Commerical/Industrial/Value-added Ag Rebates
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Commercial, Industrial and Value-Added Agriculture Rebates
North West REC encourages businesses in the efficient use of electricity in all energy applications. As an incentive to our commercial, industrial and value-added agriculture customers, NWREC offers energy efficiency rebates on the installation of qualifying energy efficient lighting and motor load installations.
You Pull the Plug NWREC Rebates
Insulation Rebate Form Fillable
Energy Star Appliance Rebate Form NWREC
No form is needed for ASHPs, GSHPs, Mini-Split Heat Pumps, and Central A/C units simply submit copies of the invoice for the rebated equipment to North West REC, and a representative for North West REC will inspect the installation prior to the rebate being paid to verify that it has been installed and is operating
Submit your rebate to the office by
-mailing them to North West REC P.O. Box 435 Orange City, Dropping them off at any of the offices, or by emailing them to nwrec@nwrec.coop or to evandervelde@nwrec.coop.
Variable Speed-Motors and Soft-Start Device Rebates
Variable-Speed Motors and Soft-Start Devices
More than half of all electrical energy consumed in the U.S. is used by electric motors. Improving the efficiency of electric motors and the equipment they drive can save energy, reduce operating costs and improve our nation's productivity. We encourage our members to make energy efficiency a major consideration when purchasing motors.
As an incentive to our customers, North West REC offers a rebate for new variable-speed energy efficient motors installed in a commercial, industrial or value-added agriculture building that is served by North West REC.
Soft-start devices installed on an existing motor which is installed in a commercial, industrial or value-added agriculture building served by North West REC also qualify for a rebate. (The rebate amount is based on the horsepower of the motor that the soft-start device is connected to.) Seasonal applications are not eligible. There is a maximum rebate of $5,000 per motor.
| Product | Rebate Amount |
| Variable speed motors, energy efficient | $30 per horsepower |
| Soft-start devices on an existing motor | $30 per horsepower |
Lighting and Motor rebate programs will run until an allotted amount of monies runs out. Please call before submitting a rebate to make sure there is money available
Air Source Heat Pump Rebates
Air Source Heat Pumps Rebate Options and Rebate Amount
Residential - new and replacement loads
- If back up heat is electric $700 per ton
- If no back up heat or if back up heat is propane or gas $500 per ton
- Maximum rebate limit of $10,000 or 30% of equipment cost/unit installed
Commercial/Industrial/Ag projects - new and replacement loads
- If back up heat is electric $700 per ton
- If no back up heat or if back up heat is propane or gas $500 per ton
- Maximum rebate limit of $75,000 or 30% of equipment cost/unit installed
No form is needed, simply submit copies of the invoice for the rebated equipment to North West REC, and a representative for North West REC will inspect the installation prior to the rebate being paid to verify that it has been installed and is operating
Geothermal Rebates
Geothermal Heat Pumps Rebate Options and Rebate Amount
| Qualifying Unit Type | Rebate Amount |
| Residential geothermal heat pump Maximum rebate limit of $10,000 or 30% of equipment cost/unit installed | $1400 per ton on new units $750 per ton on replacement units |
| Commercial/Industrial/Ag Projects Maximum rebate limit of $75,000 or 30% of equipment cost/unit installed | $1400 per ton on new units $750 per ton on replacement units |
No form is needed, simply submit copies of the invoice for the rebated equipment to North West REC, and a representative for North West REC will inspect the installation prior to the rebate being paid to verify that it has been installed and is operating
There is also a Federal Geothermal Tax Credit available.
For more information about the Federal Geothermal Tax Credit visit here: EnergyStar.gov
and for how to apply here: EnergyStar.gov
Read more about Geothermal Units here in our Smart Choice article: Geothermal Tax Credits Extended
Ductless Mini-Split Heating/Cooling & P-Tac Unit
Ductless Mini-Split Heating/Cooling & P-Tac Units
All units must be Energy Star Certified
- Residential
- if back up heat is electric $1000 new load/$500 replacement
- if no back up heat or if back up heat is propane or gas $600 new load/$300 replacements
- maximum rebate limit of 50% equipment cost
- Rebate limited to two units per single family dwelling or outbuilding
- Commercial/Industrial/Ag Projects
- If back up heat is electric $800 per ton - new load/$400 per ton for replacements
- If no back up heat or if back up heat is propane or gas $400 per ton - new load/$200 per ton for replacements
- Maximum rebate limit of 30% equipment cost
- Limit of one rebate for each leasable hotel room
No form is needed, simply submit copies of the invoice for the rebated equipment to North West REC, and a representative for North West REC will inspect the installation prior to the rebate being paid to verify that it has been installed and is operating
Electric Vehicle Chargers
- Level 2 Chargers: 2.9kW-17kW, 208-240V
- Must be hardwired and installation must meet local code
- Member required to provide charger make, model, S/N, specifications
- Cannnot back-feed into the system
Residential $750 per charger, 50% max equipment cost, max 2 chg/house
Commerial/Industrial/Ag $1200 per charger, 50% max equipment cost, max 5 chg/account
Insulation Rebate
Building Insulation Rebate
Details:
- The building must be all electric as the primary heating source with electric backup
- Insulation must be professionally installed for blown-in, AeroSheild insulating concrete forms, rigid Styrofoam panels and/or structural insulated panel type insulation
- Residential- rebate is limited to 30% of installed insulation cost up to a maximum rebate of $800 per building per calendar year.
- Commercial/Industrial/Ag buildings-rebate limited to 10% of installed insulation cost up to a maximum rebate of $2,000 per building per calendar year
To receive your rebate, download the Insulation Rebate Form, fill it out and return the completed form to North West REC.
Program requirements
- Person or business making the rebate request must be a member-owner of North West REC and the equipment needs to be installed on the North West REC electric system
- All equipment must be new to qualify for a rebate
- The rebate does not apply for seasonal loads
- No form is needed, simply submit copies of the invoice for the rebated equipment to North West REC, and a representative for North West REC will inspect the installation prior to the rebate being paid to verify that it has been installed and is operating
- North West REC reserves the right to modify or terminate this program at any time without notice.