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Dakota Electric Association — Energy Wise Rebates: Open

Editor: Sean Greene · Updated

Enrollment for 2026 is open. Open: limited funds are available and awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.

Serves: Portions of Dakota, Goodhue, Scott and Rice counties.

Do I Qualify

  • Use a registered contractor for central AC and ducted air-source heat pumps.
  • Qualifying equipment must be installed at a Dakota Electric member address. Efficiency tiers are alternatives.

How Much Comes Off

Dakota Electric Association — Energy Wise Rebates — program page
EquipmentRequirementAmount
Central AC15.2 SEER2+; registered contractor$350 per unit
Ducted heat pump≤5 tons; ≥14.3 SEER2; ≥7.5 HSPF2$600 per system
Ducted heat pump≤5 tons; 16 SEER2, 8.5 HSPF2, 9.8 EER2; CEE Tier 1 Listed$800 per system
Ducted heat pump≤5 tons; 16 SEER2, 8 HSPF2, 11 EER2; CEE Tier 1 Listed$800 per system
Dual-fuel enrollment bonusFirst enrollment; ducted heat pump compatible with load-management equipment$300 per enrollment
Ductless mini-split>1 ton; ≥14.3 SEER2; ≥7.5 HSPF2$400 per system
Ductless mini-split>1 ton; 16 SEER2, 8.5 HSPF2, 9.8 EER2; CEE Tier 1 Listed$600 per system
Ductless mini-split>1 ton; 16 SEER2, 8 HSPF2, 11 EER2; CEE Tier 1 Listed$600 per system
Ground-source heat pumpQualifying residential installation in Dakota Electric territory$400 per ton
Ground-source master-installer bonusUse a master installer$100 per ton

Who Files It

Registered contractors supply QI applications. Members sign and submit the ductless and ground-source forms.

The money is paid to the homeowner.

The Steps to Apply

  1. Confirm the equipment tier with the Energy Experts before purchase. Program page.
  2. Install the equipment and submit its application with proof of purchase.

Read on October 22, 2026 from the Dakota Electric Association page. A change to this program is a dated line in the changelog.