Columbia Water & Light - Residential HVAC Rebates

If your air conditioning or heat pump system is over 10 years old or causing rising utility bills, you can receive a rebate of $800–$1,200 depending on the efficiency rating (SEER2) of your new unit, with geothermal units under 5 tons receiving $1,200. To qualify, you must be a Columbia Water & Light electric customer replacing an existing system (not new construction); submit your rebate application with a paid receipt, model numbers, and a copy of the final mechanical permit within six months of installation on a first-come, first-served basis. Heat pump customers also qualify for reduced electric rates from October through May, and additional electrification rebates are available when replacing both an air conditioner and gas furnace with a qualifying heat pump.

You can help customers access rebates of $800–$1,200 for efficient air conditioning and heat pump installations by ensuring the equipment meets SEER2 ratings (15.2–18.1 = $800; 18.2+ = $1,200) and by obtaining the final mechanical permit required for the rebate claim. Verify equipment ratings in the AHRI Directory before purchase, provide customers with proper system sizing, and submit the complete application package (including paid receipt and permit) to Columbia Water & Light within six months of installation; note that units oversized for the building may be denied rebates.

This first-come, first-served rebate program incentivizes HVAC equipment replacement for Columbia Water & Light electric customers at tiered rebate levels based on efficiency ratings, with funding allocated annually by fiscal year. Key mechanics include requiring AHRI-verified SEER2 ratings, final mechanical permits, and submission within six months; the utility reserves the right to inspect equipment and conduct safety testing before issuing payments. The program targets existing residential customers with systems over 10 years old or frequent service issues (excluding new construction), and also offers reduced winter heat pump rates and an additional electrification rebate to encourage fuel switching.