Residential Incentives Program

Cash savings today. Energy savings for your home or business tomorrow!

Electric use varies over each 24-hour period and from one season to another, sometimes causing heavy electric power demand and peaks. When that happens, our most economical generating plants work at full capacity. To meet the heavy demand, we may need to start up less efficient generating equipment or even purchase electricity from other producers - and that can be expensive.

This is why Black Hills Power (BHP) is pleased to offer cash rebates to our customers who purchase high efficiency heating equipment, water heaters and demand controllers.

The rebates are being offered to encourage the customer to purchase energy efficient equipment that results in lower operating costs and a reduced demand on our electric system - and that benefits both BHP and the customer.

Ask your electrical, heating and cooling, or building contractor/dealer about the following rebate programs or simply visit with our BHP representatives at any BHP local office.

Demand Controller

Demand Controllers level out the peaks and valleys in your electric usage by deferring energy loads during peak demand hours. Owners of Demand Control units installed by a BHP certified electrician qualify for special energy rates from Black Hills Power that can save them up to 30 percent annually on energy costs.

Customer incentives and guidelines:

  • Customer receives a certified installation rebate of $250 if demand controller is installed by a certified licensed electrician from BHP's Certified Installer List.
  • 0 percent financing through Pay-By-Bank payment option is available to qualifying customers
  • Rebate is approved after BHP Service Technician inspects and approved installation by certified installer
  • Click Certified Installer List (PDF) for list of certified contractors approved by BHP

Free Energy Cost Comparison

BHP offers a free heating and cooling energy cost comparison to customers planning to build a new home or replace their present system. Call your local BHP office for more information or to schedule your free cost comparison.

Electric Water Heater

Program Description
Black Hills Power offers rebates to its residential customers when they replace existing water heaters with high-efficiency electric models, or when they install high-efficiency electric models in new single-family dwellings. BHP does not offer rebates to residential customers nor do we recommend installing tankless electric water heaters.

Eligible Measures
To qualify for a rebate, a high-efficiency residential tank water heater must have an Energy Factor (EF) of 0.94 or greater.

Measure

Incentive

Electric Tank Water Heater (EF 0.94 or greater)

$1.50 per tank gallon

To get started, download and fill out the application below to start the approval process

2011 BHP Residential Rebate Application

Water Heater Bonus: Customers who install a new Demand Controller with a new water heater qualify for an additional $100 rebate.)

Tankless Water Heater FAQS

Air Source Heat Pump

Air Source Heat Pump rebates are based on Seasonal Energy Efficiency Rating (SEER). We will inspect the Heat Pump unit prior to approving rebates.

  • Heat Pumps with a SEER of 15.00 or higher qualify for a rebate of $150 per ton - up to $600 per customer, single dwelling home

We also offer a FREE service check coupon (valid for two years) with Heat Pump and Geothermal System rebates.

Geothermal System

Customers who buy and install a Geothermal Heating and Cooling System for their new or existing home can qualify for a Black Hills Power rebate by completing our Geothermal Survey Form. Qualifying systems could receive the following rebate amounts:

  • • $200 per ton, up to 6 tons, and $50 thereafter
    • - up to $1,500 per customer, single dwelling home
    • - up to $2,500 per multi-family apartment structure

Other BHP Programs

BHP offers other programs for customers interested in saving money on their heating and cooling equipment, including bill payment options and equipment repair service.

Programs include:

How to Find Out More?

If you have questions about any of the services provided by BHP, contact your local BHP Office.

How to Process a Rebate

 
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