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MINNESOTASMALLWINDTURBINEREBATE

InstructionsforResidentialRebateApplications

INTRODUCTION

TheMinnesotaSmallWindTurbineRebateforResidencesprovidesfinancialsupportfortheinstallationofsmallwind

turbinesystemscompletedafterJuly1,2009withratedcapacitiesnotmorethanthirtyfivekilowatts(35kW)at24.6

milesperhour(mph). Therebateamountis35%ofeligiblesystemandinstallationcostsupto$10,000. Tobeeligible:

asmallwindturbinesystemmustbeinstalledatanexistingprimaryresidenceinMinnesota; asystemmustbeinstalledbyabondedand/orlicensedcontractorasapplicableunderstateandlocalrequirements; asystemmusthaveaminimumaveragewindspeedof12.0mphathubheight; aninstallationmustcomplywithallapplicablefederal,stateandlocalrequirements;and aninstallationmustbecompletedwithinsixmonths(180days)ofapprovaloftherebateapplication.ThisprogramisfundedbytheAmericanRecoveryandReinvestmentActof2009(ARRA),Pub.L.1115andauthorizedby

LawsofMinnesota2009Chapter138. Federalandstateguidelinesrequirethatprojectsadheretoanumberofreporting

andprojectimplementationstandardsasoutlinedbelow.

ThebasicstepstoreceivearesidentialSmallWindTurbineRebateare:

1. Employenergyefficiencyandconservationmeasuresfirst:makeyourhomeasefficientaspossible.2. FindoutwhetheryourlocationcanbenefitfromasmallwindturbinebycheckingtheonlineMinnesotaWind

SpeedVerificationToolatwww.energy.mn.gov>Renewables>Wind>SmallWind>Resources. TheOfficeofEnergySecurity(OES)alsorecommendsawindsiteassessmentbyacertifiedwindsiteassessor. Asmallwind

siteassessorcanprovideanobjectiveevaluationofyourspecificlocation. Thesiteassessorneednotbethe

installerwhocompletestheinstallation.

TheMidwestRenewableEnergyAssociation(MREA)hostsaCertifiedRenewableEnergySiteAssessorLocatorandDirectoryathttp://www.mreacsa.org/ . TheMREAcertifiesthattheseindividualsorbusinesses

havemettrainingandtestingstandardsdevelopedbytheMREA.

3. Learnaboutsmallwindturbineoptions. TheOfficeofEnergySecuritywebsitehostsasmallwindturbinesectionwithinformationandweblinksthat

maybeuseful:atwww.energy.mn.gov>Renewables>Wind>SmallWind,or contactMinnesotaEnergyInformationstaffat:

18006573710(MNonly)

6512965175

6512977891FAX

6512962860TTY

[email protected]

4. Choosequalifiedequipment SeealistofqualifiedmodelsbelowintheTermsandConditions,EquipmentRequirementssection

5. Selectasmallwindturbineinstaller. SeethepublicationHiringaRenewableEnergyContractoratwww.energy.mn.gov>Renewables>Wind>

SmallWind. ItincludesalistofsmallwindinstallersservingMinnesota.6. Yourinstallershouldworkwithyourelectricutilityonaninterconnectionapplication,ifapplicable,andlocal

buildingofficialsonanyapplicablebuildingcodes. Yourinstallermustsecureallrequiredpermits.
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7. Withhelpfromyourinstaller,submitanapplicationAFTERassemblingallsupportingdocumentation.Makesureallareasoftheapplicationarecompleteandthatallsupportingdocumentationfromtheapplicationchecklist

hasbeenincluded. IncompleteapplicationswillNOTreceivearebatereservation. Applicantsarestrongly

encouragedtocheckforthelatestversionoftheapplicationbeforesubmitting.

Makeacopyoftherebateapplicationmaterialsforyourfilesandmailordelivertheoriginalsto:

SmallWindTurbineRebateProgram

MinnesotaOfficeofEnergySecurity

857th

PlaceEast,Suite500

SaintPaul,MN551012198

8. Uponreceivingacompletedapplication,OESwillsendyouaRebateConfirmationFormtoletyouknowthatyourapplicationhasbeenapproved.Yourinstallermaybenotifiedaswell. Ifapproved,youwillalsoreceivea

RebateClaimFormthatyouwillneedtocompleteandreturnafteryoursystemisinstalled.IMPORTANT:

SysteminstallationmustbecompletedbytheexpirationdateindicatedontheRebateConfirmationForm.

Extensionsmaybemadeonacasebycasebasisandmustberequestedatleast5businessdayspriortothe

expirationdate.

9. Afterinstallationiscomplete,submittheoriginalRebateClaimFormandsupportingmaterialstotheSmallWindTurbineRebateProgram.Iftherebateclaimpackageiscomplete,therebatewillbeissuedwithin30days.

10. Additionalfundingmaybeavailablethroughfederaltaxincentivesoryourlocalutility.Foracurrentlistoffederal,state,andutilityenergyincentives,visittheDatabaseofStateIncentivesforRenewableEnergywebsite

atwww.dsireusa.org.
http://www.dsireusa.org/http://www.dsireusa.org/


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TERMSANDCONDITIONS

RebatesmaybeawardedforeligiblesmallwindturbineinstallationscompletedonorafterJuly1st,2009. Rebateswillbeawardedonafirstcome,firstservedbasisuntilallavailablefundshavebeenreserved. Mailedapplicationswillbe

timestampedashavingbeensubmittedat4:00p.m.onthepostmarkdate.

ForsystemsbeginningconstructionafterApril30,2010: Participantsmustsubmitanapplicationtoreserverebatefunding. Participantsmustsupplyallnecessarypermitswithrebatereservationapplication. Rebatereservation

applicationssubmittedwithoutallnecessarypermitsmustprovidepermitapplicationdocumentationandan

explanationoftimelinetoobtainthepermit. Rebatereservationapplicationswithoutallnecessarypermits

maybeapprovedonaconditionalbasisprovidedthatevidenceofthemissingpermit(s)isprovidedtothe

rebateadministratorwithin30daysoftheapplicationdate.

Ifaprojectisapproved,theapplicanthas180daystoinstallthesystem,assemblethenecessarysupportingdocumentation,andsubmitfinaldocumentationtotheOESclaimingtheirrebate.Extensionsmaybegranted,

butmustbeappliedfornolaterthan5daysbeforeapplicationapprovalisscheduledtoexpire.

ARebateConfirmationFormandRebateClaimFormwillbemailedtotheapplicantuponapplicationapproval. ClaimtherebatebycompletingtheinstallationandsubmittingtheRebateClaimFormwith

supportingdocumentationwithinsixmonthsofreceivingtheRebateConfirmationForm. Noinstallation

workshouldbedonebeforereceivingtheRebateConfirmationForm. Failuretoadheretothisrequirement

mayvoidtherebate.

ResidentialSmallwindturbinesysteminstallationscompletedfromJuly1,2009throughApril30,2010mustmeetprogramrequirementsandtheapplicantmustsubmitalloftheinformationintheaboveRebateApplication

Checklisttoclaimtherebate.

Therebateamountis35%ofeligiblesystemandinstallationcostsupto$10,000. Therebateamountcannotexceedthetotalcostofaninstallationminusfederal,utilityorotherincentives.

Aninstallationmustbeathomeownersexisting,primaryresidence. Rebatescannotbeusedforaninstallationinnewconstruction. Note:Ahomethathasbeenissuedapermanentoccupancycertificatebeforethesmallwindturbineinstallationisstartedwouldbeconsideredexistingconstruction.

SITEREQUIREMENTS1. SitemustbewithinMinnesotaborders.2. Sitemusthaveminimumaverageannualwindspeedof12.0mphathubheight.Thefollowingevidenceofminimum

windresourcewillbeacceptedwithrebateapplications:

o aprintoutfromtheMinnesotaWindSpeedVerificationToolonlineatwww.energy.mn.gov>Renewables>Wind>SmallWind>Resources,or

o areportfromaWindSiteAssessorcertifiedbytheMidwestRenewableEnergyAssociation(MREA)indicatingaverageannualwindestimate.

EQUIPMENTREQUIREMENTS1. Allmajorsystemcomponentsmustbeneworremanufactured.2. A5yearwarrantyisrequiredonmajorsystemcomponentsandinstallation,withtheexceptionofbatteries,for

whicha2yearwarrantyisrequired.

3. Thetowerdesignmustbeapprovedbyaprofessionalengineerforusewiththeproposedturbine.
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4. Theminimumtowerheightallowedforrebateis80ft,measuredathubheight,unlessitcanbedemonstratedthataminimumwindresourceof12mphisavailableatalowerhubheight.

5. Rooftoporbuildingintegratedwindturbinesarenoteligibleforrebate.6. Forgridconnectedsystems,invertersmustbeULlistedorlistedbyanothernationallyrecognizedtestinglaboratory.7. EligibleEquipment:

MANUFACTURER MODEL

Aerostar Aerostar6Meter

BergeyWindpowerCo. BWCXL.1

BergeyWindpowerCo. BWCEXCELS

EnduranceWindPower S250

EnduranceWindPower G3120

Enertech 44a

GaiaWindLtd 11kW

ProvenEnergy,Ltd. Proven7



SouthwestWindpowerCo. Skystream3.7

SouthwestWindpowerCo. Whisper100



VenteraEnergyInc. VT10

WindTurbineIndustriesCorp. 2310Jacobs

WindTurbineIndustriesCorp. 3120Jacobs

XZERESWindCorporation XZERES110

XZERESWindCorporation XZERES442

INSTALLATIONREQUIREMENTS1. Allsystemsmustbeinstalledinaccordancewithmanufacturer'srecommendationsandallapplicablelocal,state,and

federalcodesandpermits.

2.

Participants

must

demonstrate

that

the

system

meets

all

eligibility

requirements.

a. Applicantsandinstallersareresponsibleforensuringanaccuraterepresentationofthesite.b. OESreservestherighttorejectanyapplicationiftheinstallationsitedoesnotmeettechnical,environmental,or

historicpreservationrequirements.

c. OESoritssubcontractorreservestherighttoconductsiteinspectionstoverifycompliancewithprogramrequirements.

INSTALLER/CONTRACTORREQUIREMENTS1. Contractorsandsubcontractorsmustbelicensedand/orbondedasapplicableunderstateorlocalrequirements.

Allelectricalworkmustbeperformedbyalicensedelectricianworkingforalicensedelectricalcontractor.2. Theinstallermustprovideinformationtotheparticipantaboutoperationandperformanceconsiderationsand

maintenanceofthesystem.

3. BysigningtheMinnesotaSmallWindTurbineRebateApplication,asmallwindturbineinstaller/contractoragreesto: Providethestatewithaccurateinformationregardingthefullscopeoftheproject,includingbutnotlimitedto:

itemizedpricingofequipment.

Abideby,andrequiresubcontractorstoabideby,allstateandfederalguidelinesandrequirements,includingreporting,associatedwiththeMinnesotaSmallWindTurbineRebateProgram.

APPLICATIONCHANGES Majorchanges(suchaschangeofinstaller,towerheight,location,orsystemsize)requirepriorwrittenapproval. Requestsforextensionoftherebateexpirationdatemustbemadeinwritingatleast5businessdayspriorto

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ARRARequirementsNationalEnvironmentalPolicyAct(NEPA)

OESisrequiredtonotifyDOEifitdeterminesthatanactivitycategoricallyexcludedfromNEPAreviewappearstopresent

anextraordinarycircumstanceasdefinedunder10CFR1021.410(b). ApplicantswillneedtocertifytoOESthattheir

proposedsmallwindturbineinstallationactivitieswillNOT:

1. Threatenaviolationofapplicablestatutory,regulatory,orpermitrequirementsforenvironment,safety,andhealth,includingrequirementsofDOEand/orExecutiveOrders;

2. Requiresitingandconstructionormajorexpansionofwastestorage,disposal,recovery,ortreatmentfacilities;3. Disturbhazardoussubstances,pollutants,contaminants,orCERCLAexcludedpetroleumandnaturalgasproducts

thatpreexistintheenvironmentsuchthattherewouldbeuncontrolledorunpermittedreleases;or

4. Adverselyaffectenvironmentallysensitiveresources. Environmentallysensitiveresourcesinclude,butarenotlimitedto:

(i) Property(e.g.,sites,buildings,structures,objects)ofhistoric,archeological,orarchitecturalsignificance

designatedbyfederal,state,orlocalgovernmentsorpropertyeligibleforlistingontheNationalRegisterof

HistoricPlaces;

(ii) Federallylistedthreatenedorendangeredspeciesortheirhabitat(includingcriticalhabitat),federally proposed

orcandidatespeciesortheirhabitat,orstatelistedendangeredorthreatenedspeciesortheirhabitat;

(iii) WetlandsregulatedundertheCleanWaterAct(33U.S.C.1344)andfloodplains;

(iv) Areashavingaspecialdesignationsuchasfederally andstatedesignatedwildernessareas,nationalparks,

nationalnaturallandmarks,wildandscenicrivers,stateandfederalwildliferefuges,andmarinesanctuaries;

(v) Primeagriculturallands;and

(vi) Specialsourcesofwater(suchassolesourceaquifers,wellheadprotectionareas,andotherwatersourcesthat

arevitalinaregion).

CompliancewithNationalHistoricPreservationAct

Priortotheexpenditureoffederalfunds,allbuildingrelatedprojectsmustundergoreviewunderSection106ofthe

NationalHistoricPreservationActof1966(36CFR800).Section106appliestoprojectsthatincludehistoricproperties

listedinoreligibleforlistingintheNationalRegisterofHistoricPlacesthathavepotentialtobeaffectedbyfederally

fundedactivities. AllbuildingsandpropertiesmeetingthefollowingcriteriawillbesubjecttoSection106review:

Anyprojectinvolvinggrounddisturbingactivity(excavation,utilityinstallation,etc.);or Buildingsatleast45yearsold;and IndividuallylistedintheNationalRegisterofHistoricPlaces(NRHP);or WithinadesignatedNationalRegisterHistoricDistrict; EligibleforlistingintheNRHP(eitherindividuallyoraspartofadistrict);or Subjecttoanapprovedpreservationeasement.

ItistheresponsibilityoftheapplicanttoprovidetheinformationneededtocomplywithSection106requirements.

MinnesotaDataPrivacyAct/TennessenWarning

TheMinnesotaDataPrivacyActrequiresthatcertaininformationyouprovideonthisformremainasprivatedata. The

informationaboutyouthatiscollectedontheSmallWindTurbineRebateProgramapplicationwillbeclassifiedaseither

publicorprivatedata. Publicdatawillbeaccessibletothepublic. Privatedataaboutyouwillbeaccessibleonlytoyou

andStatepersonnelandtheirauthorizedsubcontractorswhoadministertheprogramandreportingrequirements. The

datayougiveusaboutyourselfisneededto:

Identifyyou; Contactyouincaseofprogramorenergyuseevaluation; Complywithcertainfederalandstatereportingrequirements; Evaluateprogrameffectiveness;and


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AdministertheSmallWindTurbineRebateProgram.Ifyouchoosetosupplyalloftherequesteddata,yourcompletedrebateapplicationwillbeprocessedonafirstcome,

firstservedbasis. Ifyourefusetosupplydatarequestedontherebateapplicationform,yourapplicationwillnotbe

processed.

Pleasenotethatrebatesandrebateapplicationsmaybeconsideredpublicdocumentsandmaybesubjecttodisclosure

tothepublicuponrequest.

The

total

funding

for

state

Small

Wind

Turbine

Rebate

Programs

is

up

to

$500,000.

See

www.energy.mn.gov

for

state

SmallWindTurbineRebatePrograminformation.

OESreservestherighttoadjustthesetermsandconditionsasnecessary.

TheOfficeofEnergySecuritywebsitehostsasmallwindturbinesectionwithinformationandweblinksthatmaybe

useful: www.energy.mn.gov. QuestionsregardingthisapplicationshouldbedirectedtotheEnergyInformationCenterat

[email protected].
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ResidentialApplication

APPLICANTINFORMATION

IMPORTANT! Readrebateapplicationinstructionscarefullybeforefillingoutthisapplication. All

areasoftheapplicationmustbecompletedandallsupportingdocumentationfromtheapplication

checklistmustbeprovidedtoreceivearebatereservation.

ContactName/Owner SiteAddressifdifferentthanmailingaddress(noP.O.Boxes):

MailingAddress

City,State,Zip Isthisaprimaryresidenceforatleast1occupant: Yes No

County TownshipName TownshipNo.

RangeNo. SectionNo. Quarter

DaytimePhone

Email Annualelectricityconsumption(kWh)

ElectricUtility Utilityaccount#

INSTALLER/CONTRACTORINFORMATION

BusinessName ElectricianLicense#

LeadInstallerName GeneralContractorLicense#(ifapplicable)

MailingAddress

City,State,Zip Email

Phone Fax

WINDRESOURCE

AverageAnnualWindSpeedatHubHeight(mph)

Verifiedby: MinnesotaWindSpeedVerificationTool,and/or MREACertifiedSiteAssessorSitecoordinates: SiteAssessorName(ifapplicable)

Latitude Siteassessmentdate

Longitude Phone

Email

INSTALLATION

InstallationCost_____________________ Estimatedannualproduction(kWh)

Installationcompleted? Yes No CompletionDate/EstimatedCompletionDate

TurbineManufacturer Model#

Interconnection Gridtied Offgrid Batterysystem No Yes,#andrating:

Capacity(kW)____________ Towerheight(ft)____________ Foundationdepth(ft)

Towertype standalonelattice guyedlattice monopole tiltup other

TowerdesignapprovedbyProfessionalEngineerforusewiththisturbine No Yes

ProfessionalEngineerName approvaldate StateofP.E.Licensure

Foundationtype spreadfooting caisson other

Inverter

Manufacturer Model#

RatedCapacity(kW)

OfficeUse:

DateofReceipt:_________ App.#_______ DateofLetter_______ RebateAmount$_________

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SITESPECIFICINFORMATION:

Wouldanymigratoryanimalcorridorsbeimpactedordisruptedbytheproposedproject? No Yes

Identifyanystate orfederallistedendangeredorthreatenedplantoranimalspeciesaffectedbytheproposedproject.

Wouldtheproposedprojectinterferewithvisualresources(e.g.,eliminatescenicviews)oralterthepresentlandscape? No Yes

Wouldtheproposedprojectbelocatedwithin 2 miles of a parkland or wildlifearea? No Yes

Wouldtheproposedprojectaffectanyuniqueorunusuallandforms(e.g.,cliffs,waterfalls,etc.)? No Yes

Yearthatsubjectproperty(thehome)wasbuilt__________________________________

Ispropertylocatedwithinoradjacenttoahistoricalpreservationdistrict? No Yes

IsthepropertyindividuallylistedintheNationalRegisterofHistoricPlaces? No Yes

Describeanyotherhistorical,archeological,orculturalsitesatorinthevicinityoftheproposedproject.

Wouldthesystembeinstalledinapreviouslyundisturbedarea? No Yes

Characterizepresentlandusewheretheproposedprojectwouldbelocated:

Urban Suburban Rural Agricultural Forest Other

SoilType: Vegetation

Rocktype: Anticipateddepthtobedrock:

Wouldtheproposedprojectbelocatedinorimpactafloodplainorwetland? No Yes

Wouldtheproposedprojectbelikelytocauserunoff/sedimentation/erosion? No Yes

Whatstepswillbetakentocontrolerosionduringconstruction.

What,ifany,remediation(e.g.,revegetation)wouldbeundertakenfollowinginstallation?

DECLARATION&SIGNATURE

Theundersignedwarrants,certifiesandrepresentsthat:(1)theinformationprovidedinthisformistrueandcorrecttothebestofmyknowledge;and(2)theinstallationwillmeetallMinnesotaSmallWindturbineRebateProgramrequirements.

Signature Signature

Applicant(originalsignatureneeded) Installer(originalsignatureneeded)PrintName PrintName

Date Date

ADDITIONALINFORMATION

Thissectionisoptional

Areyouinterestedinparticipatinginastudyofsmallwindturbineperformance? Yes No

Pleasedescribeotherenergysavingmeasuresbeingtaken:_____


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REBATEAPPLICATIONCHECKLIST

REBATERESERVATIONAPPLICATIONDOCUMENTATION

CompletedRebateApplicationFormwithoriginalsignatures

EndUserAgreementwithoriginalsignatures

CopyofaProjectEstimateorPurchaseOrder

Itemizedlistofmajorsystemcomponentsandcosts(Equipment,Labor,Design,PermitsandFees,andWarrantyCosts)

Equipmentmodelnumbers SystemSize(kW) EstimatetotalCostPrintoutfromMinnesotaWindSpeedVerificationToolshowingaveragesitewindspeedofatleast12.0mphReportfromcertifiedWindSiteAssessorincludingestimateofaverageannualwindspeed(ifapplicable)

Copyofrecentelectricbillfortheinstallationaddress

Copy

of

Approved

Building

and/or Zoning Permit

CopyofApplication for Electrical Inspection

SystemSchematic(mustbesitespecific.)includeinverter,mainelectricalbox,andbatterybackup(if

applicable)

SitePlan*: Showlocationofinstallationonpropertywithrespecttolandmarksorbuiltstructures. Include

distancesinfeet,guywireanchorlocations(ifapplicable),andlengthwidthanddepthofexcavationfortower

foundation. Show heights of trees and buildings within 100ft.Showrelationship tomajorroadways. Includenortharrow.

AerialorSatellitephoto*: Indicatetowerlocation

Topographicmap*: Indicatetowerlocation.Mapmustshowsectionnumbersandbescaledtoshowadjacent

sections.

SitePhotos*:

Photoofsite,labeled,wheretowerfoundationwillbeinstalledwithamarkertoshowproposedlocation Apanoramicphotoorseriesof8photosattheprojectsitefrom0to360,labeled,showingtreeline,

builtstructures,andanyotherpossibleobstructions

Exteriorphotosofthehouseatleasttwoviewstakenfromopposingcorners,showingallsidesFINALDOCUMENTATION

CompletedRebateConfirmation andClaimFormwithoriginalsignatures

CopyofFinalSalesInvoice(s)

Itemizedlistofmajorsystemcomponentsandcosts(Equipment,Labor,Design,PermitsandFees,andWarrantyCosts)

Equipmentmodelnumbers SystemSize(kW) Actualpricepaid ShowPaidinFullCopyofFinalBuilding and/or Zoning PermitInspection and ApprovalDocuments

Photo ofElectricalInspectionApprovalSticker

CopyofWarrantyAgreement(5yearminimum,partsandlabor)

*Questions? Fordetailedinstructionsontakingphotographs,findingaerialphotos,anddrawingsiteplans,visit

ourwebsite:www.energy.mn.gov andnavigatetotheFundingpage,andclickinthesidebarunderAdditional

ARRARequirements.

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ENDUSERAGREEMENT

MinnesotaSmallWindTurbineRebateProgram

I.

I

agree

to

provide

the

OES,

or

its

contractors,

access

to

the

proposed

installation

site

for

the

purpose

of

conductingasiteaudit. TheresultsoftheauditmaybeusedtoverifythedatasubmittedintheSmallWind

TurbineRebateApplicationandtodetermineeligibility.

II. Ifnecessary,IagreetoprovideOES,oritscontractors,withaccesstothesmallwindturbinesystemasnecessaryforthecompletionofongoingresearchrelatedtotheMinnesotaSmallWindTurbineRebate

Program. Accesswillbescheduledwiththeapplicantatleastsevenworkingdaysinadvance.

III. IagreetoprovidetheMinnesotaDepartmentofCommerce,OfficeofEnergySecurity(OES),withenergyuseandproductiondataforaperiodoffouryearsthroughequipmentmeteringorthroughelectricutility

bills. IauthorizemyelectricutilitytoreleaseenergyproductionandconsumptiondatatotheOES.

ApplicantName

Signature

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