Energy Star Appliances Save Energy! 13069 Orono Parkway • P.O. Box 430 Elk River, MN 55330-0430 763-441-2020 www.ElkRiverUtilities.com
2009 ENERGY STAR APPLIANCE REBATES
ENERGY STAR is a government/industry partnership that makes it easy for consumers to save money and protect the environment. Appliances that are ENERGY STAR rated save in two ways. They use less energy to perform the same task as standard appliances. That means you save on your electric bill, and you help reduce consumption of natural resources used to generate electricity. They also may qualify for rebates from your utility. That reduces the cost of ENERGY STAR appliances and keeps still more money in your pocket! ENERGY STAR appliances do
cost more to manufacture because they come with more sophisticated controls, use more efficient motors, and are built with more energy efficient features than standard models. But they’re worth it – the additional cost is quickly paid for with energy savings. Watch for products with the ENERGY STAR Logo to assure the appliance is energy efficient. Then talk to your dealer or go to www.energystar.gov to find out which appliances and models qualify for rebates from Elk River Municipal Utilities.
A Deal For You! Elk River Municipal Utilities (ERMU) provides ENERGY STAR rebates to our residential electric customers for the following : Air Conditioners = Rebate varies depending on the Seasonal Energy Efficiency Rating (SEER). 14
$180, 15 to 15.9 is $280 and 16 and above = $330. ENERGY STAR window air conditioners qualify for a $30 rebate. to 14.9 is
Heat Pumps = 14 SEER or higher air-source heat pump rebates are $150/ton and geo-thermal heat pump rebates are $200/ton. Dehumidifiers = ENERGY STAR dehumidifiers qualify for a $30 rebate from ERMU. Dishwashers = ENERGY STAR dishwashers qualify for a $50 rebate from ERMU.
target that old energy guzzler
How Much Money Can I Save? Savings with ENERGY STAR appliances will vary depending on usage. The U.S. Government began a program of labeling various appliances with Energy Guides several years ago. These Guides indicate annual operating costs assuming a national average use and cost per kilowatt-hour. While Elk River Utilities’ rates are lower than the national average, these Guides will give you an idea of savings you can expect. ENERGY STAR refrigerators, dehumidifiers, and window air conditioners use 15% less energy. ENERGY STAR dishwashers use
25% less energy, and ENERGY STAR clothes washers use up to 50% less energy than standard models. By using these percentages and information from the Energy Guides, you can estimate your annual savings. When shopping for an air conditioner, be sure to ask about the seasonal energy efficiency rating (SEER). The minimum for a central air conditioner rebate is now 14 SEER. Heat pumps are also rated by this method. The higher the SEER, the less it costs to operate!
Refrigerator = ENERGY STAR refrigerators qualify for a $50 rebate from ERMU. Clothes Washers = ENERGY STAR clothes washers qualify for a $75 rebate from ERMU. Electric Water Heaters = Water heaters are not rated by the ENERGY STAR Program. However, ERMU will rebate
$50 towards the purchase of
electric water heaters which have an energy factor of .91 or higher when used in our Off-Peak Water Heating Program.
The number of rebates is limited. Call 763-441-2020 to assure funds are available. Or better yet, go to www.elkriverutilities.com for up to the minute program information!
Energy Star Rebate Form
Must Be Completed By Dealer:
Note: Rebates are issued only to residential electric customers of Elk River Municipal Utilities.
Appliance Purchased
(Or HVAC Contractor)
Dealer Name ____________________
Rebate
14 to 14.9 SEER central AC =$180
HVAC Contractor QI #____________ (For AC’s and Heat Pumps)
Salesperson______________________
15 to 15.9 SEER central AC
=$280
Address_________________________ _________________________
16 or higher SEER central AC
=$330
Phone#________________________
Room AC
= $30
Air-Source Ht. Pump = $150/tn
Appliance Information: Must be filled out to qualify for the rebate!
Geothermal Ht. Pump= $200/tn Dehumidifier
= $30
Appliance Type __________________
Dishwasher
= $50
Make___________________________
Refrigerator
= $50
Model #_________________________
Clothes Washer
= $75
ARI Ref#________________________ (for AC’s and Heat Pumps)
Electric Water Heater
= $50
(On-off-peak program)
Customer Information: Name________________________ Account #____________________ Address______________________ _____________________________ Phone #______________________ When Would Be A Good Time To Stop By To Verify The Purchase?
AM
PM
DEALER, Complete Back Side! Return This Form and Sales Receipt To: Elk River Municipal Utilities 13069 Orono Parkway • P.O. Box 430 Elk River, MN 55330-0430
Energy Star Rated? ____Yes ____ No Size____________________________ (Tons, BTUs, cu. ft., etc.) Date Purchased__________________ Installed Address_________________ ________________________________
DEALER: Appliances which are not ENERGY STAR rated and/or air conditioners and heat pumps below 14 SEER do not qualify for rebates!
How Do I Sign Up? Your dealer should be able to help you make a selection that qualifies. Jointly fill out the attached ENERGY STAR REBATE FORM, and mail it along with a copy of your sales receipt to Elk River Municipal Utilities. If your request is for an AC or heat pump, include the special performance application form that the installer fills out as well. Upon verification, we will forward your rebate and our thanks for doing your part to help save our planet!
Why is ERMU Doing This? We all have an obligation to use our energy resources more wisely than we have in the past! This Program is one of several we are offering to do just that, and continue to bring you competitive rates. Purchasing ENERGY STAR appliances makes good sense from an environmental perspective because they conserve our natural resources. It makes good sense from the utility perspective because both energy and demand are reduced prolonging the useful life of existing power plants and power lines. It makes good sense from your perspective because now you can keep a larger portion of that paycheck in your pocket. That makes happier customers and we both like that!
13069 Orono Parkway • P.O. Box 430 Elk River, MN 55330-0430 763-441-2020 www.ElkRiverUtilities.com