SCI REMC’s rebate program is designed to encourage members to purchase energy efficient equipment. SCI REMC members are eligible for rebates when buying qualifying air-source heat pumps, or geothermal systems                 

  • Members are limited to two energy efficiency rebates annually. 

  • Once the paperwork is verified through your contractor or through an on-site visit from our Energy Advisor, the rebate will be submitted. (The process takes about 3-4 weeks.)

Available Rebates for Work Completed in 2019

Before and after pictures of work completed must be submitted with rebate paperwork. 

2019 HVAC Rebate Application

2019 Heat Pump Water Heater Application

For 2019, a 30% tax credit for geothermal heat pump systems placed in service by 12/31/2019 is available! Click here for more information.

Steps for submitting your rebate application:
-Save the application to your computer
-Fill out the 2019 Residential Rebate Application
-From your personal email, attach application and send to productsservices@sciremc.com

Heat Pump Water Heater

  • Minimum 40 gallon 

  • Must be a heat pump water heater

  • $500 rebate

Installing Air-Source Heat Pump, or Ductless Mini Split Heat Pump, or Dual Fuel Heat Pump in New Construction or Replacing Gas or Heat Pump*

  • Minimum 16 SEER (14 SEER for manufactured housing/trailer) 

  • *Units that do not qualify include: Window heat pumps, “through-the-wall” heat pumps (hotel-type machines), and Ductless Mini Split Heat Pumps used for only sunrooms, room additions or other small areas.  

  • Single Speed Compressor: No rebate

  • Dual/variable speed compressor: $750 rebate

  • Mini-split requires two indoor head units per one outdoor unit. 

Replacement of 100% Existing Electric Resistance Heat with Air-Source Heat Pump, or Ductless Mini Split Heat Pump, or Dual Fuel Heat Pump

  • Minimum 16 SEER (14 SEER for manufactured housing/trailer)

  • Examples of Resistance Heat: electric furnace, electric baseboard, electric ceiling cable   

    Residential-Single Family mobile/manufactured housing:

  • Single-speed compressor heat pump unit: $800 rebate 

    Residential-Single Family stick built/modular housing:

  • Dual/variable speed compressor heat pump: $1,500 rebate

  • Mini-split requires two indoor head units per one outdoor unit.                                                                                       

Installing Geothermal Heat Pump for New Construction or replacing electric resistance heat, gas, heat pump, or less efficient geothermal

  • Geothermal $1,500 rebate

  • Desuperheater or “hot water assist” required on new installations with electric resistance water heater
     

WATER HEATERS

ENERGY STAR certified heat pump water heaters can save the average household over $250 per year on its electric bills compared to a standard electric water heater. 
While a certified heat pump water heater costs more upfront, the savings will pay back the difference in about three years for a typical home. Replace your aging electric water heater before it fails, and start enjoying the savings right away.

Earn a $500 rebate for installing a minimum 40-gallon heat pump water heater!

Click here for the water heater rebate application