Willmar Municipal Utilities

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The food industry relies on refrigeration for the safe production and storage of food products. From factories to grocery stores and restaurants, keeping food safe is the food industry’s top priority. Keeping food cold can be as much as 60% of the utility cost. Picking the right equipment is key to keeping utility costs down. Below is a list of incentives available for energy-efficient refrigeration equipment.

Electronically commutated motors (ECMs) in various equipment
Glass door cooler/freezer reach-in cases replacing open multi-deck units
Ice machines
LED reach-in refrigerated case lighting and occupancy sensors
No-heat and low-heat reach-in doors
Q-Sync permanent magnet synchronous (PMS) evaporator motors
Strip curtains in refrigerated warehouses and walk-in coolers/freezers

Leaks are a significant source of wasted energy in a compressed-air system, often wasting as much as 20-30% of the compressor’s output. Compressed-air leaks can also contribute to problems with system operations. Below is a list of incentives for an energy-efficient compressed-air system.

Adding storage
Compressed–air leak survey
Cycling refrigerated dryers
Dew-point demand controls
Engineered compressed-air nozzles
Low-pressure blowers
Mist eliminators
No-loss air drains
Pressure flow controllers
Variable-frequency drive (VFD) compressors

Our Custom Efficiency program is intended for businesses with energy-saving solutions not covered under any other BES program. Apply for cash incentives by providing a detailed energy savings evaluation of the project's potential kilowatt (kW) savings. Preapproval is required.

Are you considering replacing a fossil fuel source — such as natural gas or propane — with clean electricity? If so, your project may qualify for a Custom Electrification rebate. In many cases, switching to electric can often improve performance and reduce your company’s carbon footprint. Project examples include geothermal HVAC, air-source heat pumps (units larger than 65,000 BTUH), variable refrigerant flow HVAC and manufacturing processes. Whether you are replacing existing fossil fuel equipment or installing new equipment, we can help you determine if it’s a good fit for a Custom Electrification rebate. Preapproval is required.

BES will reward you for replacing your Class 1 or Class 2 internal combustion forklift with an electric forklift. There are even incentives for adding to your existing fleet of electric forklifts.

Class 1, Class 2, or Class 6 replacing internal combustion unit, or addition to fleet
Forklift lithium-ion batteries

Electric Forklifts, Tow Tractors and Lithium-Ion Batteries Fact Sheet

ENERGY STAR certified commercial kitchen equipment helps cafe, restaurant and institutional kitchens save energy by cutting utility and maintenance costs without sacrificing features, quality or style.

Commercial dishwashers (high temp, electric water heating)
Electric fryers, griddles, steamers, convection ovens, combi-ovens, hot-food holding cabinets
Kitchen hood with temp or optical sensors and VFDs
Ice machines

Food Service Fact Sheet

Space cooling accounts for roughly 15% of the electricity used in commercial buildings, second only to lighting. Below are a few types of heating and cooling equipment that may be eligible for a rebate for your business. See the heating and cooling application for more details on qualifications.

Air-source heat pumps — split systems, single packaged systems, single packaged vertical HP
Central air conditioning — split systems, single packaged systems, single packaged vertical AC
Chillers — air-cooled and water-cooled
Demand-controlled ventilation (CO₂ sensors)
ECM in exhaust fans, VAV boxes and domestic hot water circulators
Energy-recovery ventilators
Ground-source heat pumps
Heat-pump water heaters
High-volume low-speed fans
Mini-split ductless air conditioners and heat pumps
Packaged terminal units (PTAC and PTHP) and guest room energy management systems
Quality Installation (small split-system and ASHPs)
Variable refrigerant flow multi-split air-cooled heat pumps
Window and wall air conditioners (ENERGY STAR)

Many industrial processes require controlled heat for drying products and curing coatings. Electric infrared (IR) ovens offer many advantages over natural gas-fueled convection ovens. Preapproval is required.

• Infrared Curing and Drying Fact Sheet

Newly constructed buildings are often considered energy efficient, but that’s not always true! Design Light Consortium (DLC) or ENERGY STAR certified lighting can be installed throughout the business, helping to reduce monthly utility bills while providing high-quality performance.

LED indoor grow lights (DLC listed)
LED high bay and low bay fixtures (DLC listed)
LED troffers (DLC listed)
LED indoor recessed downlight fixtures
LED pin-base lamps
LED linear lamps and u-tubes (DLC listed)
Lighting watts per square foot as compared to code
Occupancy sensors in LED reach-in refrigerated case lighting

Installing Design Light Consortium (DLC) certified or ENERGY STAR high-efficiency lighting is one of the most cost-effective steps you can take because it saves money on energy bills while boosting lighting quality. Cash incentives from BES can help you offset the cost of getting started.

LED indoor grow lights (DLC-listed)
LED high bays, low bays, troffers and 4-foot linear lamps and u-tubes (DLC-listed)
LED recessed downlight fixtures or retrofit kits (ENERGY STAR)
LED pin-base replacement lamps (ENERGY STAR)
LED exit signs
LED reach-in refrigerated case lighting & occupancy sensors (DLC-listed)
Occupancy and daylighting sensors
Networked lighting controls (DLC-listed)

As a reminder, from July 1 to Dec. 31 BES is doubling the incentive for replacing T8 and T12 fluorescents with qualifying LEDs. Download the application to get started today!

Efficient motors and variable frequency drives (VFDs) improve reliability, reduce downtime and maintenance, and lower energy costs. They will also increase the life of your equipment and the overall machine operating efficiency. All of this can help boost your competitive edge and your bottom line. Examples of equipment covered by our VFD and pump rebates include: