NorthWestern Energy - Residential Rebate Program (Gas)

January 31, 2018

Summary

NorthWestern Energy offers incentives to Residential customers in South Dakota through their Efficiency Plus (E+) program. Incentives are offered for installing energy efficient equipment in eligible homes, and are available for NorthWestern Energy existing residential gas heating customers. Rebate categories include high efficiency heating equipment and insulation


All installments must meet certain energy efficiency standards to qualify. Receipts must be turned in with the program application in order to qualify for the rebate.  Other rebates for new construction are available. Visit the program web site for more information and specific equipment requirements.

Program Overview

Implementing Sector: Utility
Category: Financial Incentive
State: South Dakota
Incentive Type: Rebate Program
Web Site: http://www.northwesternenergy.com/residential-services/efficiency-plus/south-dakota/rebates-incentives
Administrator: Northwestern Energy
Start Date: 10/01/14
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies:
  • Dishwasher
  • Equipment Insulation
  • Lighting
  • Furnaces
  • Boilers
  • Heat pumps
  • Air conditioners
  • Programmable Thermostats
  • Caulking/Weather-stripping
  • Duct/Air sealing
  • Building Insulation
  • Doors
  • Insulation
  • Pool Pumps
Incentive Amount: High Efficiency Hot Water Boiler: $3.20 - $4 per kbtu/hr input
High Efficiency Pool/Spa Heating Boiler: $1.00 - $1.25 per kbtu/hr input
High Efficiency Furnace: $2 - $2.50 per kbtu/hr input
Programmable Thermostat: $0.02/sq ft
GreenFan Fan Controller: $1 per kbtu/hr
Boiler Pipe Insulation: $0.75/linear foot
Weatherstripping: $5/door
Door Sweeps: $4/door
Outlet Gaskets/Switch Plate Covers: $0.35 gasket
Foam Sealant: $4/can of foam
ENERGY STAR CFLs: $1/bulb
ENERGY STAR hard-wired CFL fixtures: $5/fixture
Natural Gas Space Heating
Attic Insulation: $0.40 - $0.50/sq.ft
Basement Wall Insulation: $0.20 - $0.25/sq.ft
Crawl Space Wall Insulation: $0.20 - $0.25/sq.ft
Floor Insulation: $0.16 - $0.20/sq.ft
Hot Water Pipe Insulation: $0.75/linear foot
Hot Water Tank Insulation: $7/ water heater
Low Flow Showerhead: $10 - $20/shower head
Faucet Aerator: $1 - $2/aerator
Separate pricing for electric space heating
Electric Homes
Heat Pump Ground or Water Source: $75/unit
ENERGY STAR Refrigerator: $15/unit
ENERGY STAR Dishwasher: $6/unit
Central AC: $3/ton
Shingles: $25/home
Heat Pump: $3/ton
Air Source Heat Pump: $500/ton
Equipment Requirements: See website for requirements.
High Efficiency Hot Water Boiler: AFUE > 90% replacing AFUE < 82%
High Efficiency Pool/Spa Heating Boiler: AFUE >90% replacing AFUE < 82%
High Efficiency Furnace: AFUE 90% replaces AFUE 80%
GreenFan Fan Controller: UL Listed
Boiler Pipe Insulation: Minimum R-3
Weatherstripping: Max 2 exterior doors
Door Sweeps: Max 2 exterior doors
Outlet Gaskets/Switch Plate Covers: Min 10 per home
Foam Sealant: Max 2 cans per home
ENERGY STAR CFLs: Max of 10
ENERGY STAR hard-wired CFL fixtures: Max of 5
Attic Insulation: Min R-49
Basement Wall Insulation: Min R-19
Crawl Space Wall Insulation: Min R-19
Floor Insulation: Min R-19
Hot Water Pipe Insulation: Min R-3
Hot Water Tank Insulation: Min R-11
Low Flow Showerhead: <2 GPM
Faucet Aerator: <1.5 GPM
Heat Pump Ground or Water Source: DHW water heating heat recovery unit
ENERGY STAR Refrigerator: >7.75 cubic feet
Central AC: ACCA Manual "J" calculation form
Shingles: Asphalt shingles only
Heat Pump: ACCA Manual "J" calculation form
Air Source Heat Pump: Min Seer15/HSPF9.0

Incentives

This program has 6 incentives
Technologies: Programmable Thermostats
Sectors: Residential
Parameters: The incentive is 0.02 $/square foot
Technologies: Dishwasher
Sectors: Residential
Parameters: The incentive is 6.00 $/Unit
Technologies: Caulking/Weather-stripping
Sectors: Residential
Parameters: The incentive is 5.00 $/Unit
Technologies: Duct/Air sealing
Sectors: Residential
Parameters: The incentive is 4.00 $/Unit
Technologies: Air conditioners
Sectors: Residential
Parameters: The incentive is 3.00 $/ton
Technologies: Building Insulation
Sectors: Residential
Parameters: The incentive has a maximum of 0.20 $/square foot, The incentive has a minimum of 0.50 $/square foot

Contact

Name: E+ Programs
Address:
Phone: (800) 823-5995
Email: E+programs@northwestern.com
Address: Ariel Rios Building
Washington DC 20460
Phone: (202) 260-2090

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.