An Otter Tail Company

Heat pump conservation rebates

for Minnesota customers

Both air-source and geothermal heat pumps are eligible for rebates under the Minnesota Conservation Improvement Program.

Air-source heat pump rebate
The customer incentive of $12 per 1,000 heating Btu is available on air-source heat pumps labeled as Energy Star systems or that show proof of the following ratings:

Split-system installations must be rated with a minimum SEER (seasonal energy efficiency rating) of 14, an HSPF (heating season performance factor) of 8.2, and an 11.5 EER (energy efficiency ratio) to qualify for a rebate of $12 per 1,000 heating Btu.

Package terminal heat pump installations must be rated with a minimum SEER of 14, an HSPF of 8.0, and an 11.0 EER to qualify for a rebate of $12 per 1,000 heating Btu.

Geothermal heat pumps rebate
The customer incentive of $18 per 1,000 Btu is available for open- or closed-loop geothermal heat pumps labeled as Energy Star systems or that show proof of a minimum COP (coefficient of performance) rating of 3.3 to qualify for a rebate of $18 per 1,000 heating Btu.