Beltrami Electric Cooperative (BEC) recognizes that energy conservation is the best way for members to reduce their electric bills. See below for details about the programs and rebates offered to our members. We offer incentive programs for both residential and commercial accounts. Find available forms below. Rebate forms must be submitted within 12 months of purchase to be eligible.

These programs offer rebates for a variety of products, including, off-peak electric heating equipment, air source heat pumps, geothermal heat pumps, insulation upgrades, programmable thermostats and more!

Contact our Business Development Coordinator, Ayla Kranz, at 218-444-3623, or stop by our office for more information about our conservation programs.

For business members applying for a rebate larger than $600, please complete and submit a Form W-9.

Available Residential Rebates Details

Thermostats

  • Programmable Thermostat: Up to $25 (50% of purchase price)
  • Smart Thermostat: Up to $50 (50% of purchase price)

Water Heaters

Note: Water heaters must be connected to BEC's load management program to qualify for rebates

  • 55 gallon or less: $250
  • 56-99 gallon: $500 (Daily cycled control required)
  • 100 gallon or larger: $800 (Daily cycled control required)
  • Bonus Rebate for New Building Construction: $100
  • Bonus Rebate for conversion of existing non-electric water heater: $250

Electric Transportation Chargers

Note: Chargers for electric vehicle, forklift, zamboni or delivery trucks

  • Level 2 or Level 3 charger: $100/kW (Rebate limit of $1,250, not to exceed purchase price and installation cost)
  • Must be connected to BEC's load management category 2 daily cycled storage control
    (Please contact our office for additional information and requirements)

 

Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC)

  • Electric Thermal Storage (ETS) Space heating: $75/kW
  • Dual Fuel Electric Heating: $25/kW
    (Electric heat that requires alternate fuel backup)
  • Less than 17 SEER Air-Source Heat Pump: $450/ton
  • 17 SEER or greater Air-Source Heat Pump: $650/ton
  • Supplemental Heating for Air-Source Heat Pump: $500/unit
    (Steffes furnace or modulating plenum heater)
  • Geothermal Heat Pump (Closed Loop): $400/ton ($5,000 max)
    Bonus Rebate: GHP on off-peak program: $250/ton
  • Geothermal Heat Pump (Open Loop): $200/ton ($2,500 max)
    Bonus Rebate: GHP on off-peak program: $250/ton
  • Tune Up for Central Air or Air-Source Heat Pump: $25/unit

Residential Incentives

Residential incentive forms are listed below. Complete and submit with copy of proof of purchase within 12 months of purchase.

Incentives can be combined for even greater savings! Contact our Energy Conservation Representative if you have any questions.

Business Incentives

Select one of the business incentives below.  Complete and return with copy of proof of purchase.

If your business is installing energy efficient equipment that isn't listed on one of the forms below, contact our office for information on custom incentives.

INFLATION REDUCTION ACT (IRA) INFORMATION

The Inflation Reduction Act is full of incentives to help you and your family go electric. The dollars will be available in the form of both taxGo Electric Logo credits and rebates. These funds are designated for homeowners to make improvements to their home, such as heat pumps, or upgrades to electric wiring or electric panels. Tax credits are available now and include purchasing new or used electric vehicles. The rebates should start to become available by the end of 2023, depending on how Minnesota rolls out its incentive program.

For more information, see this list of current resources:

* Please note, information regarding the IRA is constantly being updated. We will share more information as it becomes available to us.

Contact our office at 218-444-2540 or 800-955-6083 with any questions.