Aiken Electric Cooperative Inc - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program
Administered by: Aiken Electric Cooperative Inc
Quick Summary
Get a free high-efficiency electric water heater and/or smart thermostat from Aiken Electric Cooperative and save on your energy bills. You can choose between several options: a free 50- or 85-gallon water heater with a timer and free installation plus $2.50/month credit for 10 years, a free water heater without a timer for a $200 installation fee (payable upfront or over 36 months at 9.9% interest), or a timer-only installation on your existing water heater with a $200 cash payment and $2.50/month credit for 10 years. You must be an active member or owner of a primary residence served by Aiken Electric Co-op, own the property, have proper electrical wiring (10-2 copper wire with 30-amp two-pole breaker), and commit to keeping the equipment active for at least 10 years. To apply, visit the Aiken Electric Cooperative website or contact them directly for more information.
AI-generated summary • Updated 7/12/2026
Program Details
- Program ID
- 5251
- Last Updated
- 9/24/2025
Eligibility
Program Summary
Aiken Electric Cooperative offers residential members rebates for installing high-efficiency electric water heaters and/or timers in their homes. Customers have four rebate options: A member may choose a free, new high-efficiency 50-gallon or 85-gallon electric water heater from AEC without a timer and pay a $200 installation fee. You can either pay the installation fee up front or take up to 36 months to pay by having a monthly payment amount added to your electric bill. A 9.9% interest rate will apply. A member may choose a free, new high-efficiency 50-gallon or 85-gallon electric water heater from AEC with a timer and receive free installation AND a $2.50 per month credit for 10 years. A member may choose to have a timer only installed on their existing 50-gallon or 85-gallon electric water heater and receive a $200 cash payment from AEC and a $2.50 per month credit for 10 years. For building an ALL Electric, energy-efficient, new construction contract home, the member/buyer/owner will receive $250 cash. Aiken Electric Co-op's Smart thermostat program gives members a free smart thermostat and installation, and a Wireless router rebate up to $40 if needed. For more information see web site.
Contact & Resources
Please verify current program details with the administering agency before making any financial decisions.