Customers can apply for rebates on variable speed ECMs using the Business Incentive Application. Multifamily customers can also apply for rebates on variable speed ECMs using the Multifamily Incentive Application Applications must be submitted within 60 days of completed project installation, no later than January 31, 2025.

Requirements for Variable Speed ECM Incentive

• Variable Speed Electronically Commutated Motor (ECM) pumps are for the replacement of Constant Speed Permanent Split Capacitor (PSC) motor pumps.
• Pump may replace Domestic Hot Water Recirculation pumps, Heating Hot Water Circulation pumps, Cooling Water Circulation pumps, and/or Water Loop Heat Pump circulation loops.
• Existing pumps being replaced may be continuous run, timer controlled, or controlled by aquastat temperature sensor.
• New pump speed must be automatically controlled by differential pressure, flow, temperature, or other variable signal.
• For new construction projects, variable speed pumps required in accordance to Wisconsin building code are not eligible.

• This includes variable speed drives for HVAC pump systems required by code for hydronic HVAC systems greater than or equal to 500,000 BTU/hr.
• DO NOT qualify for incentives.
• This does not include variable speed pumps for DHW recirculation.

• Variable speed pump with ECM motor incentives are limited to 50% of project cost.
• Internal labor costs cannot be included in project costs (see definition of Internal Labor in the Terms and Conditions.
• Variable speed ECM pumps used for industrial process incentives may qualify for a custom incentive.