The Energy Cooperative - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program

The Energy Cooperative offers rebates for upgrading to energy-efficient equipment including heat pumps ($400–$600), geothermal systems ($800), Energy Star appliances like refrigerators and freezers ($100 each), central air conditioning ($150), EV chargers ($250–$500), and duct sealing or programmable thermostats. To qualify, you must contact the cooperative before installation, provide documentation of your new equipment's specifications and Energy Star certification, and allow the cooperative to inspect the installed system; upon approval, you'll receive a rebate check. Eligible homes must be served by The Energy Cooperative, and for appliance rebates, you typically must recycle or remove the old unit.

The Energy Cooperative reimburses customers for installing qualifying efficient equipment—heat pumps, geothermal systems, Energy Star appliances, EV chargers, and controls—with per-unit rebates ranging from $100 to $800 depending on equipment type and efficiency tier. You should advise customers to pre-register with the cooperative and gather required documentation (purchase receipts, Energy Star certifications, equipment specifications) before or during installation, as the cooperative will conduct a visual inspection before issuing the rebate. Program requirements vary by technology: heat pumps and geothermal units must meet specified SEER/HSPF or EER/COP minimums, appliances must be new and Energy Star-rated at purchase, and EV chargers are limited to Level 2 units with a maximum of two ports per residential home.

This rebate program incentivizes The Energy Cooperative's residential members to install efficient heating, cooling, appliance, and EV-charging equipment through post-installation rebates ranging from $100 to $800 per unit or system. The program requires member application before installation, submission of supporting documentation (purchase receipts, Energy Star listings, equipment photos or invoices), and field inspection by cooperative staff to verify proper installation and equipment specifications; rebates are issued after inspection approval. Eligible technologies include central and ductless heat pumps (with Energy Star and minimum SEER/HSPF standards), closed-loop and open-loop geothermal systems (with Energy Star and specified EER/COP performance), new Energy Star refrigerators and freezers (10–30 cubic feet, with old-unit recycling), central air conditioning (16 SEER minimum), Level 2 EV chargers (capped at 2 ports per residence), and radio-controlled load-control switches for existing air conditioning units.