COMPACT FLUORESCENT BULB REBATE - The compact fluorescent bulb rebate has been extended through December 31, 2010. Compact fluorescent bulbs save money, energy and help protect the environment. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency estimates if everyone used compact fluorescent bulbs, we could reduce the amount of electricity needed for lighting by 50%. Compact fluorescents typically last up to thirteen times longer than incandescent bulbs and save 70-80% in energy costs. To obtain your rebate bring in your receipt with the bulb packaging showing the Energy Star logo & CFL wattage to the Finance Department at 227 South Front Street. For each compact fluorescent lamp (CFL), get a rebate of 50% of your cost or $2, whichever is greater (Not to exceed the cost of the bulb). This rebate will be applied to your electric bill.

APPLIANCE REBATES - The City of St. Peter, in conjunction with Southern Minnesota Municipal Power Agency, is continuing to offer rebates on selected ENERGY STAR® appliances including refrigerators, clothes washers, dishwashers, room air conditioners, central air conditioners, light fixtures, freezers, air source heat pumps and ground source heat pumps. Various business equipment rebates are also available. Qualifying central air conditioners must have seer ratings of 14 or higher. Rebate forms are available at the website www.SaveEnergyInSaintPeter.com, the local appliance dealers and at the Finance Department.

Program guidelines and requirements are as follows:

Appliance must be an approved energy star model.

Appliance must be installed in the City of Saint Peter electric service area.

A dated sales receipt must be attached and submitted with the application.

If you have any questions, please contact the City of Saint Peter at (507) 934-0664 or your appliance dealer.

DEHUMIDIFIER REBATES – The City of Saint Peter, in conjunction with Southern Minnesota Municipal Power Agency, will pay you a $65 rebate when you turn in your old, working dehumidifier for proper recycling and purchase a new ENERGY STAR qualified model.  Please contact the Finance Department at 934-0664 for more information.