Energy Efficiency Credit Program
2022 Program
Energy-Efficient Heat Pumps and Resistive Heat Equipment Rebates
All air-source heat pump incentives are based on the total “size” of the heat pump system’s outdoor unit or (in some case) units, specifically the outdoor unit coil capacity in tons; while the indoor unit(s) impact the system efficiency ratings, indoor exchange unit capacities are not to be included in the total system size on the rebate application. One ton is defined as 12,000 BTUs for this purpose.
- Note: Rebates must be requested within 90 days of installation.
- Attachments – receipts (including breakout of equipment and labor); AHRI Certificate required
Heat Pumps – Tri-State’s Contribution Heat Pumps – Northwest Rural’s Contribution
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Electric Heat Pump – Air Source
Incentive:
- Tier 1 – Standard Air Source Heat Pump
- Required HSPF >= 9.0 and SEER >= 15
- <= 2 tons = $675 (not to exceed 50% equipment cost)
- > 2 tons = $1,800 (not to exceed 50% equipment cost)
- Tier 2 – Cold –Climate Certified
- HSPF >= 10.0 and SEER >= 16; variable speed compressor or a minimum of 3 stages (setting for fan speed)
- <= 2 tons = $1,000 (not to exceed 50% equipment cost)
- > 2 tons = $2,400 (not exceed 50% equipment cost)
- $450 / ton for air-to-water heat pump units with EER greater than or equal to 19 and COP greater than or equal to 4 (not to exceed 50% equipment cost)
- $100 / unit additional incentive for central air source with integrated controlled ETS backup in lieu of a separate ETS incentive
- EnergyStar rating NOT required Northwest Rural PPD rebate Electric Heat
Pump –Air Source regardless of SEER rating
$150.00 / Ton*
* when - conversion from any fuel source other than electric, and new heat pump as part of a new build
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Electric Heat Pump - Ground Source
Incentive:
- $500 per ton for new systems
- $250 per ton for replacement systems
- $100 per unit for ground source heat pump powered hot water (a.k.a. desuper heater)
Northwest Rural rebate Electric Heat Pump –
Ground Source
$150.00 / Ton*
* when - conversion from any fuel source other than electric, and new heat pump as part of a new build
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Electric Thermal Storage (ETS) and Thermal Slab Units
Controlled Off-Peak Heating Electric Units Controlled Electric Units
Product Requirements: Units must be controlled by timers or a master control system. Minimum qualifying load for ETS is 1 kW.
Total
Controlled Off-Peak ETS units / timers $16/kW ETS units / timers $4kW $20/kW
Thermal Slabs (heated floor/timers) $12/kW Thermal Slabs (heated floor/timers) $4/kW $16/kW
Uncontrolled Electric Units Total
Resistive $8/kW $8/kW
ETS $12/kW $12/kW
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Air Source Heat Pump Quality Install
Installers must complete training and complete required application to qualify for incentives. Contact Tri-State to enroll interested contractors.
- Attachments – completed forms should be attached to the heat pump application form.
- Multiple units installed at one account are subject to a limit of one (1) installer incentive.
- Installer application spreadsheet is available on the MIC
Incentive:
- $250 per installation for installers