Energy Wise® Rebates
With rebates on everything from LED light bulbs to ground-source heat pumps, it’s easy and cost effective to make your home more energy efficient. For questions, contact the Energy Experts® at 651-463-6243.
Rebate amounts are based on energy-efficiency ratings. Some rebate applications are only available through registered contractors. Limited funds are available and awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Rebate amounts and programs are subject to change without notice. Rebates under $400 will be issued as a credit on your bill.
Appliances
Dehumidifier
- $25 for an ENERGY STAR® rated dehumidifier.
- Limit one rebate per member account.
Refrigerator/Freezer Recycling
- $75 for recycling a refrigerator or freezer
- Appliance must be recycled from an address where electricity is supplied by Dakota Electric Association
- Limit of one refrigerator and one freezer recycling rebate per year
- Rebate may be claimed with or without the purchase of a new appliance
Electric Clothes Dryer
- $25 for an ENERGY STAR® rated electric clothes dryer.
- Limit one rebate per member account.
Electric Water Heater
- Receive up to $400 for the retrofit or new-construction installation of an electric water heater with a capacity of 80 gallons or more and an energy-efficiency rating of .9 or greater. You must be enrolled in the ETS water heater program to qualify for the rebate. Must be installed on Dakota Electric’s Storage Program.
- Receive a $100 rebate for the retrofit or new-construction installation of an electric water heater with a capacity of 50 gallons or more. Must be installed on Dakota Electric’s Interruptible Program.
Participation in these programs requires additional metering equipment to be installed. Please contact the Energy Experts for more information at 651-463-6243 or email [email protected].
Heat Pump Water Heater
- $500 for an ENERGY STAR® rated heat pump water heater.
- Limit one rebate per member account.
Heating and Cooling
Central Air Conditioner Tuneup
- Receive a $25 rebate for having your system tuned up by a contractor of your choice.
Central Air Conditioner Quality Installation
Rebate amounts based on energy-efficiency rating and installation by a registered contractor.
- 15.2 SEER2+ ($350)
You must use a registered contractor to install the unit to qualify for a rebate. Rebate applications are available only through registered contractors.
Air-Source Heat Pump Tuneup
- Receive a $25 rebate for having your system tuned up by a contractor of your choice.
Air-Source Heat Pump Quality Installation
It’s the best of both worlds. The technology of today’s air-source heat pumps cool and heat your home, even in sub-zero temps, providing efficient, dependable and reliable comfort year-round.
Rebate amounts based on energy-efficiency rating and installation by a registered contractor.
- ≥ 7.5 HSPF2 ($750)
- ≥ 8.1 HSPF2 ($1,000)
You must use a registered contractor to install the unit to qualify for a rebate. Rebate applications are available only through registered contractors.
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Quality install rebate forms for contractors
Ductless/Mini-Split Heat Pump
A ductless, or mini-split, air-source heat pump does not require ductwork in your home. There is one outdoor condenser connected to one or more indoor air distribution units. Indoor units are typically mounted on the wall, floor or ceiling. The individually controlled indoor units allow for zoned heating and cooling, which maximize comfort and energy savings.
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≤ 1 ton ≥ 7.5 HSPF2 ($150)≤ 1 ton ≥ 8.1 HSPF2 ($250)
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> 1 ton ≥ 7.5 HSPF2 ($750)> 1 ton ≥ 8.1 HSPF2 ($1,000)
Ground-Source Heat Pump
Ground-source heat pumps, also called geothermal heat pumps, take advantage of the consistent temperature underground. In the winter, heat is pumped out of the ground and transferred to the air in your home. In summer, the process is reversed and heat is pumped from the building into the ground.
- $400 per ton installed.
- Additional $100 more per ton if installed by a master installer (optional). Learn more.
Electric Thermal Storage (ETS) Heat
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There are many benefits to installing electric thermal storage (ETS) heating in your home. If you are considering electric heat for those hard-to-heat areas, purchase an ETS heating system and receive a reduced price on the electricity your heater uses when you enroll in Energy Wise® load management program.
Swimming Pools
Variable Speed Pool Pump
- $200 for an ENERGY STAR® rated variable speed pool pump.
- Any new multi-speed, variable-speed and variable-flow pumps with an Energy Factor (EF) > 3.8.
Air-Source Heat Pump (ASHP) Pool Heater
- $400 for a new ASHP pool heating system or for the replacement of electric resistance pool boiler systems to ASHPs.
- Must be tested to AHRI 1160 testing standards.
- Must have a minimum Coefficient of Performance of 5.0.
Other
Pick Your Perfect Bulb
Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs)
- Up to $2 per bulb for LEDs.
Residential LED Yard Light
- $30 for LED fixture only (no lamps).
- Must be member-owned.
- Must be ENERGY STAR® or Design Lights Consortium (DLC) rated.
Download Rebate Form and Information Sheet
Special Lighting Promotions
- Save $2 per bulb instantly at the register on select LED bulbs at the Apple Valley and Eagan Batteries + Bulbs stores.
- Special promotions offers cannot be combined with Dakota Electric’s mail-in rebate offer for LED bulbs.
CFL Recycling
Fluorescent and high-intensity discharge lamps contain small amounts of mercury. Mercury is harmful to the environment, and placing the lamps in the garbage is illegal. To learn how to lawfully dispose of the lamps, visit Earth911.com or call the MN Pollution Control Agency at 651-296-6300.
Battery-Powered Yard Tools
Today’s battery-powered yard tools can handle most yard work, are reliable and easy to operate and maintain.
- Leaf blower – $25 rebate
- Chainsaw – $25 rebate
- Trimmer or Weed Whip – $25 rebate
- Mower – $50 rebate
- Snow blower – $50
Restrictions apply and funds are limited.
- Receive up to a $500 incentive for putting your Level 1 or Level 2 charger on one of our EV ChargeWise programs.
- To assist residential members in recovering the costs associated with installing a solar system, Dakota Electric created a one-time $500 rebate, per premise, upon the installation and commission of your solar photovoltaic (PV) array.
