Agriculture Energy Efficiency Rebates

Midstate Electric continues to promote energy efficiency by offering our agricultural accounts a way to update their existing irrigation systems. Our Agriculture Rebate Program provides rebates for the installation of new energy efficient sprinklers, pivots, and equipment.

Measure

Payment

Freeze-Resistant Stock Water Tanks/Fountains

$165 per tank or fountain

Thermostatically Controlled Outlets

$14 per outlet

Irrigation Measures

 

Irrigation System Conversion: LESA/LEPA/MDI

$18 per drop

Sprinkler Package Replacement

$7-16, see Irrigation System Conversion and Hardware Form

Irrigation System Low-Pressure Conversion: High Pressure to Low Pressure

$16 per head per Wheel-line or Hand-line
$18 per drop per Center-pivot or Lateral-move

Irrigation Hardware

Varies, see Irrigation System Conversion and Hardware Form

Agricultural Pumps and Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)

 

Irrigation Pump Testing and System Analysis
(BPA-Qualified)

Varies based on type of test and acreage  

Variable Frequency Drive for Agricultural Centrifugal Pumps (BPA-Qualified)

$70 per horsepower

Variable Frequency Drive for Agricultural Turbine Pumps (BPA-Qualified)

$100 per horsepower

Variable Frequency Drive for New Agricultural Pump Installations (BPA-Qualified)

$70 per horsepower (new centrifugal pump)
$100 per horsepower (new turbine pump)

Agricultural New Pump Efficiency Upgrade
(BPA-Qualified)

$70 per horsepower

Agricultural Energy Audits

 

Agricultural Energy Audit Screening

$150 per agricultural producer (e.g., farm, ranch, greenhouse, etc.)

Agricultural On-Site Energy Audit

Lesser of actual energy audit cost minus any funding provided by other federal, state, or local agencies, or $15,000

Contact energy services for more information, 541-536-2126 ext 5.