For Alliant Energy residential customers in Minnesota
If it's time to install a new heating or cooling unit in your home, it makes sense to invest in an energy-efficient system. It also makes sense to ask your dealer about rebates from Alliant Energy.
Alliant Energy has great rebates on central air conditioners, clock-programmable thermostats, water heaters, insulation, natural gas furnaces and geothermal heat pumps that meet minimum energy-efficiency standards.
Download the 2013 Minnesota Residential Energy-Efficiency Rebates booklet [PDF]
Eligible equipment and rebate amounts:
Important Reminder about Minnesota Geothermal Rebates
All units must equal or exceed efficiency rating of 17.1 EER and COP 3.6 (closed loop) or 21.1 EER and COPP 4.1 (open loop). Rebate payment will be based on AHRI certificate(s) or AHRI directory-verified efficiency and the partial load EER and COP ratings and the full-load Cooling Btuh.
Rebate payment for variable speed units will be based on the AHRI certificate partial load EER & COP ratings to determine if the unit meets the minimum requirements.
A geothermal rebate may not exceed $5,000 (does not include desuperheater bonus).
Maximum of 15 tons total system size. Larger units please call 1-866-255-4268 for more information.
The table below gives an overview of the types of eligible equipment and the range of rebate amounts available:
| Equipment | Rebate |
| Natural gas boilers (minimum AFUE = 85%) (units < 300,000 Btu) |
|
| AFUE = 85-89% | $150 |
| AFUE = 90% or greater | $400 |
| Natural gas furnaces (minimum AFUE = 92%) (units < 300,000 Btu) |
|
| AFUE = 92-93% | $250 |
| AFUE = 94-95% | $325 |
| AFUE = 96% or greater | $400 |
| Air-source heat pumps (minimum SEER = 14.5) (units 65,000 Btuh or less; condensor and coil must be replaced) |
|
| SEER = 14.5 | $200 |
| SEER = 15.0 | $300 |
| SEER = 16.0 | $400 |
| Central air conditioners Single-speed: minimum SEER = 14.5, units less than 65,000 Btuh |
|
| SEER = 14.5 | $150 |
| SEER = 15.0 | $300 |
| SEER = 16.0 | $450 |
| Geothermal water-to-air (systems 180,000 Btuh or 15 tons or less) |
|
| Closed loop: minimum EER = 17.1 and COP = 3.6 | ($300 x tons) + [(EER - 17.1) x $50 x tons] |
| Open loop: minimum EER = 21.1 and COP = 4.1 | ($300 x tons) + [(EER - 21.1) x $50 x tons] |
| Desuperheater | $100 |
| Rebate paid per efficiency listed in AHRI directory. If locked rotor amps are more than 100, please call 1-800-ALLIANT (ask for a construction specialist). | |
| Geothermal water-to-water (systems 180,000 Btuh or 15 tons or less) |
|
| Closed loop: minimum EER = 16.1 and COP = 3.1 | ($300 x tons) + [(EER - 16.1) x $50 x tons] |
| Open loop: minimum EER = 20.1 and COP = 3.5 | ($300 x tons) + [(EER - 20.1) x $50 x tons] |
| Desuperheater | $100 |
| Rebate paid per efficiency listed in AHRI directory. If locked rotor amps are more than 100, please call 1-800-ALLIANT (ask for a construction specialist). | |
| Clock-programmable thermostats (5 max.) | $25 |
| Must have at least a 5+2 setting. Thermostats with more settings (5+1+1, 7-day, etc.) also qualify. | |
| Insulation A Home Energy Assessment is required before insulation work is started. Customer must receive primary heating energy from Alliant Energy. Renters need owner’s prior approval. |
|
| Attic (min. R-19, max. R-49) insulation | 70% of total cost* up to $500 |
| Foundation insulation | 70% of total cost, up to $500 |
| In-wall insulation | 70% of total cost, up to $500 |
| Rebate not to exceed 70 percent of assessor's cost estimate. | |
| Room air conditioners (3 max.) | |
| ENERGY STAR qualified | $25 |
| Water heaters (40 gallon tank or greater, 3 max.) | |
| Natural gas: minimum EF = 0.67 | $50 |
| Tankless water heaters do not qualify. | |
AFUE - Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency
SEER - Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio
Btuh – British Thermal Units Per Hour
HSPF – Heating Seasonal Performance Factor
COP - Coefficient of Performance
EF - Energy Factor
AHRI – Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute
* Total cost = contract labor + equipment + material
Your equipment dealer can explain the efficiency standards and help you determine your total rebate.
Qualifications
- Qualifying units must be shown in the AHRI or ENERGY STAR directories.
- Water-to-water and water-to-air geothermal units must meet the minimum EER requirement regardless of whether or not the unit is used for cooling.
- Geothermal units used for swimming pools or hot tubs do not qualify.
- A Home Energy Assessment is required before insulation projects can qualify for rebates.
- Rebate not to exceed 50 percent of the purchase prices, with the exception of insulation.
How do I find a reputable dealer?
See our brochure, Hiring an Insulation Contractor [PDF], for detailed information and questions to ask your insulation contractor.
Use our online Dealer Locator to find an energy-smart heating or cooling contractor in your area.
How do I apply?
- For professionally installed equipment and measures: Have your dealer send a completed rebate form and invoice to Alliant Energy within 90 days of installation.
- For self-installed equipment and measures: Complete the appropriate rebate form, attach the UPC code, and the itemized, dated receipt and send to Alliant Energy within 90 days of installation.
2013 Minnesota Clock-Programmable Thermostat claim form [PDF]
2013 Minnesota Room Air Conditioner claim form [PDF]
2013 Minnesota Geothermal Water-to-Air claim form [PDF]
2013 Minnesota Geothermal Water-to-Water claim form [PDF]
2013 Minnesota Natural Gas Water Heater claim form [PDF]
2013 Minnesota Natural Gas Boiler claim form [PDF]
2013 Minnesota Natural Gas Furnace claim form [PDF]
2013 Minnesota Cooling Unit claim form [PDF]