Clay Electric Cooperative, Inc - Energy Smart Energy Efficiency Rebate Program

As a Clay Electric Cooperative member, you can earn bill credits for energy upgrades to your primary residence: up to $250 for a high-efficiency heat pump, $175 for an electric hybrid heat pump water heater, $600 for solar water heating (at $0.01 per output BTU), and varying amounts for insulation and window treatments. To qualify, you must have an active CEC account, submit detailed invoices and pictures within 180 days of purchase, and meet specific requirements like minimum insulation levels (R30 or higher) or equipment efficiency ratings; rebates process in 6-8 weeks and apply as bill credits that won't exceed your actual purchase price.

You can help CEC member customers access rebates for HVAC heat pumps ($250), electric hybrid heat pump water heaters ($175), heat recovery units ($200), solar water heaters (up to $600), ceiling insulation ($0.11/sq ft, max $600), spray foam insulation ($0.28/sq ft, max $600), window film ($0.44/sq ft, max $440), and shade screens ($0.44/sq ft, max $440). For solar water heater installations, you must be certified by the Florida Department of Professional Regulation; for all projects, provide complete invoices with brand, model, cost, and required certifications (AHRI for equipment, FSEC for solar systems), submit within 180 days of purchase with before/after photos, and note that CEC may conduct inspections. New construction does not qualify for insulation, window film, shade screens, or solar water heating rebates.

The Energy Smart Rebate Program provides Clay Electric residential members bill credits for efficiency upgrades to existing homes and facilities receiving CEC service, with separate requirements and caps per measure: HVAC heat pumps ($250, min 15.2 SEER2/16 SEER, 12,000-60,000 BTU), electric hybrid heat pump water heaters ($175), heat recovery units ($200), solar water heaters (up to $600, requiring FSEC certification and contractor licensure), ceiling insulation (max $600, upgrading from <R30 to ≥R30, min 500 sq ft conditioned area), spray foam insulation (max $600, same upgrade requirements, 500 sq ft minimum), window film/shade screens (max $440 each, SHGC ≤0.45, excluding north-facing/shaded windows). All applications require detailed invoices, photos, and submission within 180 days; processing takes 6-8 weeks; rebates may apply to existing energy efficiency loans.