Rebates and programs apply only to appliances purchased/installed in 2024.
APPLIANCE REBATES
ENERGY STAR® rated freezer and refrigerator (with recycling of old unit): $75
Refrigerator or freezer recycling only: $50
(receipt for recycling is required)
ENERGY STAR® rated dehumidifier: $25
ENERGY STAR® rated electric clothes dryer: $25
Wi-Fi smart thermostat: $25
Vehicle engine block heater timer: outdoor rated $10
HEATING & COOLING REBATES
Air source heat pumps: up to $1,000
Non-QI (Quality installation) contractors (ducted, ductless mini-split, or hybrid)
$ System requirements and printable rebate form
*For QI contractors, please download rebate form from Great River Energy's website.
ENERGY STAR rated® ground source heat pump: $400/ton
Printable information sheet
$ Printable rebate form
Pool air source heat pump: $400 (must be tested to AHRI 1160)
$ Printable rebate form
ENERGY STAR® rated variable speed pool pump: $200
$ Printable rebate form
Air source heat pump rebate
QI (Quality installation)
The air source heat pump rebate program focuses on key areas of the installation process to help ensure our members get the maximum benefit from their new air source heat pump.
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Proper sizing
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Airflow
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Refrigerant charge
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Duct sealing (exposed ducts only)
Rebates available for qualifying systems
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System must meet SEER2 and HSPF2 minimum ratings. Contact us for details.
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Air source heat pump must be installed within the East Central Energy service area.
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Rebates awarded on a first-come basis and will be issued in the form of a check.
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Rebates must be received by December 31, 2024. Limit one rebate per member account.
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A certified HVAC contractor must perform installation. Search for registered contractors.
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Only registered contractors have rebate applications.
ENERGY STAR rated® heat pump water heater rebate
Heat pump water heaters transfer heat instead of creating it. Even better, they do not combust fossil fuels. As a result, they are up to three times more efficient than most current hot water systems...which translates to hundreds of dollars per year in savings for an average household.
HPWH rebate info and requirements:
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$500 rebate for a new, ENERGY STAR-rated, heat pump water heater.
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Rebate is for 50- to 80-gallon sized appliances.
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Does not require load management program enrollment.
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HPWH must be installed within the East Central Energy service area.
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Rebate is awarded on first-come basis and will be issued in the form of a bill credit.
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Rebate must be received by December 31, 2024. Limit one rebate per member account.
East Central Energy does not sell or install heat pump water heaters. Please reach out to your trusted local contractor. Upon purchasing a HPWH and completing installation, the rebate can be submitted to ECE using the below form.
Electric vehicle chargers
Already own an electric vehicle? We're making it easier and more affordable than ever to purchase an EV charger. ECE offers a $500 rebate to install a metered level 2 charger on either the time-of-use rate or off-peak storage rate. Rebates are for primary residence only. Contact us for details.
Cooling system tune-up
The best way to ensure efficient operation of your cooling system is by having it tuned-up every two years. A tune-up by a service expert can improve your unit's efficiency by as much as 20%, extend its life and help protect our environment.
LED yard lighting: $30
(fixtures only, 50-100W)
$ Printable rebate form
FREE CFL recycling - 50 cents off other lamps
ECE residential members can recycle CFLs free or save 50 cents per lamp with other fluorescent bulbs at participating hardware stores. Limit 10 coupons per member per year.
For this important environmental conservation program East Central Energy, Great River Energy, our power supplier, and area hardware stores partner with Mercury Technologies of Minnesota, the state's leading recycler of used fluorescent and high-intensity discharge lamps. The company is fully licensed by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
CFL FAQ from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (includes cleanup instructions)
It is illegal to place CFLs in the trash. Go to www.earth911.org to find a recycling center in your area.