Energy Efficiency Credit Program
2025 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
Ductless Air-Source Heat Pump
Incentive:
· Minimum eligibility – EnergyStar version 6.1 minimum standard and\or – 7.8 HSPF2
o $500 for systems equal to or, less than 1.5 tons (18,000 BTUs)
o $1,500 for systems greater than 1.5 tons (18,000 BTUs)
o Rebate can not exceed 50% equipment cost
Ducted Air-Source Heat Pump
Incentive:
· Minimum eligibility EnergyStar version 6.1 minimum standard – 7.8 HSPF2
o $500 for systems equal to or, less than 1.5 tons or 18,000 BTUs
o $1,500 for systems greater than 1.5 tons or 18,000 BTUs
o $500 bonus for dual-fuel with propane
Air to Water Heat Pumps
Incentive:
o $500/ton
Northwest Rural PPD rebate Electric Heat Pump - Air 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 Heat Pump - Ground Source
Incentive:
· $500 per ton for new systems including the field or well(s)
· $250 per ton for replacement systems
· $100 per unit for ground source heat pump powered hot water (a.k.a. desuperheater)
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:
· Base Tier / no certification required - $100 per installation
· Quality Install Tier/certification required - $350 per installation
· $100 Bonus incentive available for A/C only to air-source retrofit, must include picture of existing equipment
Product & Application Requirements
· Base Tier validation
o Provide contractor information
o Provide equipment make & model
o Attach detailed receipt
· Quality Install Tier validation
o Select contractor information from pull down menu
o Provide equipment make & model
o Attach detailed receipt
o Attach completed QI form attached
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