SECTION D. TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1. ELIGIBILITY
Electric Rebates are available to customers of Austin Utilities, Owatonna Public Utilities, and Rochester Public Utilities. Gas Rebates
are
available to customers of Austin Utilities and Owatonna Public Utilities (herein referred to as The Utility). All products must be in use
in facilities
in The Utility service territory.
2. APPLICATION
Program 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changed or withdrawn at any time without notice and is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. The entire rebate
a
pplication
m
ust 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
Qualifying 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
specifying the quantity and price of all materials purchased, the date ordered, installation costs, and applicable taxes.
Additionally, if the new equipment is not listed on the Qualifying Equipment Tables but meets the efficiency requirements for that
equipment, sufficient data must be provided to prove that it qualifies. 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
All equipment must be new. Used or rebuilt equipment is not eligible for a rebate. Eligible high-efficiency commercial food service
equipment
must meet or exceed the Utility’s minimum efficiency requirements shown in the Qualifying Equipment Tables.
Rebate
requests for Ventilation Hood Controllers must include a copy of the savings analysis from the manufacturer or con-
tractor
.
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 purchased 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
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