Rebates and Savings
Questions? Call 218-355-2843
Program |
Amount |
Product |
Dates |
| The Great Refrigerator/Freezer Roundup | $50 Reward ($35 for second unit, if applicable) |
Round up and recycle qualifying refrigerators and freezers | Jan. 1–Dec. 31, 2013 |
| Bonus Offer: Round Up a Refrigerator or Freezer with Window A/C | $75 Reward for the roundup of refrigerator or freezer and up to three window A/Cs (Some restrictions may apply) | Pick up window A/C in conjunction with the roundup of a refrigerator or freezer | Through June 1, 2013 |
| Refrigerator Rebate | $25 rebate (Some restrictions may apply) | Refrigerator | Jan. 1–Dec. 31, 2013 |
| Clothes Washer Rebate | $40 mail-in rebate on ENERGY STAR® clothes washer | Clothes washer | Jan. 1–Dec. 31, 2013 |
Legend:
- CFL: Compact Flourescent Light
- LED: Light Emitting Diode
Program |
Amount |
Product |
Dates |
| Walmart CFL Discounts The Right Bulb at the Right Price |
Save up to $4.50 on CFLs | A large variety of bulbs for a variety of jobs | Jan. 1–Dec. 31, 2013 |
| Home Depot CFL Discounts The Right Bulb at the Right Price |
Up to $12.00 off select EcoSmart CFLs after utility discount at Home Depot | A large variety of EcoSmart CFLs |
Jan. 1–Dec. 31, 2013 |
| Sam's Club Quantity Discounts The Right Bulb at the Right Price |
Prices as low as $4.86 per 8-pack of CFLs; see other special discounts Also includes discounts on LED replacement bulbs |
A large variety of ENERGY STAR® qualified light bulbs |
Jan. 1–Dec. 31, 2013 |
| Batteries Plus | Special Pricing based on utility discount (as low as $2.49 for a 4-pack) Also includes special utility discount on LED bulbs |
A large variety of ENERGY STAR® qualified light bulbs |
Jan. 1–Dec. 31, 2013 |
| ACE in Little Falls CFLs Special | $2 Instant Rebate | Select CFLs | Jan. 1–Dec. 31, 2013 |
| LED Replacement Bulbs Special at Sam's Club | LED replacement bulbs for standard incandescent and flood lights, prices from $4.96 to $38.56 with utility discount | ENERGY STAR® LED replacement bulbs | Jan. 1–Dec. 31, 2013 while supplies are available |
| UMD Stores on Campus | Instant discounts from $2–$15 | ENERGY STAR® CFLs, fixtures and lamps | Jan. 1–Dec. 31, 2013 while supplies are available |
| CFL Mail-in Rebate | $2 Mail-in Rebate | CFLs | Jan. 1–Dec. 31, 2013 |
| ENERGY STAR® Fixture Rebate |
$15 Mail-in Rebate | Indoor fixtures, outdoor fixtures, ceiling fans with light kit | Jan. 1–Dec. 31, 2013 |
Legend:
- CAC: Central Air Conditioning
- ECM: Electronically Commutated Fan Motor
(inside ASHP, furnace, GSHP, and CAC)
- GSHP: Ground Source Heat Pump
- ASHP: Air Source Heat Pump
Program |
Amount |
Product |
Dates |
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plus $50 bonus coupon for ASHPs |
$50 rebate
$100 rebate with bonus |
Proper installation of CAC system (standard CAC or qualifying ASHP) | Jan. 1–Dec. 31, 2013
Bonus coupon: Apr. 1–Aug. 31, 2013 |
|
plus $50 bonus coupon for ASHPs |
$250 rebate ($50 rebate for proper installation plus $200 rebate for new ECM Fan Motor)
$300 rebate with bonus |
Proper installation of standard CAC or ASHP with integrated all season, whole house applicable ECM Fan Motor on existing forced air furnace | Jan. 1–Dec. 31, 2013
Bonus coupon: Apr. 1–Aug. 31, 2013 |
| New Forced Air Furnace with ECM Fan Motor | $200 special offer | Variable speed ECM Fan Motor in new forced air furnace | Jan. 1–Dec. 31, 2013 |
| Combo Rebate on New Forced Air Furnace with ECM Fan Motor and CAC or ASHP | $375 rebate | New forced air furnace with ECM Fan Motor and standard CAC or furnace integrated ASHP | Jan. 1–Dec. 31, 2013 |
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plus $50 bonus for replacement ECM Fan Motor |
$100 rebate
$150 rebate with bonus |
Replace existing PSC fan motor with qualifying ECM Fan Motor in forced air furnace or heat pump air handler | Jan. 1–Dec. 31, 2013
Bonus: Apr. 1–Aug. 31, 2013 |
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plus $50 bonus per ton |
$100–$200 per ton rebate plus $200 for ECM Fan Motor and 30% tax credit; up to $1,500 rebate plus tax credit
$150–$250 per ton rebate with bonus |
Qualifying GSHP with the addition of one ECM Fan Motor; this bonus offer applies to new GSHP installation only, not replacement of existing units | Jan. 1–Dec. 31, 2013
Bonus: Through Aug. 31, 2013 |
| GSHP in approved Triple E New Construction $100 Bonus |
$200 per ton rebate on open loop systems $300 per ton rebate on closed loop systems ($2,100 max rebate) |
Qualifying GSHP installed in approved Triple E New Construction | May 1–Dec. 31, 2013 |
|
plus $50 bonus
coupon for ASHPs |
$500 rebate
$550 rebate with bonus |
Mini-split ductless system for homes that do not have ducts Note: Electricity must be the existing primary heating source |
Jan. 1–Dec. 31, 2013
Bonus coupon: Apr. 1–Aug. 31, 2013 |
|
plus $50 bonus coupon for ASHPs |
$300 rebate plus $200 for ECM Fan Motor in furnace integrated units
$550 for bonus with ECM Fan Motor $350 for bonus without ECM Fan Motor |
Furnace integrated system for homes with ductwork Note: Electricity must be the existing primary heating source |
Jan. 1–Dec. 31, 2013
Bonus coupon: Apr. 1–Aug. 31, 2013 |
| Federal Tax Credit for Energy Efficiency |
30% tax credit | Insulation, doors, windows, HVAC, and renewable energy (solar and wind) | Jan. 1–Dec. 31, 2013 |
| HEA with Building Diagnostics Plus Air Sealing Option Rebate | $100 rebate for non-electrically heated homes $200 rebate for electrically heated homes plus up to $200 rebate for air sealing, caulking and weatherproofing electrically heated homes |
Blower door test and infrared thermal scan to identify leaks and reduced insulation levels in your home plus standard home energy analysis | Jan. 1–Dec. 31, 2013 |
Program |
Amount |
Product |
Dates |
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| SmartPak | Free for customers with electric water heaters (Some restrictions may apply) | Water and Energy Saving Kit (while supplies last) | Jan. 1–Dec. 31, 2013 | |
| Drain Water Heat Recovery (DWHR) | $400 Rebate New and Existing Homes with an Electric Water Heater |
DWHR | Jan. 1–Dec. 31, 2013 | |
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| Clothes Washer Rebate | $40 mail-in rebate on ENERGY STAR® clothes washer | Clothes washer | Jan. 1–Dec. 31, 2013 | |
Program |
Amount |
Product |
Dates |
| Air Sealing: Caulking and Weatherproofing | Up to $200 rebate for air sealing (electrically heated homes) | Air sealing as part of HEA with Building Diagnostics Program | Jan. 1–Dec. 31, 2013 |
| Triple E New Construction Rebate | Up to $2,000 in Rebates for Electrically Heated Homes | Achieve Triple E designation and average 25% less energy to heat your home | Jan. 1–Dec. 31, 2013 |
| Triple E New Construction with GSHP $100 Bonus | $200 per ton rebate on open loop systems $300 per ton rebate on closed loop systems ($2,100 max rebate) |
Qualifying GSHP installed in approved Triple E New Construction | May 1–Dec. 31, 2013 |
| Smart Power Strip | Save 48% on the purchase of a Smart Power Strip | Save energy and make unplugging easy | Jan. 1–Dec. 31, 2013 |
| Investing in Renewable Energy |
Solar Sense WindSense Community Wind Projects |
Jan. 1–Dec. 31, 2013 | |
Program |
Amount |
Product |
Dates |
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| PowerGrant | See website for information on programs, products and incentives. | Jan. 1–Dec. 31, 2013 | ||
| Compressed Air Study | Reimburses up to 75% of the compressed air study. Customers must complete at least 50% of the identified maintenance items to qualify for reimbursement. | Compressed Air Program | Jan. 1–Dec. 31, 2013 | |
| Investing in Renewable Energy |
Solar Sense Small Business Solar Electric Rebate NE Arrowhead Region RE/Energy Efficiency Loan Program |
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Minnesota Power provides a variety of tools that help you determine how you use energy and make informed energy decisions.
Name |
Product |
| Home Improvement | Information to help you build energy efficiency into your home improvements. |
| Your Home Energy Report | FREE, customized energy report that will help you start saving. |
| Energy Calculators | Model your home and test various scenarios to build an energy action plan. |
| Home Energy Yardstick | Determine how your home uses energy compared to others. |
| Fuel Cost Comparison | Perform cost comparison using different fuel types. |
| Appliance Calculator | Impact of home appliances on energy usage. |
| Lighting Calculator | Find out how much energy you can save with energy-efficient lighting. |
| Home Energy Analysis | Select in-home electric use analysis or building diagnostics. |
| In-Home Displays | Measure appliance specific and whole house energy usage and efficiency. |
| Energy-Saving Tools | You can find a wealth of information ranging from basic electricity facts to more comprehensive topics such as air sealing and heat pumps. |
| "11 Simple Ways to Save" | Tips for saving energy in your home with links to specific programs. |
| Where Do I Begin? | A comprehensive Web site to help you develop and implement an energy-saving action plan. |
| Pyramid of Conservation | A road map to energy efficiency in your home. Provides you the tools and information to climb the ladder of sustainable energy savings. |
| Plug Load Pyramid | Are you wasting energy? Desktop computers, stereos, TVs, printers, VCR/DVD players—if they're plugged in, they are using electricity and costing money even if you aren't using them! |
| Training, Workshops, and Expos | Provides customers information and tools to manage energy use, control costs, and benefit the community and the environment. |
| Business Energy Advisor | Offers information for business owners and operators on the purchasing and maintenance of energy-efficient equipment. |
Name |
Product |
| Dual Fuel | |
| Off Peak Storage |
In addition to residential and commercial rebates, Minnesota Power wants to make you aware of some Minnesota-based loan, economic stimulus, and other rebate programs. Minnesota Power does not administer these programs. Eligibility and terms are subject to specific program requirements.
Name |
Product |
| Tax Credit for Energy Efficiency | 30% tax credit on qualifying energy-efficient products (ground source heat pumps and renewable energy–solar and wind) |
| ComfortSystems (City of Duluth) | Residential Home Energy Loan Program |
| Duluth Energy Efficiency Program (DEEP) | Maximum rebates up to $3,150 per home. Add $500 per unit up to a 4-plex. Includes insulation, air sealing, heating and cooling, and water heating upgrades with a maximum 10-year payback. |
| DSIRE (Database of State Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency) (Source: US DOE) |
Comprehensive source of information on state, local, utility, and federal incentives and policies to promote renewable energy and energy efficiency. |
