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Conserve and Save

CONSERVE energy and SAVE money using the RPU Conserve & Save rebate program!

Residential Rebate Applications and Brochures

ELECTRIC REBATES

2010 Conserve & Save Brochure (Electric)

Conserve & Save Rebate Application (Electric)


CFL Rebate Promotion

LED Rebate Form
- Rebate cannot exceed the price of the LED package
- Completed rebate forms and additional necessary information due by March 31, 2010

WATER REBATES

2010 Conserve & Save Brochure (Water)

Conserve & Save Rebate Application (Water)
* 2010 water table- rotating nozzles
* 2010 water table- large rotary sprinklers

Rain Barrel Rebate Form

2010 RESIDENTIAL REBATES

ENERGY STAR® Appliance Rebates

Amount:
Electric Rebates:
 
Refrigerators
$25
Dishwashers
$25
Clothes Washers
$50
Room Air Conditioners
$25
Light Fixtures (see rebate application for details)
$15
Dehumidifiers *Recycle old and purchase new to qualify $65
Freezers
$25 
LED Light Fixtures $20
Compact Fluorescent Bulbs 50% off bulb or package cost
Additional Rebates
Electric Rebates:
 
Central Air Conditioners
$200 (14 SEER) each additional SEER $75  
Air Source Heat Pumps
$200 (14 SEER) each additional SEER $75
Geothermal Heat Pumps
see application
Furnace Fan Motors
$50
Custom
see application for details
Water Rebates:
 
Clothes Washers
$25
High-Efficiency Toilet
$50
Rotating Sprinkler Nozzle
$4 per nozzle
Rain Barrels $10
Bonus Recycling Rebates:
 
Freezer
up to $50 
Refrigerator up to $50
Room Air Conditioner
up to $25 
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

OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION AND LINKS

Vampire Power Usage Guide
- Use this guide to help find where hidden energy 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.

Neighborhood Energy Challenge

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.

HVAC Calculator

Refrigerator Energy Use Calculator
Find out how much energy you're 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.