East Central Electric Cooperative - Residential Rebate Program

East Central Electric Cooperative offers rebates paid as bill credits for upgrading to high-efficiency equipment including ground source heat pumps (up to $750 per ton for complete systems), heat pump water heaters ($750), ductless mini-split heat pumps ($150 per ton), smart thermostats (up to $50), and weatherization improvements (up to $750 at 50% of cost). To apply, submit a rebate form, company invoice with proof of purchase, and a rebate survey form to the cooperative's mailing address or contact them at 918-756-0833.

You can help residential customers access rebates by ensuring equipment meets ENERGY STAR requirements—such as 8.1 HSPF2 or higher for dual fuel air source systems, 15.2 SEER2 for ductless mini-splits, and proper efficiency ratings for water heaters—and by providing itemized invoices with purchase dates that customers submit with rebate forms. Certified dealers must install ductless mini-split systems, and for some rebates like weatherization, customers must first complete a home energy audit through the cooperative.

The program provides bill-credit rebates across eight efficiency measures; ground source heat pumps offer the highest incentive ($750 per ton for complete systems) while smart thermostats and mini-splits offer lower per-unit amounts ($50 and $150 per ton respectively). Applicants must submit completed rebate forms, invoices, and survey data by mail; residential rebates on dual fuel systems are capped at 10 tons per facility, and weatherization rebates require prior home energy audits. The cooperative targets member cost-sharing through documentation requirements and ENERGY STAR minimum performance standards to ensure quality installations.