Electric Water Heater(CMEC)

 
  • For new construction or replace an existing gas water heater.
  • Replacing an existing electric water heater, mobile homes or seasonal homes do not qualify.  
  • Must be 40 gallons or larger; tank-less heaters do not qualify.

$100

Heat Pump Water Heaters

  • The energy efficiency rating must meet ENERGY STAR® standards. 
  • For new construction, or the replacement of a gas water heater or an existing electric heater that is less than 0.90 efficient.  
  • Must be 40 gallons or larger; tank-less heaters do not qualify.

Limit two (2) per member address.

50% up to $750

 

Advanced Thermostat

  • Must be an ENERGY STAR® rated thermostat. 
  • For new construction, or the replacement of an existing         non-ENERGY STAR® thermostat. 
  • Can be used with any type of heating and cooling system. 

Limit two (2) per member address.

50% up to $50

Air Source & Mini-Split

Heat Pumps(ducted)

ENERGY STAR® Plus 2 rating of 17.2 SEER or greater

  • For new construction, or replacement of existing electric resistance heat/central air conditioning/air source heat pump.
  • Equipment must be installed by a certified dealer.
  • Supplemental/backup heat MUST be Fossil Fuel
  • Supplemental heat must be controlled by an automatic thermostat.  
  • The heat pump must have an ENERGY STAR Cold Climate rating of at least 8.1 HSPF2 and be installed by a certified dealer.
  • The heat pump or mini split must be connected to ductwork.

Limit two (2) per member address.

$300 per ton (replacement system with existing fossil fuel backup) $500 per ton (new or replacement system with new fossil fuel backup)

10 ton residential

50 ton commercial max

 

Mini-Split Heat Pumps(ductless)

ENERGY STAR® Plus 2 rating of 17.2 SEER or greater

  • For new construction, or replacement of existing electric resistance heat/central air conditioning/air source heat pump.
  • Equipment must be installed by a certified dealer.
  • Cannot be equipped with auxiliary/backup heat
  • Supplemental heat must be controlled by an automatic thermostat.  
  • The system must be ENERGY STAR certified with at least a 15.2 SEER2 efficiency rating and be installed by a certified dealer.
  • The mini split must be a ductless system and therefore cannot be connected to any ductwork.
  • Member must submit an AHRI certificate and invoice to verify number of condensing units, lack of auxiliary heat, and ductless status.

Limit two (2) per member address.

$150 per condensing unit(limit two condensing units per meter)

Ground Source Heat Pumps

ENERGY STAR® Plus 2 rating of 19.1 EER (see application).

  • For new construction, or replacement of existing electric resistance/natural gas/propane heating system or an existing central air conditioner or dual fuel heat pump.
  • Equipment must be installed by a certified dealer.
  • Electric backup heat MUST be separated from the ground source unit with a separate breaker. 
  • Must be installed with specific Delta-T calculations supported by a Manual J “Residential Load Calculation” (see installer for copy). • For the replacement of the indoor ground source heat pump unit only – $150 per ton.  Replacements must gain 3 EER rating points to qualify.

$750 per ton.  

Rebate is limited to max of 5 tons 

Basement/Crawlspace/

Slab Insulation

  • For members who are installing insulation in conjunction with the installation of a new ground source heat pump.

 

50% up to $500

*Rebates not to exceed 50% of total cost.  Must be a cooperative member (in good standing).  Appliance must be installed where electricity is supplied by the Cooperative with service purchases of 6000 kwh annually from the cooperative.  Rebate request should be submitted within 90 days of purchase.  Limit one (1) rebate per appliance per member address/location.  A copy of the original dated sales receipt must accompany completed, signed application.  For heat pumps, include a copy of the AHRI Certificate of Product Ratings.  Rebate recipients may be requested to participate in a future survey by phone or e-mail or random inspections of installations.  Rebated appliances may be subject to cooperative load control programs now or in the future. Used equipment does not qualify for a rebate.  Allow 8-12 weeks for rebate.  See rebate applications for full details.

 

For more information on individual rebate requirements, please contact the office at msr@cmecinc.com.

  • Member must live in our service territory

  • Structure must be permanent, on a foundation and on land owned by the member (heat pump rebates)

  • Appliance must be installed where electricity is supplied by the cooperative

  • Limit one rebate per appliance

  • Item being submitted for rebate must meet all program criteria

  • Copies of the original dated receipts must accompany rebate request

  • Completed application and sales receipts must be received within 90 days of purchase

  • Incomplete applications will not be processed

  • Rebates are subject to change and may end at any time without notice

  • All transactions are subject to follow up audits by Associated Electric Cooperative, Inc. and CMEC