Programs & Rebates

Sioux Valley Energy offers a variety of programs and rebates to help members save energy and reduce costs.

These include incentives for installing energy-efficient appliances, heating and cooling systems, electric water heaters, and electric vehicle chargers.

Sioux Valley Energy has an entire suite of Beneficial Electrification programs and services for its members. Check out our Solutions Catalog to learn more or click on the links below!

Rebate programs are valid through the end of each year. Rebate dollars are limited and are issued on a first come-first served basis. Programs are subject to change or end without notice.

Please contact our Energy Services Specialist for more information at (800) 234-1960 or via email at sheila.gross@siouxvalleyenergy.com.

Residential

Marathon:

Purchase the last water heater you will ever need to buy for your home! Sioux Valley Energy sells Marathon water heaters in 85 and 100-gallon options. Lifetime-tank/6-year parts warranty for the original purchaser with participation in the load management program. (Rental and corporate applications along with secondary homeowners have a limited warranty.) $600 plus applicable tax. Members with accounts/homes requiring multiple water heaters can purchase the primary unit for $600 and additional units for $1,200. Warranty and repair services are provided by SVE (does not include installation of the water heater or wiring).

SIZES:

85 gallon - 28 ¼ “x 70 ¼”
100 gallon - 30 ¼“ x 70 ¾“

Water heaters are in stock at SVE Service Centers -- Colman, Brandon, Hartford, Pipestone. Call ahead to place your order at 800-234-1960. Water heater must be paid for at the time of purchase. Pick up times are 7:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. A trailer or pickup truck (with bed free of debris/5th wheel hitch removed) is required for loading. Water heaters are packaged in a box and can be laid down.

All large capacity water heaters are received at SVE with only one element enabled for use. The unit will operate at a reduced capacity (approximately 50 gallons) until SVE personnel enable the second heating element after installing or maintaining load management equipment at your home. Contact SVE to schedule an appointment when the water heater is installed and fully operational.

Important information about your water heater agreement and load management program

If you are in the market to purchase or lease an electric vehicle (EV), Sioux Valley Energy offers an EV rebate and special off-peak charging rate options. EVs function without tailpipe emissions and are virtually maintenance free – no oil changes, belts, air filters, spark plugs etc. Electric motors provide quiet, smooth operation and their power and quick acceleration make them fun to drive. Charge up conveniently at your home with clean, American-made electricity. With today’s technologies, the average all-electric vehicle (BEV) can go nearly 300 miles on a single charge which covers the daily commute for most drivers, even in rural areas. Plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) have an average range of 20-50 miles on the electric battery, along with having a gasoline engine for backup. Check out our EV resource tool to learn more about EVs, calculate commute savings, search EV models, and to locate public charging stations. Use SmartHub to manage and review your usage.

Rate Options to Take Advantage of Off-Peak Reduced Rates

Time of Use Rate (TOU): Whole home usage including EV charging
EV Plug-In Rate: EV charging usage only (must allow submeter installation and charging equipment must be Level 2, 240 volt)

EV Rebates and Incentives

Rebate for new EV purchase (With participation in one of the off-peak rate options listed above). Click on the links below to fill out the rebate forms online.

Electric Vehicle Purchase Rebate

$500 for battery electric vehicle (BEV)
$250 for plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV)

Call our Energy Services Department at 800-234-1960 for more information.

The Time of Use Rate was developed for members who are seeking opportunities to directly impact their electric bill through their conservation efforts and daily usage habits. It’s also a great way to take advantage of smart home automation and electric vehicle technology. Rearranging tasks and conserving energy to take advantage of reduced off-peak rates is good for both the member and the utility – we both save money! Contact Sioux Valley Energy’s Member Services Department to sign up for a three-month risk-free trial period to get acclimated to the new rate structure without the concern of paying a higher amount than the regular rate program. Use SmartHub to manage and review your usage habits.

Pay 7.16 cents/kWh off-peak rate (10 a.m.-4 p.m. and 9 p.m.-7a.m.)
Pay 20.96 cents/kWh on-peak rate (7-10 a.m. and 4-9 p.m.)
Members with electric heat rate remain on the reduced heat rate program
Standard Residential Rate: Pay 12.81 cents/kWh any time of the day

Download a .PDF explaining the Time of Use Rate here.

Who is eligible for the TOU rate?

Members with residential and general service classifications are able to take part in the time TOU rate option for their home and business activities.

How do I sign up for the time of use rate?

You do have to contact SVE to request the time of use rate sign up. You can contact member services at 877-511-8062 or send a request through SmartHub. The TOU rate change will start with your next read date based on your billing cycle.

Is there a risk to signing up for the time of use rate?

No. We offer a three-month risk-free trial as you get acclimated to the new rates and times. During the trial, you will be billed whichever rate is to your advantage—the time of use rate or the standard rate. The TOU rate will automatically continue after the trial period. You can contact us to request to return to the standard rate program at any time.

How do I know if I’m saving money?

Each monthly billing statement will include a note in red lettering under the bar chart for usage and weather data to indicate how the TOU rate performed compared to the standard rate.

How do you save money on the TOU Rate?

Watch the clock to lock in energy savings! Here are a few tips.

Energy Audits:

Is your home cold in the winter, hot in the summer, and your utility bills are through the roof? If you don’t know where to start, a professional energy audit might be your solution. A weatherization energy audit is a great tool to help you identify the location of energy leaks in your home and prioritize efficiency upgrades. Sealing and insulating the home’s envelope is a cost-effective way to improve efficiency and comfort, which in turn can help reduce utility bills.

Sioux Valley Energy’s third-party weatherization audits include a visual inspection of windows, doors, and insulation. Infrared camera imaging and blower door testing are also utilized. We offer energy audits at a very reduced cost of $100 to the member (one-fourth of the actual cost). Contact the Beneficial Electrification team at 800-234-1960 to schedule. Participants will receive an audit report. Homes newly constructed within five years are not eligible for the energy audit program.

Weatherization Loans:

Loans up to $15,000, 5% interest with a seven-year term are available to assist qualifying members in purchasing heat pump equipment and weatherization products.

Call our Energy Services Department at (800) 234-1960 for more information.

Forms

Heating and cooling use the largest chunk of your home energy dollars. When you choose electric, you know it’s clean, reliable, safe – and it can also be very energy efficient. It’s tough to beat the efficiency of an electric heat pump that not only cools your home in the summer, but also heats it in the winter.

Heat pumps – geothermal or air-to-air systems including ductless solutions – are designed to be used in any home whether it’s new construction, a renovation project or replacing existing equipment. Sioux Valley Energy offers rebates and special electric heat rates to make choosing electric a great value.

Air-to-Air Heat Pump Rebates (2 ton and larger)

With Electric Back-up Furnace: $1,200
With Non-Electric Back-up Furnace: $600

Learn more about how Air to Air Heat Pumps work HERE.

Geothermal Heat Pump Rebates (2 ton and larger)

$1,200

Learn more about how Geothermal Heat Pumps work HERE.

Ductless Air-Source Heat Pump Rebates (2 ton and larger)

Rebate of $300 per structure

Electric Heat Rate

Reduced rate of 7.45 cents/kWh (compared to regular rate 12.81 cents/kWh)
Available October – April billing cycles
Sub-meter install required – Free installation for heat pumps (2 ton and larger) or electric resistance heat (minimum of 8 kW). A one-time sub-meter fee of $300 is charged for installation outside of those kW parameters, if a second sub-meter is required at a structure, or if extensive wiring work is necessary.

If you have an existing heat pump or electric resistance heat that is not part of the reduced electric heat rate program, or you plan to install new or replacement equipment, contact the Beneficial Electrification team at 800-234-1960. We can determine if your equipment is eligible for a free sub-meter installation, and if not, advise on other options to reduce heating costs such as the Time of Use rate.

*Rebate eligibility once every 10 years per account. Rebates cannot exceed the cost of the equipment. Rates are subject to change.

Electric Heat Pump Loans

Loans up to $15,000, 5% interest with a seven-year term are available to assist qualifying members in purchasing heat pump equipment and weatherization products.

To qualify for a Heat Pump Loan:

An air-to-air or geothermal heat pump must be installed. An electric resistance furnace installed as backup heat for the heat pump can also be included with the heat pump loan, but loans are not available for straight electric resistance heating equipment. Installation costs can also be included. Costs associated with propane and natural gas backup furnaces are not eligible as part of the loan.
Complete the loan application form. The application must be approved to be eligible for the loan program. Funds will be issued upon project completion in the amount of approved submitted invoices. Inspection and submetering work for the electric heat rate will be provided by Sioux Valley Energy personnel.

How to Apply for a Heat Pump Rebate

Contact our Energy Services Department at (800) 234-1960.
Submit a copy of your invoice with heat pump make, model, and verification of the backup system with the online rebate request form or contact Energy Services at 800-234-1960 for other submission options.
SVE personnel will install a submeter for new electric heat installation or will check an existing submeter to ensure all eligible electric heating equipment is connected to the submeter for the reduced electric heat rate.
Rebate eligibility is once every 10 years per account. Heat pump equipment must be a minimum of two (2) ton to qualify.

How to Use the Chart
Find the chart of the electric heat you're considering i.e. air-to-air heat pump; geothermal (ground source) heat pump or electric resistance heat.

Find the kWh price for electricity and compare it to prices for propane or natural gas on the same line.

For example, geothermal systems, with electricity at 6.85 cents/kWh is equal to propane (in a 96% efficient furnace) at 68 cents/gallon. If propane costs more than the price listed, it's a more expensive form of heat.

Residential Heat Pump Registration Form

Account Information

First

Last

Account Number

Map Location

Contact Information

Address

Address 2

City/Town

State/Province

ZIP/Postal Code

Phone Number

Email (if applicable)

Member Type

If Other, please explain:

New Construction or Replacement

New Construction

Replacement

Equipment Information

Pick Equipment Type

Manufacturer:

Model Number AAHP or GHSP:

Indoor Air Handler Model Number

Indoor Air Handler Electric?

Yes

If electric, what size of KW is the unit?

If not electric, please indicate whether system is natural gas or propane back up.

Natural Gas

Propane

What is the Heating Seasonal Performance Factor HSPF/HSPF2 or Coefficent of Performance COP Rating of unit?

Contractor Information

Contractor's Name

Address

City/Town

State/Province

ZIP/Postal Code

Contact Person

Contractor's Phone Number

Ext:

Date of Purchase

Requirements for rebate

Copy of installer's invoice

A copy of the installer's invoice is required to receive rebate.

One file only.
20 MB limit.
Allowed types: gif, jpg, png, svg, pdf, png.

NOTE: All rebates are subject to change.

Electric Heat Rate

Reduced rate of 7.45 cents/kWh (compared to regular rate 12.81 cents/kWh)
Available October – April billing cycles
Sub-meter install required – Free installation for heat pumps (2 ton and larger) or electric resistance heat (minimum of 8 kW). A one-time sub-meter fee of $300 is charged for installation outside of those kW parameters, if a second sub-meter is required at a structure, or if extensive wiring work is necessary. Prewiring sub-meter equipment may be necessary for new construction depending upon the location of the electrical panel. If we prewire sub-metering equipment and an electric heat system is not installed, the member will be charged a $300 fee.

Call our Energy Services Department at (800) 234-1960 for more information.

Loans up to $15,000, at 5% interest with a seven-year term are available to assist qualifying members in purchasing heat pump equipment or weatherization products.

To qualify for a Weatherization Loan:

Loans are available only for home improvement products and installation costs. Applicable weatherization products can include windows, doors, insulation, and other air sealing products such as caulk and weatherstripping.
Complete the loan application form. The application must be approved to be eligible for the loan program. Funds will be issued in the amount of approved submitted invoices.

To qualify for a Heat Pump Loan:

An air-to-air or geothermal heat pump must be installed. An electric resistance furnace installed as backup heat for the heat pump can also be included with the heat pump loan, but loans are not available for straight electric resistance heating equipment. Installation costs can also be included. Costs associated with propane and natural gas backup furnaces are not eligible as part of the loan.
Complete the loan application form. The application must be approved to be eligible for the loan program. Funds will be issued upon project completion in the amount of approved submitted invoices. Inspection and submetering work for the electric heat rate will be provided by Sioux Valley Energy personnel.

Forms

*Rates and programs are subject to change or end without notice.

Call our Energy Services Department at (800) 234-1960 for more information.

Sioux Valley Energy Irrigation Load Management Program

Sioux Valley Energy (SVE) offers a third-party remote managed irrigation program. A $1,500 rebate is available per device. You can also save $12.75 per kW when you choose to have your irrigation system controlled. Providers include AgSense, FieldWise, and FieldNet. Irrigation systems may be controlled during any billing period (April – October). Time of occurrence, duration and magnitude of the power supplier’s system peak will determine the duration of control. The third-party provider will manage the load management shedding capabilities.

Reduced Demand Charge for Irrigation Systems Placed on Load Management

Full Service/No Control: $24.50 per metered kW per month Load Control: $11.75 per metered kW per month

Third-Party Remote Managed Irrigation Rebate

A $1,500 rebate is available per device for a third-party remote managed irrigation system if it meets the following requirements: the new system eliminates the need for a SVE traditional load control; has the ability to ingest automated notice from the power supplier to shed and restore via email, text, or voice; provides less than a 15-minute latency from the power supplier to load shed/retore; and the third-party agency provides SVE notice of customer bypass. Members must agree to participate in the third-party remote managed irrigation program for a minimum of 5 years. SVE is not responsible for missed control periods. Contact the Beneficial Electrification Department at (800) 234-1960 for more information on the third-party remote managed irrigation program and rebate.

Complete the Rebate Online

Click HERE to download the Rebate Application

What if I Need to Pump During Peak Periods?

Members with third-party remote managed irrigation systems can simply choose to override the notification of a control time. When this occurs, the demand charge shall be computed at the full-service rate for that applicable billing cycle. A report of bypass will be sent from the third-party provider.

Members connected to SVE’s traditional load control equipment can disable the device by cutting the seal in order to pump during peak periods. When this occurs, the demand charge shall be computed at the full-service rate until the load control is resealed. Make sure to call SVE at (800) 234-1960 to notify the Cooperative that the load control device has been deactivated and if/when you would like the device to be resealed. A $60.00 fee will apply to reseal a bypassed control. If a member does not notify the Cooperative of a bypassed control, a $120.00 fee will apply regardless if the member chooses to have the Cooperative reseal or remove the control. SVE will not reactivate a disabled load control device unless specifically requested by the member.

Generator Information

Generators can give you peace of mind for Mother Nature’s temperament. A safety interlock kit with a generator inlet box can generally be installed by SVE electricians for around $600. This is the safest and most practical way to ready your home for the connection of a portable generator. No more cords running from the generator throughout the house. A permanently installed stand-by generator paired with an automatic transfer switch comes on automatically—whether you are home or away—all within seconds of a power outage. There’s a higher investment to install this system, but it takes all the work and worry out of dealing with a power interruption.

Although SVE no longer sells generators, please follow these safety guidelines for generator use:

Portable Generator Safety

Operate the generator in a clean, dry, well ventilated area. Operate in an open area—never in an enclosed, confined structure such as a garage or basement. Breathing in the carbon monoxide exhaust fumes can cause serious injury or death and improper ventilation can lead to ignition of materials. Keep a fire extinguisher nearby.
Don’t overload the generator—know the rated capacity. Don’t tamper with factory engine speed settings. Read the manufacturer’s instructions for safe operation.
Turn off all equipment powered by a generator before shutting it down. Never fuel a generator while it is operating.
If your home has not been wired by a licensed electrician to have a safety interlock kit, don’t try to connect a generator directly to your home’s electrical system. In these applications, use heavy-duty, outdoor-rated three-pronged grounded extension cords and plug appliances directly into generators. Contact SVE if you would like us to install a safety interlock kit.

Yard Lights
Nothing is more comforting when coming home on a dark night than a yard light to show you the way. Members have the option of a 70 watt or 150 watt LED light. Rental options and price levels vary. For more information or to get your rental light installation scheduled, contact our dispatch center at 800-234-1960.

Stray Voltage
“Stray voltage” is the name sometimes given to the phenomena in which a relatively small voltage difference can exist between two points that an animal or person touches simultaneously. Only professional testing can absolutely identify stray voltage sources whether on or off a member’s property. Although a wide range of symptoms have been associated with stray voltage, those same symptoms are usually the result of non-electrical causes. Sioux Valley Energy has trained professionals to research and correct stray voltage issues. If you suspect you may have a stray voltage problem, contact our Energy Services Department at 800-234-1960.

Wiring
Sioux Valley Energy’s Energy Services Department offers unique wiring services such as fault locating and repair, pole setting and replacement, overhead wiring installations or upgrades, installation of safety Interlock kits for generators, and investigating power quality or stray voltage concerns members may have. For more information, contact our Customer Energy Services Department at 800-234-1960.

Commercial

Available for heat pump and electric resistance heating equipment in agricultural, commercial and multi-family facilities.

Rebates:

Heat Pumps: $100/ton up to 150 ton (2 ton minimum)
Electric Resistance: $10 per kW up to 600 kW (8 kW minimum required)

Heat Pumps: $100/ton up to 150 ton (2 ton minimum) -Electric Heat Rate:

Reduced rate of 7.45 cents/kWh (compared to regular rate 12.81 cents/kWh)
Available October – April billing cycles
Sub-meter installation required
Free installation for heat pumps 2 ton and larger or electric resistance heat 8 kW and larger. For equipment outside of those parameters, or when a second submeter is required in a structure, a $300 one-time fee will be charged.
Fees apply for sub-metering three-phase equipment
Electric heat rate is not available for large power accounts. Tenants in all-electric heated apartments can receive a reduced rate in lieu of sub-metering. We no longer sub-meter apartment complexes.

How to apply for rebate:

Contact our energy services department at (800) 234-1960.
Submit a copy of your invoice with verification and tonnage/kW of heat pump or electric resistance equipment installed.
SVE personnel will install a submeter for a new electric heat installation or will check an existing one for replacement equipment to ensure all eligible electric heating equipment is connected to the submeter for the reduced electric heat rate. Electric heat rate is not available to large power accounts. Free submeter installation for heat pumps 2 ton and larger or electric resistance heat over 8 kW or a $300 one-time is charged.

Commercial members can be reimbursed up to $1,000 for a third-party commercial energy audit to inspect a facility, calculate equipment efficiency/paybacks, or towards a technical report/analysis such as what is required with a USDA REAP grant. Please contact Energy Services at (800) 234-1960 for more information. (Lifetime member maximum of $5,000).

Rebates are offered for businesses within Sioux Valley Energy's service territory that promote the charging infrastructure for electric vehicles by installing charging infrastructure for electric vehicles by installing equipment for the general public, workplace, multi-family complexes, or fleet applications.

Specific Rules and Qualifications:

Installation must be complete before funds are issued.
Members must submit a copy of the project invoice and completed rebate application. Rebates are available for both purchased and leased (5-year minimum term) equipment.
Level 2 Single Plug EV Charger Rebate: $500 per single-plug charger, or $1,000 for a Dual Plug EV Charger. Minimum of 7.7 kW charging capacity, including wall mountable and pedestal chargers (NEMA 14-50 and 120 V outlets do not qualify.)
Level 3 charging equipment rebate for equipment 50 kW or larger: $2,500.
Lifetime member maximum of $5,000. Rebates are issued on a first-come, first-served basis and are subject to availability.
Enrollment in an EV rate program is required. Lifetime member maximum cap of $5,000 for the program. Rebates are available on a first-come, first-served basis and are subject to change. Contact Energy Services for more details on rate information at (800) 234-1960.

Commercial EV Charger Rebate

Date

Member Account Information (Business Name)

Business Name

Contact Person First Name

Contact Person Last Name

Account Number

Map Location

Contact Information

Service Address

Address 2

City/Town

State/Province

ZIP/Postal Code

Phone Number

Rate Class Account Type

General Service

Large Power

EV Charger Information

Charger Information

kW of Charger

Number of Chargers

EV Charger Brand

EV Charger Model:

Application (Check all that apply)

Public Use

Employee Use

Tenant Use

Fleet Use

Rebate Amount $

Proof of Purchase

A copy of proof of purchase/invoice and documentation verifying equipment purchase must be included.

One file only.
20 MB limit.
Allowed types: gif, jpg, png, svg, pdf, png.

Date of Purchase

Participation Agreement

I agree to the terms of the rebate program.

I acknowledge enrollment in an EV rate program is a requirement of the rebate.

E-signature for EV rebate program

Sign above

One rebate per account.

Sioux Valley Energy Irrigation Load Management Program

Reduced Demand Charge for Irrigation Systems Placed on Load Management

Full Service/No Control: $24.50 per metered kW per month Load Control: $11.75 per metered kW per month

Third-Party Remote Managed Irrigation Rebate

Complete the Rebate Online

Click HERE to download the Rebate Application

What if I Need to Pump During Peak Periods?

Generator Information

Although SVE no longer sells generators, please follow these safety guidelines for generator use:

Portable Generator Safety

Operate the generator in a clean, dry, well ventilated area. Operate in an open area—never in an enclosed, confined structure such as a garage or basement. Breathing in the carbon monoxide exhaust fumes can cause serious injury or death and improper ventilation can lead to ignition of materials. Keep a fire extinguisher nearby.
Don’t overload the generator—know the rated capacity. Don’t tamper with factory engine speed settings. Read the manufacturer’s instructions for safe operation.
Turn off all equipment powered by a generator before shutting it down. Never fuel a generator while it is operating.
If your home has not been wired by a licensed electrician to have a safety interlock kit, don’t try to connect a generator directly to your home’s electrical system. In these applications, use heavy-duty, outdoor-rated three-pronged grounded extension cords and plug appliances directly into generators. Contact SVE if you would like us to install a safety interlock kit.