06 $/Unit, The incentive is 0.12 $/Unit

Contact

Name: Energy Services
Organization: Willmar Municipal Utilities
Address: 700 Litchfield Ave. SW
Willmar MN 56201
Phone: (320) 235-4422
Email: energyservices@wmu.willmar.mn.us

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.