Residential/Farm: Rebates & Grants

Energy Wise Rebates

There are a variety of rebates and special rates  available when you enroll in an Energy Wise program. The following list gives information on the program as well as the savings you can expect. You may also learn more by visiting the Program Guide.

To enroll in one of these programs, please contact Stearns Electric Association.

Dual Fuel Heating
  • Electric heat could be Baseboards, Cove Heaters, Fan Forced Units, Boiler, Furnace, or In-Floor.
  • Any electric heat on this program requires a backup heating system.

Rate/Rebate:

4.2 ˘ kWh
 

There must be a minimum of 9 kW electric heat installed to qualify for this program.

 

Storage Space Heating
  • Room Storage, Slab Storage, or Central Furnace
  • Room Storage and Slab Storage require a backup heating system.

Rate/Rebate:

4.2 ˘ kWh
$200

There must be a minimum of 9 kW electric heat installed to qualify for this program.

 

Heat Pumps
  • Air Source Heat Pump
  • This program requires a backup heating system


Rate/Rebate:
4.2 ˘ kWh
$300 Rebate

 

  • Ground Source Heat Pump
  • This program requires a backup heating system
  • Rebate form

$200 / ton

 

Residential Cooling Rebate Program
  • Air Source Heat Pump
  • Central Air Conditioner
    *Must be installed by a registered contractor

See list of registered contractors and program details.

Rebate:
SEER 13     $30
SEER 14   $180
SEER 15   $280
SEER 16+ $330

 


 

Cycled Central Air Conditioning

Rate/Rebate:

Cycled Air Conditioning Only
               (Non-metered)
$7.50 AC credit in July, Aug, Sept
$100 rebate or free hook-up
Cycled Air Conditioning & Dual Fuel Heating 
               (Metered)

4.2 ˘ kWh
$100 AC Rebate

 

Stored Water Heating

Rate/Rebate:

Stored Water Heating Only
                 (Non-metered)
$7.50 SW monthly credit
$200 for new water heater rebate
Stored Water Heating & Dual Fuel Heating
                 (Metered)
4.2 ˘ kWh
$200 for new water heater rebate
Stored Water Heating Only
                 (Non-metered)
No monthly credit or rebate for water heater
85 gal. water heater cost is $300
105 gal. water heater cost is $350

*A Power Cost Adjustment (PCA) reflecting increased wholesale power costs may apply to all rates. 

Additional information:

• Member is responsible for all installation costs and the costs of equipment not furnished
by Stearns Electric unless so stated.

• Stearns Electric will provide the radio receiver, current transformer (CT) meter socket, meter, and the current transformer enclosure.

• A Stearns Electric technician must check out your system and determine your equipment to be installed properly for our programs before the Energy Wise meter will be installed and you begin to receive the reduced Energy Wise rate.

• Member must sign and return the Energy Wise Agreement before the technician’s appointment is scheduled.

• The Energy Wise rate is subject to change without notice.

Irrigation System (Farm)

Rate/Costs:

Energy Charge 5.7 ˘ kWh
Annual Fixed Charge $240 per year
Monthly Demand Charge (uncontrolled) $12.20 kW
Interruptible Demand Charge (controlled) $3.20 kW

Systems installed with a 10hp or larger pump are required to participate for a minimum of one irrigation season. Interruption of system of not more than (1) 5 hr. period within a 24 hr. day and re-energized by 10:00 pm.

Generator Backup

Rate/Costs:

Metered - Small Commercial/Agriculture - Single and Three Phase 6.3 ˘ kWh
$40 monthly fixed charge
Metered - Three Phase Systems 3.9 ˘ kWh
$5.30 kW monthly peak demand
$12 kW monthly coincident demand
$65 monthly fixed charge