Southeastern Electric - Energy Efficiency Rebate Program

Southeastern Electric offers rebates on Marathon water heaters for residential properties (50–105 gallons, with member costs ranging from $650–$1,265 plus tax after rebates), commercial heat pump installations ($50 per ton), and commercial lighting upgrades (up to $1,000 per location). To claim a rebate, you must provide an invoice showing the equipment is installed and operating, register your water heater's serial number with the manufacturer for warranty coverage, and contact the cooperative's Member Service Department at 1-800-333-2859 for specific limits and application details.

Southeastern Electric accepts rebate applications for heat pump, lighting, and water heater projects in commercial and residential sectors across its southeastern South Dakota service territory. All equipment must be installed and in operating condition before rebate issuance; for lighting work, old fixtures must be recycled or destroyed, new fixtures require invoices, and Southeastern must inspect the completed job. Contractors should contact Member Services (1-800-333-2859) for program guidelines, rebate limits, and required forms, and note that water heater rebates are now limited to residential and residential rental properties only.

This member-owned electric cooperative rebate program incentivizes efficiency upgrades across residential and commercial sectors using tiered rebate structures: heat pumps at $50/ton, commercial lighting at $0.20 per watt saved (max $1,000/location), and Marathon water heaters at subsidized rates (rebate amounts not specified in source). The program requires post-installation verification via invoices and in some cases on-site inspection; water heater participants must enroll in the cooperative's load management program and register serials with the manufacturer. Funding source and annual budget are not detailed in available materials; contact Member Services for administrative guidance.