Owatonna Public Utilities offers Conserve & Save® rebates to residential customers for purchasing and installing new efficient products in your home.  For a full list of residential rebates, see our 2026 Residential Rebate Program Summary Brochure.

For all rebates, see application for minimum efficiency requirements and complete terms and conditions.

2026 Rebate Applications

Click on the name of the rebate to see its full form. To request 2025 rebate forms, please email rebates@owatonnautilities.com.

2025 rebate applications must be received by March 31, 2026.

Electric Rebates
ENERGY STAR® Appliance Rebates Amount
Clothes Washer – Single Family $25 – $90
Clothes Washer – Multi-Family of 2 or more units $50 – $115
Clothes Washer/Dryer Combos – All-in-One – non-heat pump $25 – $75
Clothes Washer/Dryer Combos – All-in-One w/heat pump $50 – $115
Clothes Dryer – Heat Pump – Single Family $25
Clothes Dryer – Heat Pump – Multi-family with 2 or more units $50
Dehumidifiers $15
Air Purifiers $25
Dishwashers $25-$40
Freezers $25
Refrigerators $25
Electric Induction Cooktop, Oven, or Range $25
Room Air Conditioners $25
Bonus Recycling Rebates Amount
Dehumidifiers up to $15, not to exceed cost of recycling
Freezers up to $15, not to exceed cost of recycling
Refrigerators up to $15, not to exceed cost of recycling
Room Air Conditioners up to $15, not to exceed cost of recycling
ENERGY STAR® LED Downlights & DesignLights® LED Fixtures Amount
LED Downlight 50% of fixture cost, not to exceed $20 per fixture
LED Fixtures 50% of fixture cost, not to exceed $20 per fixture
ENERGY STAR Holiday LED Lights 50% of cost, not to exceed $12 per string
Electric HVAC & Water Heating Equipment Amount
Central or Mini Split Air Conditioner Rebates starting at $100
Central AC & Air Source Heat Pump Clean & Tune $20-$60
Heat Pump – Air Source or Mini Split Rebates starting at $100
Heat Pump – Ground Source See application
Room Air Conditioners $25
Furnace Fan Retrofit $50
ECM Circulator Pumps $50-$100, not to exceed 50%
Heat Pump Water Heater $60-$400
Smart Thermostat See application
Electric Vehicles Amount
Electric Vehicle (EV) – Enrolling now (EV owners who enroll in TOU rate now) $500 for first EV; $150 for ea. additional EV
Electric Vehicles (EV) – Currently Enrolled – (EV owners who are currently enrolled in a TOU rate and purchase an additional qualifying EV or customers who are currently enrolled in a TOU rate and purchase a qualifying EV.) $150 per qualifying EV
Level 2 Connected EV Chargers $15 per charger
Green Efficient Rebates Amount
Chainsaw $10
Lawn Trimmer $10
Leaf Blower $10
Push/Walk-Behind Lawn Mower $50
Riding Lawn Mower $100
Electric-Assisted Bikes (e-bikes) $150 (not to exceed 50% of cost)
Variable Speed Drive Pool Pumps Up to $100

Click here to learn more about the TOU program.

Natural Gas Rebates
Furnace & Central Air Conditioner Rebates Amount
Furnace $200 – $600
Furnace Fan Motors $50
Boiler $500 – $700
Indirect-Fired Water Heater on HE Boiler $100
Central ACs, Mini Split Air Conditioners or Air Source Heat Pumps Rebates starting at $100
Other Natural Gas Rebates Amount
ECM Circulator Pumps Starting at $50
Electronic Ignition Hearth $75
Smart Thermostats $50
Attic Insulation $200, not to exceed 50% of cost
Aerosol Duct Sealing See Application
Furnace/Boiler Clean & Tune $25
WaterSense Showerhead $25
 Natural Gas Water Heating Rebates Amount
Water Heater – Tank $500
Water Heater – Instantaneous – Tankless $500
Water Heater – Heat Pump $60-$400
House Call Energy Audit Rebates
Attic Air Sealing $200
Rim Joist Sealing $150
Attic Insulation $350
Wall Insulation – Injection $300
Wall Insulation – Exterior $200
Orphaned Water Heater $100 bonus added to current water heater rebate amount
Water Rebates
Water Rebates Amount
Clothes Washer $25 – $90
Clothes Washer/Dryer Combos – All-in-One $25 – $115
WaterSense Showerhead $25
High-Efficiency Toilet $25
Rain Barrel $10
Weather-Based Irrigation Controller 50% of controller, not to exceed $75