Montana Residential Electric Incentives

Incentive Form (PDF Download)

Montana-Dakota Utilities Co. is implementing three energy saving 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:

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.

For example, if a Montana-Dakota residential electric customer replaces their existing electric central air conditioner with a qualified 3 ton electric central air conditioner the customer will receive an incentive from Montana-Dakota in the amount of $525.00

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.

Although ENERGY STAR® rated central air conditioners are more expensive to purchase up front, the cost difference will be paid back over time through lower energy bills.

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.
 

PROGRAM TERMS & CONDITIONS:

QUALIFICATIONS
The qualifying equipment must be installed in a Montana residence served with electricity from Montana-Dakota Utilities Co. (Montana-Dakota).  The residence must be served under Montana-Dakota’s Residential service rates 10, 11, or 16.  Montana-Dakota uses ENERGY STAR® listings to determine eligibility of the equipment.  You can access this information at www.energystar.gov.  Dealers are not eligible to receive their customer’s incentive.  Equipment installed under warranty replacement does not qualify for the incentive payment.

• ENERGY STAR rated Electric Central Air Conditioner:  Incentive applies to the replacement of an existing efficiency (10 SEER rating or less) electric central air conditioner with an ENERGY STAR® rated (15 SEER and 12.5 EER rating or greater) electric central air conditioner.
• ENERGY STAR rated Refrigerators:  Incentive applies to the purchase and installation of an ENERGY STAR® rated refrigerator and is limited to one refrigerator per residential electric account.
• ENERGY STAR rated Freezers:  Incentive applies to the purchase and installation of an ENERGY STAR® rated freezer and is limited to one freezer per residential electric account.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
The incentive application must be completely filled out with the purchaser information, equipment information (including a sales invoice/receipt with the brand, model number, serial number and installation date) and dealer information.  Montana-Dakota is unable to accept applications that do not include all of this information.  It is the responsibility of the dealer and purchaser to ensure that the installed equipment qualifies for the incentive.  If it does not qualify, no incentive will be paid.

INCENTIVE PAYMENT DETAILS
Montana-Dakota issues incentive payments in the form of checks, not utility bill credits.

SEND COMPLETED APPLICATION TO:
      Montana-Dakota Utilities Co.
      Attn: Market & Sales Support
      400 North 4th Street
      Bismarck, ND  58501

*Montana-Dakota reserves the right to cancel or modify these programs at any time.