EnergyWise Incentives

Elkhorn Rural Public  Power District, in partnership with Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) and  its other wholesale customers, is offering energy efficiency programs to assist  customers in becoming more energy efficient. The purpose of programs under the EnergyWise^SM logo is to make  electric customers more aware of ways they can use electrical energy more  efficiently and the savings that come with these practices. If you have any questions on any of the programs, please contact our Energy Services Representative, Brian Suckstorf, at (800) 675-2185.

NEW PROGRAM – Prescriptive Irrigation
Replace all of a system’s existing outlet components on qualified systems and receive a $500 incentive. View Details>>

Smart Thermostat Program
Up to $100 incentive is available for installing a smart thermostat. Customers in the ERPPD service area with WiFi and central air conditioning or heat pump system may qualify. A list of eligible thermostats can be found here.  View Details>>

Electrical Vehicle (EV) and Charging Station Program
Up to $4,500 for an EV and Charging Station. This incentive is for customers living in the ERPPD service area, who purchase an electric vehicle and choose to install a ChargePoint 32 amp WI-FI enabled station. Other charging stations may be incented but must pass pre-approval criteria. To qualify for the incentive program, the installation location of the charging station must have internet wireless connectivity.  View Details>>

Residential High-Efficiency Heat Pump Incentive
Homeowners who install  a qualified heat pump (15 SEER or higher cooling ratio, 12.5 EER, and 8.5 HSPF or greater  heating ratio) will be eligible for a variable rebate, depending on the SEER of  the unit.  View Details >>

Residential Heat Pump Water Heater Incentive
Homeowners who install  a qualified heat pump (HP) water heater will be eligible for a rebate, see below. View Details >>

Residential High-Efficiency Heat Pump Low-Interest Loan
A low-interest loan  (2.5%) is an option that gives the homeowner a choice of the incentive or the  loan (but not both). Contact ERPPD, then work through the local lender of your  choice. This program works in conjunction with the local lender, the Nebraska  Energy Office, and NPPD. View Details >>

Cooling System Tune-Up
An incentive of $30 is available to homeowners who have their cooling systems tuned up. Eligible  systems include air conditioners, air source heat pumps (regardless of back-up  source), and water source heat pumps. Annual tune-ups are now eligible. Contact your HVAC dealer. View Details >>

Residential Attic Insulation
The attic insulation  program allows a homeowner with electric heat to install at least six inches of  attic insulation in up to 2,000 sq.ft. of attic space in an existing home. The  rebate is $0.15 per square foot with a maximum rebate for any one dwelling to  be $300. See ERPPD or a building or remodeling contractor for details. View Details >>

Prescriptive and Custom Commercial and Industrial Lighting Efficiency Program
Customers have an  opportunity to earn incentives for upgrading to qualified, more efficient  lighting. Incentives are available for both indoor and outdoor technologies.  Prescriptive and custom programs are available. Contact Brian Suckstorf at ERPPD to  discuss the one that is right for your business, then contact the lighting  contractor of your choice. View Details >>

Commercial HVAC and HVAC System Optimization Programs
The commercial HVAC  program allows rebates to businesses for installing water-cooled or air-cooled  air conditioners or air source, water source, or ground source heat pumps. The commercial HVAC rebate is dependent on total tonnage of the unit(s) and/or one of two  performance ratings, either the SEER or the Actual EER. Some cooling systems do not qualify for an incentive.  The HVAC system optimization Program is for existing buildings where assessments are made by the utility prior to and testing after recommended areas are upgraded.  View Details >>

Variable Frequency Drives
Variable frequency  drives (VFDs) incentive are available to  industrial and large commercial customers.  VFDs can be effective at reducing power and energy consumption to  centrifugal equipment such as pumps and fans. Incentive is $30 per horsepower.  The equipment must be used at least 2,000 hours of operation per year to qualify for this incentive. Contact ERPPD to see if a VFD  is right for you and if it can be used on your lines. View Details >>

Agricultural and Irrigation Efficiency
These programs are to help agricultural and also irrigation customers utilize electrical energy and water in the most cost-effective manner.  The programs cover everything from hog mats to irrigation well testing. View Details>>

Contact Brian Suckstorf at ERPPD to discuss how any of these programs might apply to you.