CONSERVE energy and SAVE money using RPU's Conserve & Save™ rebate program!
Residential Rebate Applications
2024 Rebates
- 2024 LED Holiday Lighting Rebate Application NEW!
- 2024 Central AC & Air Source Heat Pump Tune-Up Rebate Application
- 2024 Energy Star Appliances & Light Fixtures Rebate Application
- 2024 Electric HVAC and Water Heating Rebate Application
- 2024 Water Efficient Appliances & Equipment Rebate Application
- 2024 Electric Vehicle Rebate Application^
- 2024 Battery-Powered Lawn Mower Rebate Application^
^ Residential Time-of-Use Rate Enrollment Required
RPU Trade Ally and Energy Solutions Partner lists
| ENERGY STAR® Appliance Rebates1 | Amount |
|---|---|
| Clothes Washers | $25-$65 |
| Clothes Washer/Dryer Combinations - All-in-One | up to $65 |
| Clothes Dryers - Heat Pump | $25 |
| Dehumidifiers | $15 |
| Dishwashers | $25-$40 |
| Freezers* | $25 |
| Refrigerators* | $25 |
| Room Air Conditioners* | $25 |
| Bonus Recycling Rebates*1 | Amount |
| Dehumidifiers | up to $15, for recycling of working units only |
| Freezers | up to $15, for recycling of working units only |
| Refrigerators | up to $15, for recycling of working units only |
| Room Air Conditioners | up to $15, for recycling of working units only |
| Light Fixture Rebates1 | Amount |
| ENERGY STAR® or DesignLights® LED Light Fixtures | 50% offixture or package cost, not to exceed $20 per fixture |
| Electric HVAC and Water Heating Equipment Rebates1 | Amount |
|---|---|
| Central Air Conditioners | Rebates starting at $100 |
| ECM Circulator Pumps | $50-$600, not to exceed 50% of cost |
| Furnace Fan Motors Replacements | $50 |
| Air Source Heat Pumps | Rebates starting at $100 |
| Ground Source Heat Pumps | Rebates starting at $200 |
| Smart Thermostats | $50-$100, only for Electric Heat Systems |
| Heat Pump Water Heaters | $60-$400, not to exceed 50% of the cost, for electric-only retrofit or new construction |
| Water Rebates1 | Amount |
|---|---|
| Clothes Washers | $25 |
| Clothes Washer/Dryer Combinations - All-in-One | $25 |
| High-Efficiency Toilets | $25 |
| Rain Barrels | $10 |
| Weather-Based Irrigation Controllers | 50% of cost, not to exceed $75 per controller |
| Electric Vehicle (EV) Rebates^ | Amount |
|---|---|
| EV Enrollment - New TOU Enrollment^ | bill credit: $200 first EV; $50 per additional EV |
| EV Enrollment - Existing TOU Customer^ | bill credit: $50 per qualifying EV |
| Battery-Powered Lawn Mower Rebates^ | Amount |
|---|---|
| Push Lawn Mower^ | $50 bill credit |
| Riding Lawn Mower^ | $100 bill credit |
For a pdf version of this table, click here.
1For all the above rebates, see applications for minimum efficiency requirements and complete terms and conditions.
^Residential Time-of-Use Rate enrollment required.
Disclaimer: If a customer’s Rochester Public Utilities account is more than 30 days delinquent, rebate payments will be applied to their RPU account.
Residential rebate processing questions:
rebates@rpu.org
507-280-1537
Other Useful Information and Links
Minnesota Energy Resources
Minnesota Energy Resources is the natural gas provider in Rochester, MN. For natural gas energy-efficiency rebates and programs for your home, click here.
State and Federal Rebate Programs, Grants, and Tax Incentives
Learn more about rebates, grants, and tax incentives available to homeowners.
Battery-Powered Lawn Equipment
Want to learn more on battery-powered lawn equipment? Check out our fact sheet here. And don’t forget about our rebate for qualifying Battery-Powered Lawn Mowers when you enroll in our Residential Time-of-Use Rate.
Vampire Power Usage Guide
Use this guide to help find where hidden energy usage is in your home.
Water Usage Guide
Use this guide to help find where you are using water in your home.
ENERGY STAR®
ENERGY STAR is the simple choice for energy efficiency, making it easy for consumers and businesses to purchase products that save them money and protect the environment. Take steps each day to save energy by choosing ENERGY STAR labeled products in your home or business.
WaterSense
Take steps each day to save water and protect the environment by choosing WaterSense labeled products in your home, yard, and business.
Right Light Guide
The Right Light Guide will help you compare the right lighting options depending on how much light you need, what color you want, and its costs and features. The Right Light App at http://rightlightapp.org is an interactive way to find the right LED bulb for you!
Manufactured Homes Energy Guide
Use this guide to learn how you can save energy and money at home, who to contact for assistance, and how to understand your utility bill.
Home Energy Guide
Use the Minnesota Department of Commerce’s Home Energy Guide to find more ways to save energy in your home. If you would like a paper copy of the book, please stop into the RPU Service Center.
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 RPU Customer Care at 507-280-1500 to reserve a meter or visit the Rochester Public Library to check one out with your library card.
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.
When is the Right Time to Replace My Heating and Cooling Equipment
Certain telltale signs indicate it's time to consider replacing heating and cooling equipment or improving the performance of your overall system. Find out if it is time to call a professional contractor.
Heating & Air Conditioning Installation Bid Comparison Checklist
Use this ENERGY STAR checklist to ensure that you ask the right questions of contractors when looking at new heating and air conditioning units.