Rebate overview

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Posted on Feb 06 2022 in Southeastern Indiana REMC

Southeastern Indiana REMC offers a 2022 residential rebate for qualifying equipment (water heaters, geothermal heat pumps and air source, ductless minisplit or dual fuel heat pumps). To qualify, you must occupy the home where the equipment is installed year-round (12 months) and unit must heat and cool the whole home, unless otherwise stated.

For more information on our rebates, visit www.seiremc.com/rebates.

HVAC Tune-Up

Air source and geothermal heat pumps and central air conditioning systems. Performed by licensed contractor.

Requirements:

  • HVAC unit must be located in a home served by Southeastern Indiana REMC.
  • Unit must be three or more years old and not have an existing preventative maintenance contract or agreement.
  • The tune-up must be performed by a licensed HVAC contractor with itemized receipt.
  • Submission for rebates must be within 90 days of tune-up service in the same calendar year.
  • One rebate per member account per calendar year.
  • Approved rebates will be returned to the customer in the form of a check by mail via the U.S. Postal Service.
  • Rebate participation is subject to funding availability. First come, first served applications until funding is exhausted. 

Limit one rebate per member-consumer account per year. Completed rebate application and documentation must be received within 90 days of service date within the same calendar year. Rebates for qualifying service are the lesser of $50 or 50% of purchase price. The cooperative has the right to deny rebate if terms and conditions are not met.

Air-Source Heat Pump

Air Source heat pumps can mean substantial savings for energy-wise consumers. If you’re considering replacing your existing fossil fuel system, replacing a non-air source heat pump or other resistant electric system or planning to build a new home, investigate this program.

Requirements:

  • Must be installed in Southeastern Indiana REMC service area.
  • Must show proof of sale, serial and model numbers, size of unit and kw backup.
  • Compressor speed and SEER rating must be validated on the ARI certificate.  

REMC personnel retain the option to verify installation.

Minimum Efficiency Requirements:

  • Stick-built or modular housing
  • SEER ≥ 16, EER ≥ 10
  • Mobile/Manufactured Housing 
  • SEER ≥ 14, EER ≥ 10

Mini-Split Heat Pump

Single room or whole home installations.

  • Single room installations (4)
  • Replacing existing A/C, heat pump or new construction
  • Replacing electric resistance heat

Secondary Requirements:

  • SEER ≥ 19, EER ≥ 12.5
  • Variable/multi-speed compressor required unless noted otherwise

Water Heater

New construction or replacing gas or electric. (Heat Pump or Hybrid)

Requirements:

  • Minimum 40 gallon size 
  • New water heater must be installed in Southeastern Indiana REMC service area.
  • Must show proof of sale, model and serial numbers, size, make and energy rating.

REMC personnel retain the option to verify installation.

*No incentives for tankless water heaters.

Geothermal Heat Pump

The energy saving potential provided by geothermal heat pump technology far exceeds that of all other consumer-based heating and cooling methods. With Southeastern Indiana REMC’s added incentives, geothermal heating and cooling becomes even more attractive. Investigate this system today. Install a geothermal heat pump to heat and cool your home and Southeastern Indiana REMC will issue you a check! Install a new Geothermal Heat Pump System in a new home, replace your existing fossil fuel system or replace existing air-to-air heat pump and receive $1,500.

Requirements:

  • Must be installed in Southeastern Indiana REMC service area.
  • Must show proof of sale, make, serial and model numbers, size of unit and kw backup.

REMC personnel retain the option to verify installation.

Electric Lawn Equipment

First-come, first-served basis until funds are exhausted. Rebate for qualifying equipment is 50% of the purchase price up to $50.

Member-consumer purchases one of the following types of electric outdoor equipment (corded or battery powered equipment are eligible):

  • Lawnmover
  • String trimmer
  • Leaf blower
  • Chainsaw
  • Snowblower
  • Roto-tiller
  • Pressure washer