Montana-Dakota Utilities Co. offers three electric energy saving residential programs in the state of Montana. These programs are designed to promote the conservation of electricity and are available to Montana-Dakota’s residential electric customers in the state of Montana beginning on or after February 1, 2008. The following outlines the details of the programs:
If you have questions regarding Montana-Dakota's residential electric incentive programs or would like to electronically submit your application you may send them to:
Montana-Dakota Energy Conservation Programs
Residential Electric Programs:
ENERGY STAR® rated Residential Central Air Conditioning: Montana-Dakota residential electric customers who are replacing a standard efficiency (10 SEER or less) electric central air conditioner with an ENERGY STAR® rated (15 SEER & 12.5 EER or greater) electric central air conditioner qualify for an incentive payment of $175/ton.
Montana State Income Tax Credit: In addition to the incentive paid by Montana-Dakota, Montana homeowners are also eligible for a tax credit to cover a portion of the cost to purchase and install high efficiency cooling systems that are ENERGY STAR® rated. The credit is 25% of the investment made to improve the energy efficiency of their home, up to a maximum of $500 per year. To apply for the tax credit, the customer must complete and include tax form “ENRG-C” when filing their State Income taxes. The energy conservation credit is allowed only for the year the energy conservation improvements are made. Tax forms are available at www.energizemontana.com or by contacting the Montana Department of Revenue at 406-444-6900.
ENERGY STAR® rated Refrigerators: Montana-Dakota residential electric customers who purchase ENERGY STAR® refrigerator will qualify for an incentive payment of $10.00 for investing in the energy saving appliance. This program is limited to one refrigerator per residential electric account.
ENERGY STAR® rated Freezers: Montana-Dakota residential electric customers who purchase ENERGY STAR® freezer will qualify for an incentive payment of $10.00 for investing in the energy saving appliance. This program is limited to one freezer per residential electric account.
To apply for the Electric Incentive Programs, fill out the following form, include a copy of the dealer sales invoice (with the brand, model number, serial number and installation date) and send it to Montana-Dakota:
Residential Electric Incentive Application Form (pdf)
A complete listing of the qualifications, application requirements and instructions are on page two of the form.
Rebate Payments:
Rebate payments will be issued in the form of a U.S. Bank® Rebate Visa® Card, for residential customers receiving rebates of $1,000 or less. Rebate payments of more than $1,000 will be issued in the form of a check. Montana-Dakota does not issue rebates in the form of a utility bill credit.
The U.S. Bank Rebate Visa Card cannot be reloaded with additional funds, nor can it be used at an ATM (Automated Teller Machine). Terms and conditions apply and other fees may apply to Rebate Cards. For complete terms and conditions, see the “U.S. Bank Rewards/Rebate Card Cardholder Agreement” available at www.RewardCardConnect.com.
*Montana-Dakota reserves the right to cancel or modify these programs at any time.