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Commercial Rebates
Reading Municipal Light Department (RMLD) offers a variety of energy efficiency, conservation, and electrification programs to help keep rates affordable and reduce our impact. Rebates are a key part of our effort to promote electrification and sustainable practices.
The rebates detailed here encourage non-residential customers to purchase energy-efficient equipment that they otherwise may not have considered without a rebate. Select the rebate title for additional details and application process information, and requirements.
Commercial Customer Rebates
| Program | Description | Incentive Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial Custom Rebate | Who is eligible: RMLD qualifying non-residential customers who install EnergyStar-rated or other high-energy efficient custom equipment within their facility that will result in net energy savings and/or demand reduction. This rebate is also available for retrofits of existing equipment or new construction. Goal: To promote energy efficiency, electrification, and reduce carbon emissions | Up to 50% of total installed (labor and materials) costs, excluding tax, maximum rebate of $50,000 |
| Commercial New Construction Rebate: All Electric Multi-Unit Dwelling | Who is eligible: New construction of a multifamily building with 5 metered units or more at a single location. Goal: To promote energy efficiency, electrification, and reduce carbon emissions. | $1,000 per unit. Units are defined as residential units with RMLD metered accounts. Not to exceed 50% of total installed (labor and materials) costs, excluding tax, up to $50,000. |
| Commercial New Construction Rebate: All Electric Commercial Building | Who is eligible: New construction of a commercial building. Goal: To promote energy efficiency, electrification, and reduce carbon emissions | $1,000 per ton of heat pump heating and cooling system(s). Not to exceed 50% of total installed (labor and materials) costs excluding tax up to $50,000. |
| Commercial Electric Vehicle Charger Station Rebate | Who is eligible: RMLD non-residential customers who install electric vehicle (EV) chargers at their facility within RMLD’s service territory. Goal: To promote electrification and reduce carbon emissions. | Up to $1,500 per charging station |
| Commercial Solar Rebate (>20 kW) | Who is eligible: RMLD qualifying non-residential customers who install grid-connected solar systems at their facility that are 20 kilowatts (kW) or greater in size. RMLD will provide administrative support throughout the progression of the project. Goal: To reduce carbon emissions and fulfill compliance obligations. | $600 per kilowatt, up to $60,000 |
| Residential & Small Commercial Solar Rebate (<20 kW) | Who is eligible: RMLD qualifying customers who install a grid-connected solar system at their facility that is less than 20 kilowatts (kW) in size. RMLD will provide administrative support throughout the project. Goal: To reduce carbon emissions and fulfill compliance obligations. | $600 per kilowatt, up to $12,000 |
| Municipal LED Holiday Lighting Rebate Program | Who is eligible: RMLD municipal customers purchasing energy-efficient LED holiday lights and adapters. Goal: To promote energy efficiency. | Up to $500 |
Please review RMLD's Energy Efficiency, Conservation, and Electrification Program Requirements (PDF), which apply to all available rebate programs.
Commercial Customer Programs
In addition to the full suite of rebates, RMLD offers the following additional cost-saving programs to business customers:
Commercial Energy Assessment Program
RMLD offers a financial incentive to qualifying non-residential customers who conduct a professional energy assessment of their business. The assessment must be conducted by a third party.
Commercial Peak Demand Response
RMLD's Commercial Peak Demand Response (PDR) Program encourages businesses to reduce energy usage during peak demand periods in exchange for bill credits. By lowering energy consumption during peak events, customers can play an essential role in reducing strain on the energy system while earning financial rewards.
Please Note: RMLD reserves the right to modify or terminate RMLD Rebate Programs without prior notice based on the availability of funds and other relevant factors.
Rebate Programs Updated December 20, 2024.