The Energy Efficiency Products (EEP) program is designed to help our consumers save money and use energy wisely. The EEP program is a partnership between Tri-State and Northwest Rural Public Power District. It is aimed at promoting electric products and new technologies that represent a value for Northwest Rural consumers.
Northwest Rural Public Power District has updated and expanded the EEP program to provide the greatest benefits to our consumers.
| • Thermostat must be installed at member consumer account • Limit of 2 thermostats per member account for standard/low-voltage applications • Limit of 5 thermostats per member account for line-voltage applications • Standard/low-voltage thermostats must be ENERGY STAR® certified |
• $25/thermostat • $50/thermostat if enrolled in a managed program • Managed programs include member system led demand response control or time of use retail electric rate |
| • Replacement or new installations • Attic ventilation systems do not qualify • Limit 2 per member account |
• $100/unit |
All air-source heat pump incentives are based on the total “size” of the heat pump system’s outdoor unit or (in some case) units, specifically the outdoor unit coil capacity in tons; while the indoor unit(s) impact the system efficiency ratings, indoor exchange unit capacities are not to be included in the total system size on the rebate application. One ton is defined as 12,000 BTUs for this purpose.
- Note: Rebates must be requested within 90 days of installation.
- Attachments – receipts (including breakout of equipment and labor); AHRI Certificate required
| • Minimum eligibility (Ducted and Ductless): ENERGY STAR® version 6.1, minimum standard 7.8 HSPF2 • Incentive amount is the lower of stated rebate or 50% of equipment cost • AHRI certification and/or number required |
• $500 for systems equal to or less than 1.5 tons (18,000 BTUs) • $1,500 for systems greater than 1.5 tons (18,000 BTUs) • $500 bonus for ducted systems with propane or natural gas back-up heating (back-up heating system must be capable of conditioning a minimum of 50% of home or building space when outdoor temperature is 17 degrees Fahrenheit • All air-to-water radiant systems: $500/ton |
Northwest Rural PPD rebate Electric Heat Pump - Air Source: $150.00 / Ton*
* when - conversion from any fuel source other than electric, and new heat pump as part of a new build
| • New ground source heat pump systems and replacement heat pumps are eligible • AHRI certification and/or number required |
• $500/ton for new installations • $250/ton for existing unit replacement |
Northwest Rural rebate Electric Heat Pump – Ground Source: $150.00 / Ton*
* when - conversion from any fuel source other than electric, and new heat pump as part of a new build
| • Minimum qualifying load for ETS is 1kW | • $16/kW for ETS units controlled by timers or master control system • $12/kW for thermal slabs controlled by timers or master control system |
Northwest Rural PPD and customer must certify that the motor is new and neither re-wound or moved from another location
Payments require a copy of the invoice or bill of sale with model number and/or specification sheet indicating horsepower.
Limited to irrigation motors
Note: Rebates must be requested within 90 days of installation.
Northwest Rural’s Contribution: Premium Efficient Motor (10hp and up) $2/hp ($10/hp total)
| • 10hp and above are eligible • Commercial and industrial motors only • Used and rewound motors are not eligible |
• $8/hp • $1.50/hp wiring assistance if the motor replaces a fossil-fueled engine, or is a new installation • Per project cap of $20,000 |
| • All equipment and installation costs are required to be submitted on one application • One rebate per installed charger; multiple charge ports do not qualify for multiple rebates • Managed charger programs include member system led demand response control or time of use electric rate • Photo of installed EVSE equipment and circuit in service panel required • To be eligible for the electrical installation portion of the rebate requires use of and receipt from an electrician |
• Level 2 (L2) – No retail sale or fee collection capability • Up to 50% of installed cost maximum of $250 (rebate maximum split up to $125 for charger and up to $125 for electric service) for non managed chargers • Up to 50% of installed cost maximum of 1,000 (rebate maximum split up to $500 for charger and up to $500 for electric service) for managed chargers • DCFC and L2 – Retail sale or fee collection capable • 50% of total equipment and installation costs up to $1000 for L2 • 50% of total equipment and installation costs up to $3000 for DCFC rated between 50–75 KW • 50% of total equipment and installation costs up to $5000 for DCFC rated between 76–149 kW • 50% of total equipment and installation costs up to $7500 for DCFC rated 150 kW & above |
| • Eligible new appliances include: clothes dryers and induction cooktops • Clothes dryers must be ENERGY STAR® certified • Induction cooktops must have minimum surface width of 30 inches to qualify • Eligible appliance recycling include: refrigerators and freezers, maximum 2 units per year per member account |
• $30/electric resistance clothes dryer • $90/electric heat-pump clothes dryer (a.k.a. ventless) • $60/refrigerator or freezer recycle (max $120 per member account per year) • $350/induction cooktop in new construction • $350/induction cooktop replacing propane or natural gas (requires photo of old cooktop) • $100/induction cooktop replacing electric |
| • Battery and corded electric equipment only • Members limited to one rebate per product except e-bikes • An aggregated maximum rebate of $300 per member account excludes riding lawn mowers • All eligible equipment is listed to the right; if the rebate is not listed, equipment is not eligible for rebate |
• 25% of cost up to $1000 for riding mower • 25% of cost up to $250 for 2-stage snow blower • 25% of cost up to $150 for snow blowers, walk-behind mowers and e-bikes • 25% of cost up to $100 for chainsaws • 25% of cost up to $50 for trimmers, leaf blowers & power washers • 50% cost up to $25 for addt’l. batteries with original purchase/application (limit 1 addt’l. battery per product) |
| • Includes pole mounted LED lighting fixtures only • Includes new construction and retrofit applications • Design Lights Consortium or ENERGY STAR® certification required for all fixtures • Product specification sheets including DLC or ENERGY STAR® verification must be included with application • One project, per member-owner account per year • Paid receipt must be provided with application including; product model numbers, quantities and cost |
• Pole mounted lighting rebates are lesser of prescribed amount, or, 25% of fixture cost, or, a maximum project cap of $20,000 per account |
| • Electric motor sizes 25hp and larger • Applies to irrigation, farm, commercial and industrial uses • New and retrofit installations only, no maintenance replacements |
• Based on electric motor horsepower • Sliding scale from $1,600 to $6,800 • Rebate not to exceed 50% of the VSD equipment cost • Per project cap of $20,000 |
| • 30 gallon minimum size requirement • Electric resistance units must meet one of the following: • Replacing propane or natural gas • $50/unit for demand-response capable or member-managed water heater program • New construction • Heat-pump water heaters must be ENERGY STAR® certified |
• Electric resistance water heater rebates: • $50/unit when replacing propane or natural gas water heater • $50/unit for demand-response capable or member-managed water heater • $30/unit for new construction • $350/unit for air source heat pump water heaters |