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SECTION F. TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1. ELIGIBILITY
Rebates are available to non-residential electric customers of Austin Utilities, Owatonna Public Utilities, and Rochester Public Utilities (herein
referred to as The Utility). All products must be in use in facilities in The Utility service territory.
2. APPLICATION
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rogram is offered January 1 through December 31 of the respective calendar year. Due to limited funding, this rebate offer can be changed
or withdrawn at any time without notice and is available on a first-come, first-served basis. The entire rebate application must be
read and filled out completely or application will be returned.
3. INSPECTION AND VERIFICATION
The Utility reserves the right to inspect the customer’s facility through on-site visits before and after new equipment installation to verify rebate
eligibility. The Utility reminds you to follow all local permitting and building code ordinances.
4. INSTALLATION AND REBATE AMOUNTS
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ualifying energy-efficient equipment installed and operational within six (6) months of the date of purchase are eligible for rebate. Additional
time may be granted subject to the Utility’s pre-approval. In no case will the rebate paid by The Utility exceed the purchase price of the
equipment. The maximum rebate amount is $100,000 per customer location per technology per year.
5. INVOICE AND PAYMENT
Following inspection and verification (see #3) and completed installation, the customer must notify The Utility and submit original invoices spec-
ifying the quantity
and price of all materials purchased, the date ordered, installation costs, and applicable taxes. After satisfactory review of
the application and invoices, a rebate check or bill credit will be issued to the customer. Vendors or contractors are not eligible to receive their
customer’s rebate. Please allow 6-10 weeks from the date of application submission for delivery of rebate check or bill credit. The Utility
reserves the right to apply the rebate to past due accounts.
6. EQUIPMENT ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Equipment must be new. Eligible high-efficiency heat pumps must meet or exceed The Utility’s minimum efficiency requirements as identified in
Tables 1 and 3 according to its qualifying equipment description/category.
Qualifying Air Source Heat Pumps must have been rated in accordance with the most recent version of AHRI Standard 210/240 if
less than 65,000 Btuh and AHRI 340/360 if 65,000 Btuh or greater, and have nameplate data stamped with the SEER/IEER/EER.
If equipment is larger than the AHRI Standard certification process, it must be listed as a standard combination in manufacturer’s literature.
A copy of the manufacturer’s applicable unit rating must accompany this application. The AHRI directory and standards are located at
www.ahridirectory.org.Eligible air source heat pumps must replace cooling equipment of lesser efficiencies and of equivalent or greater capacity
(Tons or BTU’s/hr) to qualify for a rebate.
Mini-Split A/C Units: Qualifying AC units must have been rated in accordance with the most recent version of AHRI Standard 210/240 and
have nameplate data stamped with the SEER. A copy of the manufacturer's applicable unit rating must accompany this application. The AHRI
directory and standards are located at www.ahridirectory.org.
7. TAX INFORMATION
The Utility will not be responsible for any tax liability imposed as a result of the rebate payment(s). Customers are advised to consult their tax
advisors for details.
8. DISCLAIMER
The Utility does not guarantee that the implementation of energy-efficient measures or use of the equipment purchased or installed pursuant
to this program will result in energy or cost savings. The Utility makes no warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to any equipment pur-
chased or installed including, but not limited to, any warrant of merchantability or fitness for purpose. In no event shall The Utility be liable for
any incidental or consequential damages. Customers are solely responsible for the proper disposal of existing equipment. Consult the
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) office for details at 800.657.3864.
9. ENDORSEMENT
The Utility does not endorse any particular vendor, manufacturer, product, or system in promoting this rebate program. Listing a vendor or
product does not constitute an endorsement, nor does it imply that unlisted vendors or products are deficient or defective in any way.
10.PRIVACY
Information contained in this rebate application may be shared with the Minnesota Department of Commerce and our co-op partners and
also may be used in our advertising efforts with your permission as granted in Section B of this rebate application.
RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION AND REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION TO YOUR UTILITY PROVIDER:
Austin Utilities Owatonna Public Utilities Rochester Public Utilities
Attn: Rebate Processing Attn: Rebate Processing Attn: Rebate Processing
1908 14th St NE PO Box 800 4000 E River Rd NE
Austin, MN 55912-4904 Owatonna, MN 55060 Rochester, MN 55906-2813
507-433-8886 507-451-2480 507-280-1500
www.austinutilities.com www.owatonnautilities.com www.rpu.org
or email: rebates@austinutilities.com or email: rebates@owatonnautilities.com or email: rebates@rpu.org
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