Rebates for Conservation Available

Benton PUD has introduced new energy efficiency rebate programs to promote conservation and help customers save on their monthly bill.

The new Residential Energy Efficiency Program offers Benton PUD customers rebates on qualified ENERGY STAR® clothes washers, dishwashers and refrigerators.  Energy efficient water heaters that meet specific standards also qualify for rebates.  In addition to appliances, there are rebates available on insulation and duct sealing projects as well as ENERGY STAR® Manufactured Homes.  ENERGY STAR® Homes Northwest builders are also eligible for rebates through the program.

ENERGY STAR products meet strict energy efficiency criteria set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the U.S. Department of Energy. Because they use less energy, ENERGY STAR products save consumers money on their electricity bill and make better use of power resources.

 “By partnering with the Bonneville Power Administration, Benton PUD is able to offer these rebates to our customers,” said Bob Bertsch, Benton PUD Commissioner.  “This is another example of how Benton PUD helps our customers save on their electric bill.”

In addition to the residential program, there are also incentives for Benton PUD commercial and agriculture customers on lighting, irrigation and special projects. 
Benton PUD is a participant in the Bonneville Power Administration’s conservation program, developed to encourage utilities to meet conservation goals.  Utilities throughout the northwest promote energy conservation which is less expensive than building new power plants.  Benton PUD’s conservation programs over the past 24 years have saved nearly 146 million kilowatts – almost 9 percent of Benton PUD’s current annual load.

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