The Variable Speed Drive (VSD) Retrofit Rebate for commercial accounts applies to the retrofit installation of:
- Variable frequency drives onto existing equipment such as irrigation wells, commercial or industrial machinery.
- If a new irrigation motor is installed at the same time it may qualify for a separate motor incentive
- Replacement of existing VSDs, for maintenance or other purposes, does not qualify
- Soft start kits added to existing motors do not qualify
- Commercial accounts only
- Only one project per member account per year
- Rebates must be applied for within 90 days of installation to qualify
The incentive will be the lower of:
- 50% of the cost of the VSD unit or,
- Project cap of $20,000 or,
- Reference table:
| Motor Nameplate Horsepower | Incentive |
|---|---|
| 25 | No incentive |
| 30 | $1,600 |
| 40 | $1,750 |
| 50 | $2,050 |
| 60 | $2,350 |
| 75 | $2,650 |
| 100 | $3,100 |
| 125 | $3,800 |
| 150 | $4,600 |
| 200 | $5,300 |
| 250 | $6,800 |
| Larger than 250 | $6,800 |
For more information please contact Gunnison County Electric Association (GCEA) at (970) 641-3520 or fill out the online contact form and GCEA’s energy use advisor will contact you.