Sawnee EMC - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program

Sawnee EMC offers rebates for energy efficiency upgrades like attic insulation (up to $200), heat pump water heaters ($200), HVAC tune-ups (up to $20), variable speed pool pumps (up to $100), smart thermostats ($25), heat pumps and air conditioners ($100 per ton), and Level 2 EV chargers (up to $200). To qualify, you must request a free on-site evaluation from a Sawnee EMC Energy Service Representative, complete the recommended improvements, and submit your invoice or receipt to the Energy Services Department by December 31st—rebates are then issued as a bill credit.

Sawnee EMC's rebate program covers multiple residential efficiency measures including insulation, HVAC equipment, water heaters, pool pumps, and EV chargers, with rebates paid directly to customers as bill credits after Sawnee EMC inspection and verification. Contractors should guide customers to request a free ESR evaluation first, ensure work meets specifications (e.g., R-49+ insulation, 16.2 SEER2+ for heat pumps/AC, load management switch installation for HVAC rebates), and help customers submit invoices within the calendar year for timely processing.

The program provides rebates for qualifying residential efficiency measures funded through annual allocation (available while funds remain, with December 31st annual deadline). Sawnee EMC Energy Service Representatives conduct required site evaluations and inspections to verify eligibility; rebates are issued as bill credits ranging from $20 to $750 depending on measure and cost-share (typically 25–50% of project cost). The program targets Sawnee EMC members in Georgia making improvements in 2026, with special requirements for load management enrollment on certain HVAC rebates and time-of-use rate participation for EV charger rebates.