Great Plains is committed to helping customers save energy and money. Great Plains offers its Minnesota customers incentives through a variety of Conservation Improvement Programs (CIP). Not only will customers receive money for investing energy saving equipment, they will also save money into the future through reduced energy bills. These programs are approved on an annual basis and are in effect from January 1, 2010- December 31, 2010. Great Plains residential natural gas customers who purchase the following high efficiency natural gas equipment may be eligible for a rebate:

Residential Water Heating Program:

Free Low Flow Showerheads - Available to customers who heat their water with natural gas.To apply for the high efficiency water heater and free low flow showerhead programs, fill out the following form and send it to Great Plains.

Water Heating Rebate Application Form (pdf)

Remember to include a copy of the dealer sales invoice or receipt.  A complete listing of the qualifications, application requirements and instructions are on page two of the form.

Residential Heating Program:

Energy Star rated programmable set-back thermostat - $20. To apply for the high efficiency heating and Energy Star rated thermostat programs, fill out the following form and send it to Great Plains.

Heating Rebate Application Form (pdf)

Remember to include a copy of the dealer sales invoice or receipt.  A complete listing of the qualifications, application requirements and instructions are on page two of the form.

Residential Furnace Tune-Up Program:

Great Plains will provide a $50.00 rebate to customers who have a furnace tune-up performed by a qualified contractor.  Furnace tune-ups maximize the efficiency of existing natural gas furnaces.  To apply, fill out the the following form and send it to Great Plains.

FurnaceTune-Up Rebate Application Form (pdf)

Remember to include a copy of the dealer sales invoice or receipt as well as the Furance Tune-Up 10 Point Checklist form (pdf) to be signed by the contractor.  A complete listing of the qualifications, application requirements and instructions are on page two of the form.

Residential Energy Audit Program:

Residential Energy Audit Program - If you are noticing moisture problems, drafts or other problems with your home, Great Plains offers residential energy audits. For only $50.00, a state certified energy auditor will perform an audit of your home, discuss energy saving ideas and provide you with energy saving supplies worth approximately $25. If you are interested in receiving a home energy audit, fill out the following form and send it to Great Plains

Residential Energy Audit Application Form (pdf)

Great Plains offers a limited number of Residential Energy Audits annually.

Residential Attic Insulation Program:

Great Plains residential natural gas customers who are enhancing their existing home with additional attic insulation qualify for incentives based on the table below.  The incentives are based on the beginning R-value of the home's attic insulation (the beginning R-value cannot exceed R25) and the ending R-value must be R49.

All attic insulation projects must include attic bypass sealing in order to qualify for this program.  Learn more about Attic Bypasses from the Minnesota Department of Commerce Energy Information Center. 

To apply fill out the the following form and send it to Great Plains.

Residential Attic Insulation Rebate Application Form (pdf)

Remember to include a copy of the dealer sales invoice or receipt.  A complete listing of the qualifications, application requirements and instructions are on page two of the form.