Commercial Programs
Electrifying industrial and commercial processes – everything from electric fleet vehicles, forklifts and machinery to electric HVAC and farm irrigation systems – can help your business stay competitive while strengthening your local co-op.
Contact your local Co-op
Contact your local Cooperative or Public Power District to verify program participation before making any purchases or applying for incentives.
Boost operational performance by electrifying your business
We offer energy-saving rebates and incentives that help your business lower operational costs, improve performance, and meet environmental and sustainability goals. That’s what we call positive power.
Heat Pump Quality Install Training
Tri-State Quality Install (QI) training program covers the technology and technical advancements of electric heat pumps that offer efficiency, comfort and performance. Contractors can enroll in live webinars or schedule a three-hour training video and review. The QI program offers contractors $250 per install.
EV school buses drive lower maintenance costs for rural districts
West Grand School District rolled out one of Colorado’s first electric school bus in March 2021. Grant funding from Tri-state and Mountain Parks Electric helped finance the bus. EV busses drive lower maintenance costs while putting kids on cleaner, quieter vehicles.
Commercial Rebates
Electric Vehicle chargers
- Non-networked, Level 2 installations for commercial fleet and/or free to public installations
- Networked, Level 2 and DCFC installations open to the public and capable of fee collection
- Ensure all local and national building and electrical codes are met
LED Lighting
- Rebates ranging from $3,000 to $20,000
- Exterior wall mounted lighting
- Exterior pole mounted lighting
- Refrigerated case lighting
- Interior lighting
- New construction and retrofits
- One project per category, per member-owner account per year
Outdoor power equipment
- Battery and corded electric equipment only
- Minimum purchase price of $50
- Maximum rebate of $300 per member account
Electric Trucks May Be the Future for The Rockies
As electric vehicles (EV) are expanding into the mainstream, so too are the choices for new electric models including electric trucks. And while there aren’t any on the road right now,
several manufacturers expect to be selling these as early as 2021.
Tips for Switching to LED Lighting
Thinking of transitioning to LED bulbs? Learn how making the switch to LED light bulbs offers significant energy savings over incandescent and halogen alternatives, and how you can choose the best
lighting options for your home
5 Powerful Electric Tools for Fall Clean-up
At Tri-State, we are adding renewables and reducing emissions as part of our Responsible Energy Plan. As electricity becomes cleaner, replacing appliances and tools, or even cars and trucks,
traditionally powered by fossil fuels, can further reduce overall emissions. These electric-powered gardening tools can last longer and are emissions-free, meaning you’ll smell the crisp fall air, not the smell of exhaust.
HVAC and Water Heaters
Electric & heat pump water heaters
- 30-gallon minimum size
- Lifetime tank warranty
- Energy Star® heat pumps
Electric heat pump: central ground source
- New ground source heat pump systems
- Replacement heat pumps
Electric heat pump: air source
- Minimum 15 SEER
- Incentive amount is the lower of stated rebate or 50% of equipment cost
Energy Saving Water Heaters
Conventional water heaters may be a thing of the past with the introduction of a variety of new energy-efficient water heaters. The type of water heater you choose will also affect your water heating costs. Whether you are shopping around for a new energy-saving water heater, looking to replace an old one that just went out, or looking for the best model for a new house build, here are some tips to help you choose carefully.
EEA Helps Local Schools take Advantage of HVAC Rebates
On Monday, November 30, Empire Electric Association, Inc. (EEA), a member of Tri-State, presented a $48,600 energy efficiency rebate check to Kemper Elementary School of Montezuma-Cortez RE-1 School District. This is just one example of several schools in EEA’s service area that are taking advantage of energy efficiency incentive programs offered by EEA to finish out 2020.
Energy Performance Contracting (EPC) Secured Financing to Improve Energy Efficiency, Learning Environment for Nebraska High School
$30,000 in rebates from Niobrara Rural Electric Association and Tri-State Energy help support Sioux County Schools’ energy-efficient heat pump and LED lighting building project.
Energy Star® Programs
Low-income weatherization
- Insulation, windows/doors, caulking, sealing and weather-stripping
- Energy Star® appliances may be included with certain projects.
Energy Star® appliances and recycling
- Refrigerators, freezers, clothes washers, clothes dryers, and dishwashers
- Recycle two refrigerators/ freezers per year
Energy Star® split system air-conditioners
- Minimum equipment size is 1 ton; window units don’t qualify.
- View qualifying equipment www.energystar.gov
How to Make Your Home More Energy Efficient in 2021
Many homeowners are now looking for more ways to make their home energy efficient by stepping into smart home technology, electrified appliances, embracing cleaner energy sources, and pursuing more energy-efficient ways to heat and cool their homes. Here are a few energy-saving tips to make your home more efficient in 2021.
Beneficial Electrification is Changing How We Cook
Beneficial Electrification of your most frequently used home appliances, from the cooktop to heating your home, is a fast-growing movement you’ll want to consider. Are you ready to rethink a lot of the things you thought you knew about cooking?
The Future is (Mostly) Now for Smart Homes
A lot of smart home devices like Alexa, Ring, Siri, and Google Home are proving their worth every day, through convenience, security, efficiency, and an unseen but important impact on climate change through clean energy.
Refrigeration and thermal storage
Refrigerated case/walk-in cooler retrofit
- Applies to medium/low temp reach-in refrigerated cases, multi-deck open cases and walk-in coolers
- For the replacement of evaporator fan motors with Electronically Commutated Motors (ECM) in existing cases or in new cases installed in an existing location
Electric thermal storage, thermal slab
- Minimum qualifying load for ETS is 1kW
- $16/kW for ETS units controlled by timers or master control system
- $12/kW for thermal slabs controlled
Motors
Commercial and industrial motors
- New or replacement electric motors from 10hp to 1,500hp
- Commercial and industrial motors only
- Used and rewound motors are not eligible
Variable speed drive (VSD)
- Electric motor sizes 25hp and larger
- Applies to irrigation, farm, commercial and industrial uses
- New and retrofit installations only
Industrial
Industrial/agricultural audits
- Applicable for process intensive industrial or agricultural operations not covered by other EEP products
- Member-owner energy bills over $100,000 annually
- Capability to implement audit recommendations
- Tri-State reserves the right to limit participation and audit funding
Irrigation audits
- Irrigation audits can be performed by certified energy auditors with irrigation experience;
- Certified well or irrigation system servicers, or other knowledgeable entities
- Irrigation audit funding is subject to action on at least one audit item, verified by member system staff
- Actionable items may qualify for additional Tri-State BE&E products
Pilot Programs
Commercial LED T-12 retrofit
- Only existing T-12 removal and replacement qualify for incentive
- T-12 verification is required, contact your Coop or PPD for details
- Lower of pre-set amount or 50% cost of fixture or lamp
- Project cap of $20,000
Truck stop and fork lift electrification
- Includes electric fork lifts, truck stop/parking electrification and transportation related refrigeration products
- Up to $2,500 for truck stop parking & refrigeration electrification
- Up to $1,500 for electric fork lifts
- Project cap of $20,000