Montana-Dakota Utilities Co. offers three electric energy saving commercial programs in the state of Montana. These programs are designed to promote the conservation of electricity and are available to Montana-Dakota’s commercial electric customers in the state of Montana. The following outlines the details of the programs:
If you have questions regarding Montana-Dakota's commercial electric incentive programs or would like to electronically submit your application you may send them to:
Montana-Dakota Energy Conservation Programs
Commercial Cooling Program (available Oct. 1, 2010)
Montana-Dakota commercial electric customers who purchase and install a high efficiency electric cooling system, on or after October 1, 2010, will qualify for the following rebates:
| Commercial Cooling: |
Rebate |
| Central A/C System - 14.5 SEER/12 EER or greater rating |
$100/ton |
| Central A/C System - 16 SEER/13 EER or greater rating |
$200/ton |
| Split System (up to 10 Tons) - 11.2 EER or greater rating |
$100/ton |
| Split System (11 - 20 Tons) - 10.2 EER or greater rating |
$100/ton |
| Split System (21 - 63 Tons) - 9.9 EER or greater rating |
$100/ton |
| Split System (over 63 Tons) - 9.6 EER or greater rating |
$100/ton |
| Packaged/Rooftop Unit (up to 5 Tons) - 13.1 EER or greater rating |
$100/ton |
| Packaged/Rooftop Unit (6 - 20 Tons) - 11.5 EER or greater rating |
$100/ton |
| Packaged/Rooftop Unit (21 - 63 Tons) - 10.5 EER or greater rating |
$100/ton |
| Packaged/Rooftop Unit (over 63 Tons) - 9.4 EER or greater rating |
$100/ton |
To apply for the Commercial Cooling rebate, fill out the following form, include a copy of the dealer/contractor sales invoice (including brand, model number, serial number, and date of installation) and send it to Montana-Dakota.
Commercial Cooling Rebate Application Form (pdf)
A complete listing of the qualifications, application requirements and instructions are on page two of the form.
Commercial Lighting Program:
The Commercial Lighting Incentive program has been established to encourage commercial customers to replace less efficient lighting products with new high-efficient technologies. The Commercial Lighting Program is divided into a standard project and a custom project option. Annual funding for this program is limited; therefore, Montana-Dakota Utilities Co. must pre-approve all custom projects and standard projects with incentives over $1,000.
Customer Qualifications: This program applies to all existing commercial facilities with an active Montana-Dakota Utilities Co. electric account in the states of Montana and Wyoming. For inquires please call 1-800-MDU-FAST (1-800-638-3278).
How to Apply: If pre-approval is required (all Custom Projects and Standard Projects over $1,000) please submit all forms described below and check the pre-approval box. Please submit forms prior to commencing work to ensure that funding for your project is secured. Montana-Dakota will respond in writing once it is approved.
Fill out and sign the Commecial Lighting Incentive Application, and if applicable the Commercial Lighting Customer Project form and sen the forms and a copy of the contractor invoices to Montana-Dakota.
Commercial Lighting Incentive Application (.pdf)
Custom Lighting Incentive Form (.xls)
A complete listing of the qualifications, application requirements and instructions are on page two and three of the form.
Commercial High Efficient Motor Program (available Oct. 1, 2010)
Montana-Dakota commercial electric customers who purchase and install high efficient motors and/or variable speed drive fans & pumps, on or after October 1, 2010, will qualify for the following rebates:
| Commercial Motor, Fans & Pumps: |
Rebate |
| NEMA New Premium Motor |
$ 4/HP |
| NEMA Premium Replacement Motor |
$15/HP |
| Variable Speed Drive Fans & Pumps (VFD) |
$30/HP |
To apply for the Commercial High Efficient Motor rebate, fill out the following form, include a copy of the dealer/contractor sales invoice (including brand, model number, serial number, and date of installation) and send it to Montana-Dakota.
Commercial High Efficient Motor Rebate 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 check. Montana-Dakota does not issue rebates in the form of a utility bill credit.
* Montana-Dakota reserves the right to modify or cancel these programs at any time.