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Conserve & Save® Rebates
CONSERVE energy and SAVE money using the RPU Conserve & Save® rebate program!
Residential Rebate Applications and Brochures
Electrical Rebates
- Conserve & Save® Electric Efficiency Rebate Application
- CFL and LED Lighting Rebate Application
- LED Holiday Rebate Application
- Rebate cannot exceed the price of the LED package
- Completed rebate forms and additional necessary information due by March 31, 2012.
- Solar Rebates
Water Rebates
ENERGY
STAR® Appliance Rebates |
Amount
|
| Electric Rebates | |
| Clothes Washers | $50 |
| Dehumidifiers (must recycle old and purchase new to qualify) | $65 |
| Dishwashers | $25 |
| Freezers | $25 |
| Refrigerators | $25 |
| Room Air Conditioners | $25 |
Bonus Recycling Rebates
| Amount
|
| Freezer | $15 |
| Refrigerator | $15 |
| Room Air Conditioner | $15 |
ENERGY STAR® Lighting Rebates
| Amount
|
| Compact Fluorescent Bulbs (CFL) | 50% off bulb or package cost |
| CFL Light Fixtures | $15 |
| LED Bulbs (10 watts or less) | $10 |
| LED Bulbs (greater than 10 watts) | $15 |
| LED Light Fixtures | $20 |
Additional Electric
Rebates |
Amount |
| Central Air Conditioners | Rebates starting at $100 |
| Furnace Fan Motors | $50 |
| Air Source Heat Pumps | Rebates starting at $100 |
| Geothermal Heat Pumps | See application |
| Custom | See application |
Efficiency Water
Rebates |
Amount |
| Clothes Washers | $25 |
| High Efficiency Toilets | $50 |
| Rain Barrels | $10 |
| Rotating Sprinkler Nozzles | $3 |
| Weather-Based Irrigation Controllers | $75 |
| For all of the above rebates, see applications for complete details and terms and conditions. |
Disclaimer: If a customer’s Rochester Public Utilities account is more than 30 days delinquent, rebate payments will be applied to their RPU account.
For questions on rebates contact:
Brandon Johnson
507.292.1220
Other Useful Information and Links
Electric Usage Guide
Use this guide to help find where hidden energy usage is in your home.
Water Usage Brochure
Use this guide to help find where hidden water usage is in your home.
Minnesota Residential Energy Incentives
A chart focused on energy incentives geared toward residential use, including energy efficiency, solar, wind, and vehicles.
Kill A Watt Meter
RPU customers can borrow a Kill A Watt™ meter from RPU at no charge. These meters will help you determine how much electricity various appliances in your home consume whether turned on or off. Call Customer Service at 507.280.1500 to reserve a meter.
Home Energy Report Pilot Program
25,000 randomly selected RPU customers are in this pilot program that compares homeowners’ energy use to that of their neighbors in the community.
Refrigerator Energy Use Calculator
Find out how much energy your refrigerator costs to operate and how much you can save when you purchase an ENERGY STAR® qualified model.
Green Design
There are many organizations, both locally and nationally, that are working on green building and design. This link has helpful websites, books, and magazines that provide information on this topic.
