Rebates

REBATES SCHEDULE (Effective 1/1/2012)

Ground Source Heat Pump
All heat pump rebates must use a Delta T of 80 with a Manual J calculation to support the Delta T to qualify.

  • $250 per ton for ground source heat pump with a minimum high temperature COP of 4.0 and an EER of 20; unit must be qualified with an Energy Star rating.
  • $500 additional per ton, for a new home and replacement of non-gshp unit if home qualifies. To qualify, a minimum of R-45 insulation must be installed in the ceiling and R-13 in the walls. Electric backup heat must be installed on a separate breaker.
  • Member will need to fill out an application, send appropriate documentation and a copy of the completed invoice.
  • Replacement of existing ground source heat pump units is eligible for $150 per ton rebate, must be above listed criteria and is at the discretion of the cooperative.

Rebate limits: residential, 10 tons; commercial and industrial, 50 tons; community (a tax supported public building, church, or school), 50 tons

Duel fuel heat Pump
$150 per ton, must have a fossil fuel backup, copy of completed invoice with prices and a completed load calculation. The unit must be Energy Star rated with an SEER minimum of 16.5. The cut point for backup heat is 30 degrees. A copy of the load calculation to support the unit will need to be included. Unit must be qualified with an Energy Star rating.

Natural gas, propane and fuel oil with an automatic backup feature are acceptable for use with dual fuel heat pumps. Wood burning systems are not eligible as back-up for heating.

Rebate limits: residential, 10 tons; commercial and industrial, 50 tons; community (a tax supported public building, church, or school), 50 tons

Electric Water Heaters (40 gal or larger)

  • Must have an energy efficiency rating of 90%.
  • New home $200
  • Gas to electric conversion $200
  • Replace electric (tank must be leaking) $100

Member will need to fill out an application, attach a copy of the invoice and the following information will need to be provided: make, model, serial number, place of purchase, cost of heater, installer, and address of heater. One rebate allowed every six years.

Energy Star Rated Appliances

  • Energy Star room air conditioners $50
  • Energy Star clothes washer $100 (rebate expires June 1, 2012)
  • Energy Star dishwasher $50 (rebate expires June 1, 2012)

Rebates on clothes washer and dishwasher are only valid if member has an electric water heater. (Must have a copy of invoice, make, model number and serial number to be eligible for rebate).

Home Energy Audits
 Professional auditor performs a blower door test on a member’s home. The auditor will depressurize the home. During the test, the auditor will find energy and weatherization measures to assist homeowner. Auditor must be approved by TCEC and member’s cost share is $75 due to auditor before test begins.

Rebates valid after July 1, 2008 and are subject to change without notice. Rebates valid for up to 90 days after date of purchase and/or installation. All invoices must have purchase date. All rebates are subject to inspection by cooperative personnel. All equipment must be installed in a full-time permanent residence or full-time business. Building must have a permanent foundation (concrete or block foundation and axles and wheels must be removed). All rebates are only valid for the home owner.