Residential Rebates
Residential Rebate Applications
2026 Rebates
- 2026 Battery-Powered Lawn Equipment Rebate Application
- 2026 Central AC & Air Source Heat Pump Tune-Up Rebate Application
- 2026 Electric HVAC & Water Heating Rebate Application
- 2026 Electric Vehicle Rebate Application^
- 2026 Electric-Assisted Bicycles (e-Bikes) Rebate Application
- 2026 Energy Star Appliances Rebate Application
- 2026 Energy Star Level 2 Connected EV Chargers Rebate Application
- 2026 Water Efficient Appliances & Equipment Rebate Application
^ Residential Time-of-Use Rate Enrollment Required
2025 Rebates
2025 rebate applications must be received by March 31, 2026.
- 2025 LED Holiday Lighting Rebate Application
- 2025 Battery-Powered Lawn Equipment Rebate Application
- 2025 Central AC & Air Source Heat Pump Tune-Up Rebate Application
- 2025 Electric HVAC & Water Heating Rebate Application
- 2025 Electric Vehicle Rebate Application^
- 2025 Electric-Assisted Bicycles (e-Bikes) Rebate Application
- 2025 Energy Star Appliances & LED Lighting Rebate Application
- 2025 Energy Star Level 2 Connected EV Chargers Rebate Application
- 2025 Water Efficient Appliances & Equipment Rebate Application
^Residential Time-of-Use Rate Enrollment Required
| ENERGY STAR® Appliance Rebates1 | Amount |
| Clothes Washers | $25-$65 |
| Clothes Washer/Dryer Combinations - All-in-One | $25-$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 |
| LED Lighting Rebates1 | Amount |
| ENERGY STAR® LED Downlights or LED Recessed Retrofit Kits | 50% of downlight, package, or recessed downlight retrofit kit cost; not to exceed $20 perdownlight |
| Design Lights LED Fixtures | 50% of fixture 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 | $10-$100, depending on the type of heating and cooling system |
| Heat Pump Water Heaters | $400 for 20-55 gallon and $90 for >55gallon, not to exceed 50% of the cost |
| Central AC & Air Source Heat Pump Tune-Up | $20, $40, and $60 options; three different tune-up levels performed every 2-5 years |
| 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) Rebates1 | Amount |
| EV Enrollment - New TOU Enrollment^ | bill credit: $500 first EV; $150 per additional EV |
| EV Enrollment - Current TOU Customer^ | bill credit: $150 per qualifying EV |
| EV Chargers | $15 |
| Electric-Assisted Bicycles (e-Bikes) | $150 |
| Chainsaws | $10 |
| Lawn Trimmers | $10 |
| Leaf Blowers | $10 |
| Push Lawn Mowers | $50 |
| Riding Lawn Mowers | $100 |
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.
For a pdf version of this table, click here.
Need help finding rebate-eligible products?
Check out our Trade Ally list, which features local contractors and retailers familiar with RPU’s energy efficiency programs. We recommend getting 2 to 3 quotes to compare services and pricing. Please note that RPU does not endorse or recommend any specific contractor or business.
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 Rebate Programs
Explore rebate programs available through the State of Minnesota.
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. Please visit the Clean Energy Resource Teams (CERTs) website for additional lighting guides, as well as other helpful tools and resources.
Battery-Powered Lawn Equipment
Are you looking to buy a battery-powered lawn mower? Check out our fact sheet. And don’t forget about our rebates for qualifying battery-powered riding lawn mowers, push lawn mowers, lawn trimmers, leaf blowers, and chainsaws..
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.
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.
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.
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 or freezer 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.
Contact Us
RPU Service Center
4000 East River Road NE
Rochester, MN, 55906
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Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm
RPU Customer Care by phone: 507-280-1500
Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm
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