Brookings Municipal Utilities

The food industry relies on refrigeration for the safe production and storage of food products. From factories, grocery stores and restaurants -- keeping food safe is their 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 available 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

If you have an energy-saving solution for your business that is not covered under any other Bright Energy Solutions program, you can apply for cash incentives by providing a detailed energy savings evaluation of the potential kilowatt (kW) savings of the project. Preapproval is required.

Are you considering replacing a fossil fuel source – like 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 can 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 doing a new installation, we can help you determine if it’s a good fit for a Custom Electrification Rebate. Preapproval is required.

Bright Energy Solutions® will reward you for choosing to replace 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 Forklift and Tow Tractor 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 (ENERGY STAR®, high temp, electric water heating)

Electric fryers, griddles, induction cooktops, steamers, convection ovens, combi-ovens, hot-food holding cabinets (ENERGY STAR)

Kitchen hood with temp or optical sensors and VFDs

Ice machines (ENERGY STAR)

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 fan power box

ECM on domestic hot water and cooling 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)

Switched reluctance motors for HVAC supply fans

Variable refrigerant flow multi-split air-cooled heat pumps

Window and wall air conditioners (ENERGY STAR)

Newly constructed buildings are often assumed to be energy efficient, but that’s not always the case! Design Light Consortium 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 (ENERGY STAR)

LED pin-base lamps (ENERGY STAR)

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

Networked Lighting Controls (DLC listed)

Installing Design Light Consortium-certified or ENERGY STAR® high-efficiency lighting is one of the most cost-effective steps that 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. 

Contractor incentive for lighting retrofit installations

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)

Bright Energy Solutions® rewards you for choosing electric infrared process heat technology that can save floor space, reduce energy consumption and increase productivity while requiring little maintenance. Preapproval is required.

Infrared Curing and Drying Fact Sheet
 

Efficient motors and variable frequency drives 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:

High-efficiency pumps

Variable-frequency drives (VFDs) on HVAC pumps and fans, and process pumps