Conservation

• DMU-issued rebates are for DMU electric customers only.
• To qualify for the rebate, your new appliance must be an approved, ENERGY STAR™-rated appliance.
• Customers must show proof of ENERGY STAR™ rating along with their application.
• Customer must return copies of all requested receipts, documents, and completed DMU rebate form to the DMU office to apply.
• Rebates can only be issued within the same calendar year of the appliance purchase.
• DMU will pay for up to $35.00 for the proper disposal of your old appliance.
• For a disposal rebate, customers must show proof of licensed recycling and re-manufacturing.
• Any rebates you qualify for will be credited to your utility account. Please allow 4−6 weeks for processing.

• Customer must provide a copy of receipt(s) and the original light bulb packaging along with the rebate application.
• The rebate amount will be determined based on the lamp's wattage rating.
• The value of the LED light rebate is limited to 100% of the lamp cost before taxes.
• LED light rebates are limited to a quantity of 50 lamps per calendar year per household.
• Any rebates you qualify for will be credited to your utility account. Please allow 4−6 weeks for processing.

To apply for a residential rebate:

• Complete a DMU rebate form. Forms can be found and downloaded here or picked up from the DMU office.
• Gather all requested receipts and appliance documents, including label/proof of ENERGY STAR™ rating.
• Obtain proof of proper, licensed recycling of old appliance for disposal rebate.
• Submit copies of all requested receipts, documents, and completed DMU rebate form to the DMU office via mail or in-person drop-off.

For more information or assistance with your application, contact DMU at (763) 972-0557.

DMU customers can elect to receive all or part of their power from a green energy source with our Renewable Energy Program. Through this voluntary service, you can purchase blocks of 100 kWh power for a minimum period of 12 months, with automatic renewal unless you submit a written request for service to be discontinued.  This program is offered to meet state-mandated requirements per Minnesota Statutes 2002, section 216B.169.

For more information or assistance with your application, contact DMU at (763) 972-0557.

DMU's commercial and industrial customers may file for customized rebates in lighting, ventilation, heating, motors and variable speed drives, air conditioning, and air compressors. All applications will be reviewed, and rebates for changes that produce energy savings will be approved on a case-by-case basis.

To discuss commercial and industrial rebate opportunities and additional information, please contact us at (763) 972-0557.

The goals and articles of the State Conservation Statute include:

• Promote consumer and industry awareness of energy conservation and its positive effect on the environment.
• Reduce utility bills for homes and businesses.
• Generate innovations in developing energy-efficient products and technologies and promote new energy resource development.
• State law requires regulated electric utilities to reduce electric consumption of its customers by at least 1.5% of kWh each year.
• The entire cost of the Conservation Improvement Program is funded by the electric utility consumers.

Browse our collection of forms, applications, and other useful documents. Contact us today for more information or with any questions.