CONSERVE energy and SAVE money using RPU's Conserve & Save® rebate program!
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Residential Rebate Applications
2021 Rebates
- 2021 Energy Star Electric Appliances Rebate Application
- 2021 Energy Star LED Lighting Rebate Application
- 2021 Electric HVAC and Water Heating Rebate Application
- 2021 Central Air Conditioner Clean & Tune Rebate Application
- 2021 Solar Electric Rebate Application
- 2021 Water Efficiency Rebate Application
2020 Rebates
Please note: 2020 rebate applications are only for purchases made from January 1-December 31, 2020. The deadline to submit these applications is March 31, 2021.
- 2020 Electric Efficiency Rebate Application
- 2020 Central Air Conditioner Clean & Tune Rebate Application
- 2020 LED Lighting Rebate Application
- 2020 LED Holiday Lighting Rebate Application
- 2020 Water Efficiency Rebate Application
RPU Trade Ally and Energy Solutions Partner lists
| ENERGY STAR® Appliance Rebates* | Amount |
|---|---|
| Clothes Washers | $25-$90 |
| Dehumidifiers | $15-$25 |
| Dishwashers | $25-$40 |
| Freezers | $25 |
| Refrigerators | $25 |
| Room Air Conditioners | $25 |
| Bonus Recycling Rebates* | 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 |
| ENERGY STAR® LED Lighting Rebates* | Amount |
|---|---|
| LED Bulbs | 50% of bulb or package cost, not to exceed $7 per bulb |
| LED Light Fixtures | 50% of fixture or package cost, not to exceed $20 per fixture |
| Ceiling fans with LED Lighting | 50% of fixture cost, not to exceed $15 per fixture ($25 for ENERGY STAR® Most Efficient models) |
| Electric HVAC and Water Heating Equipment Rebates* | 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 |
| Water Rebates* | Amount |
|---|---|
| Clothes Washers | $25 |
| High-Efficiency Toilets | $25 |
| Rain Barrels | $10 |
| Weather-Based Irrigation Controllers | 50% of cost, not to exceed $75 per controller |
* For all of the above rebates, see applications for minimum efficiency requirements and complete 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
Residential rebate processing questions:
Shannon Smith
rebates@rpu.org
507-280-1537
Other Useful Information and Links
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. Learn more about ENERGY STAR at https://www.energystar.gov.
WaterSense
Take steps each day to save water and protect the environment by choosing WaterSense labeled products in your home, yard, and business. Learn more about WaterSense at https://www.epa.gov/watersense and how we can all get more by using less.
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!
Home Energy Guide
Use the Minnesota Department of Commerce’s Home Energy Guide to find more ways to save energy in your home.
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 Relations at 507.280.1500 to reserve a meter.
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.
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.