Electric Motor Rebates

Energy Efficiency Credit Program:

Northwest Rural Public Power District and Tri-State G&T Association, our power supplier, offer rebates through our Energy Efficiency Credit Program to our customers who install energy-efficient electric motors.

Electric Motors – Tri-State's Contribution

1. Premium Efficiency Motor, up to 200 hp: $12/hp
2. Premium Efficiency Motor, from 201 to 500 hp:  $8/hp
3. Wiring Assistance
*Note: Assistance if the motor replaces a fossil-fueled engine, or is a new installation
$1.50/hp

Electric Motors – Northwest Rural's Contribution 

1. Premium Efficiency Motor, up to 200 hp:

$2/hp 

2. Premium Efficiency Motor, from 201 to 500 hp:  $2/hp

Applies to the installation of a new motor with a minimum of 10 horsepower, which is to operate at a minimum of 15% load factor or for a minimum of three months each year. Motors less than 10 horsepower qualify if the aggregate for a single application which requires all motors to operate, is at least 10 horsepower.

  • Payment requires a copy of the invoice or bill of sale.
  • Note: Motors taken from customer's stock qualify as follows:
    • If the invoice is less than six months old, motor qualifies for the appropriate efficiency payment.
    • Customer must certify that the motor is new and neither re-wound or moved from another location .
  • Note: Rebates must be requested within 180 days of installation
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