MinnesotaRebate Program

New Ulm Public Utilities - Energy Efficiency Rebate Program

You get2025 Rebates HVAC (ASHP Replacement) Electric Heat: $900–$2,200 Air Source Heat Pump: $125–$500 Through-Wall Heat Pump: $200–$700 Natural Gas or Other: $100–$200 Energy Star Appliances & Lighting Clothes Washer: $50 Electric Clothes Dryer: $50 Dehumidifier: $15 Dishwasher: $25 Refrigerator: $40 Freezer: $40 Residential LED Bulbs: up to 50% of purchase, max $7 per bulb Residential LED Fixtures: up to 50% of purchase, max $20 per fixture LED Ceiling Fans: up to 50% of purchase, max $15 per fixture Holiday LED Lights $5 (Chamber Dollars) per string; max 5 strings per customer Central AC Clean & Check $40 utility bill credit Furnace/Boiler Check & Clean $25 utility bill credit Water Heaters Storage Water Heater (UEF = 0.81): $250 Instantaneous Water Heater (UEF = 0.95): $250 Furnaces New Construction: 95% AFUE — $125; 97% AFUE — $150 Retrofit: 92% AFUE — $100; 95% AFUE — $275 Smart Thermostats Wi-Fi (Non-ENERGY STAR): $30 Wi-Fi (ENERGY STAR): $75 Central Air (minimum 16 SEER2) ≤ 20,000 BTU/h: $140 (16.0) • $160 (17.0) • $180 (18.0) • $200 (19.0) • $220 (20.0) • $240 (21.0) > 20,000 BTU/h: $220 (16.0) • $240 (17.0) • $260 (18.0) • $280 (19.0) • $300 (20.0) • $320 (21.0) Commercial Lighting (Existing Facilities) $0.30 per watt saved District Energy (Steam Heat) 50% of project cost up to $7,500 (for repairs/modernization)

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Incentive type: Rebate Program
Amount: 2025 Rebates HVAC (ASHP Replacement) Electric Heat: $900–$2,200 Air Source Heat Pump: $125–$500 Through-Wall Heat Pump: $200–$700 Natural Gas or Other: $100–$200 Energy Star Appliances & Lighting Clothes Washer: $50 Electric Clothes Dryer: $50 Dehumidifier: $15 Dishwasher: $25 Refrigerator: $40 Freezer: $40 Residential LED Bulbs: up to 50% of purchase, max $7 per bulb Residential LED Fixtures: up to 50% of purchase, max $20 per fixture LED Ceiling Fans: up to 50% of purchase, max $15 per fixture Holiday LED Lights $5 (Chamber Dollars) per string; max 5 strings per customer Central AC Clean & Check $40 utility bill credit Furnace/Boiler Check & Clean $25 utility bill credit Water Heaters Storage Water Heater (UEF = 0.81): $250 Instantaneous Water Heater (UEF = 0.95): $250 Furnaces New Construction: 95% AFUE — $125; 97% AFUE — $150 Retrofit: 92% AFUE — $100; 95% AFUE — $275 Smart Thermostats Wi-Fi (Non-ENERGY STAR): $30 Wi-Fi (ENERGY STAR): $75 Central Air (minimum 16 SEER2) ≤ 20,000 BTU/h: $140 (16.0) • $160 (17.0) • $180 (18.0) • $200 (19.0) • $220 (20.0) • $240 (21.0) > 20,000 BTU/h: $220 (16.0) • $240 (17.0) • $260 (18.0) • $280 (19.0) • $300 (20.0) • $320 (21.0) Commercial Lighting (Existing Facilities) $0.30 per watt saved District Energy (Steam Heat) 50% of project cost up to $7,500 (for repairs/modernization)
Administrator: New Ulm Public Utilities
Applies to: Utility, Commercial, Residential
Technologies: Dual Fuel Air-Source Heat Pump, Heat pumps, Clothes Washers, Electric Clothes Dryer, Dehumidifiers, Dishwasher, Refrigerators/Freezers, Ceiling Fan, LED Lighting, Air conditioners, Furnaces, Boilers, Programmable Thermostats, Lighting

Dates

Source last updated: October 27, 2025

Data updated October 27, 2025. Always confirm details on the official program website before applying. Programs change frequently.