Rebates (Energy Efficiency Credits
Residential Energy Efficiency Products
All Energy Efficiency Credits will be in the form of a credit applied to the Member-Owner’s account.
All credits must be applied for within 90 days of product purchase date!
Electric Thermal Storage (ETS) and Thermal Slab Units
Incentive
• Controlled Off-Peak Heating $16/kW, for ETS units controlled by timers or a master control system.
Heated Floors $12/kW for thermal slab units controlled by timers or a master control system.
- CP&L Incentive of $4/kW for electric thermal storage units, thermal slab units controlled by
timers and master control system.
General Information
• No other Tri-State Energy Efficiency Product or special rate/discount shall apply.
• Applies only to electric thermal storage heating installations that are purchased by, or leased to, the member-owner.
• Minimum qualifying load for ETS is 1 kW.
• ETS incentives apply to new and replacement installations.
Electric Water Heaters
Incentive
• CP&L Rebate of $1.50 per gallon for Basic Unit, $3.00 per Gallon for Marathon Water Heater - 30 gallon minimum.
• Heat Pump Water Heater (air to water and may have a back-up resistance element) – Residential units must be Energy Star® rated $350/unit – 30 gallon minimum.
• Ground source heat pump powered (a.k.a. de-superheater) $100/unit.
• $50.00 credit for switching from gas to electric.
General Information
• No other Tri-State energy efficiency credit or special rate/discount shall apply.
• Rebate applies to new or replacement units that are purchased by, or leased to, the member-owner.
• Heat Pump Waste Heat is defined as a water heating unit that utilizes direct exchange waste heat from a ground source or air source heat pump.
• No incentive will be paid for a unit serving as backup for another source such as solar water heating.
Energy Star® Appliances and Recycling
Incentive
• Energy Star® Clothes Dryer $30 per unit for clothes dryer.
• $90 per unit for hybrid clothes dryer (vent-less).
• Refrigerator and/or Freezer Recycling $60 each for recycling a refrigerator or freezer, up to 2 per year.
• Induction Cook Tops/range measuring 30" or larger.
$100 per unit for electric-to-induction replacements
$350 per unit for gas-to-induction replacement or new construction
Smart Thermostats
• $25.00 Limit 2 credits per member per year for 24 volt.
• Limit 5 credits per member per year for line voltage..
General Information
• No other Tri-State Energy Efficiency Product or special rate/discount shall apply.
• Applies only to equipment that is purchased by the member-owner or a state authorized Low Income Weatherization provider.
• Equipment manufactured under out of date Energy Star® specifications is still Energy Star® rated although it may not be on the latest list. If not on the list please note other confirmation of Energy Star® status.
• Energy Star® refrigerators and freezers must be 7.75 cubic feet or greater.
Residential LED Lamps
Incentive
• 50% of lamp or fixture cost.
• Capped at $8/lamp or fixture.
General Information
• Maximum of 50 lamps per account per year.
• Lamps or fixtures must have a minimum output of 500 lumens.
• Medium base (standard residential base), GU24 base, other residential oriented base or fixtures with built in LEDs that meet the above criteria qualify.
• LED fixtures with multiple light sources (for example, multiple LED tubes, rope-light, or under counter lighting) are considered to be one fixture.
• No other Tri-State Energy Efficiency Product or special rate/discount shall apply.
• Applies only to equipment that is purchased by the Member System, member-owner or a state authorized Low Income Weatherization Agency.
• Maximum purchase capped at 50 lamps/fixtures per year per account without prior Tri-State authorization.
Electric Heat Pump – Air Source
PLEASE NOTE- All air-source heat pump incentives are based on the total “size” of the heat pump system’s outdoor unit or (in some cases) 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.
Ductless Air-Source Heat Pump
Incentive
• Base Tier – EnergyStar version 6.1 minimum standard – 7.8 HSPF2
• $250/ton, up to 5 tons
• $125/ton for additional capacity over 5 tons
• Rebate can not exceed 50% of equipment cost
• Cold-Climate Tier – EnergyStar version 6.1 cold climate – 8.5 HSPF2, 70% capacity and COP of 1.75 at 5F
• $500/ton, up to 5 tons
• $250/ton for additional capacity over 5 tons
• Rebate can not exceed 50% of equipment cost
• $1,000/ton rebate for Low-to-Moderate income
Ducted Air-Source Heat Pump
Incentive
• Base Tier – EnergyStar version 6.1 minimum standard – 7.8 HSPF2
• $250/ton, up to 5 tons
• $125/ton for additional capacity over 5 tons
• $500 bonus for dual-fuel with propane
• Cold-Climate Tier – EnergyStar version 6.1 cold climate – 8.1 HSPF2, 70% capacity and COP of 1.75 at 5F
• $500/ton, up to 5 tons
• $250/ton for additional capacity over 5 tons
• $500 bonus for dual-fuel with propane
• $1,000/ton rebate for Low-to-Moderate income
Air to Water Heat Pumps
Incentive
• $500/ton, up to 5 tons
• $250/ton for additional capacity over 5 tons
Product & Application Requirements
• Relevant equipment information and efficiency metrics noted on application
• Equipment manufacturer and model number identification
• AHRI certification number or document
• Itemized receipt, including breakout of equipment and labor
• LMI bonus rebate can only be used through state weatherization or other approved organization
Product Guidelines
• Accounts maybe eligible for more than one rebate depending on project scope or building type and will be handled on a case-by-case basis
• SEER and SEER2 is an industry performance indicator of cooling performance for air conditioners and heat pumps based on the matched set of indoor and outdoor equipment
• HSPF and HSPF2 is an industry performance indicator of heating performance for heat pumps based on the matched set of indoor and outdoor equipment
• AHRI (Air-Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute) is a trade association that administers a certification program ensuring various types of equipment perform according to manufactures published claims
• EnergyStar is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy that provides information on the energy consumption of products and devices using standardized methods
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. desuperheater)
Product & Application Requirements
• Manufacturer and model number identification
• Relevant equipment metrics (EER, COP)
• Itemized receipt, including breakout of equipment and labor (please see p.3 for clarification on acceptable receipts)
Product Guidelines
• EnergyStar® rating not required
• New or replacement ground source heat pumps with closed-loop or open-loop water source heat pumps qualify
• A desuperheater is an optional heat transfer device for domestic water-heating from a ground source heat pump
• Back-up and/or hot water storage tanks associated with a desuperheater are not eligible for additional rebates
• EER is an industry standard ratio of the cooling capacity to the power input
• COP is an industry standard ratio of useful heating or cooling provided to work required
Energy Star® Rated Split System Air-Conditioners
Incentive
• $100/unit split system Energy Star® rated air conditioners from 15 to 16 SEER.
• Minimum 16 SEER or 15.2 SEER2.
General Information
• No other Tri-State Energy Efficiency Product or special rate/discount shall apply.
• Applies only to permanent installations that are purchased by, or leased to, the member-owner. Window units do not qualify.
• Minimum qualifying equipment size is 1 ton.
• Energy Star® Rating – A complete list of qualified equipment is available at www.ceedirectory.org
$25/unit additional incentive for lifetime tank warranty on heat pump waste heat units.
Whole House Fan
• $100.00 per unit Installed in to home - not a window unit.
• Limit 2 per member account.
Evaporative Cooler
• $200.00 Minimum 2500 CFM. Replacement or New installations. Window or Portable Units not included.
Low Income Weatherization
Incentive
• Tri-State will match up to $500 per household in Member System payments to their local Weatherization Agency for approved measures. “Round-up” and similar programs associated directly with the Member System qualify as matching funds.
General Information
• No other Tri-State Energy Efficiency Product or special rate/discount shall apply.
• Applies only to materials and labor provided by a state authorized local low income Weatherization Agency (WA) not covered by other Tri-State rebates, such as Energy Star® rated refrigerators or LED light bulbs.
• Multi-family housing may have a special case where only a portion of the units are occupied by low-income qualified participants. There are Federal guidelines which Tri-State will follow that indicate the percentage of low-income units that must qualify before all units may be retrofit under the program.
• See separate listing of contacts located on the MIC for state Low Income Weatherization Programs to coordinate incentives and potential program users.
• Items covered under the Weatherization rebate. o Insulation for walls, attics, floors, pipes, and ducts.
• Storm windows and doors.
• Replacement windows and doors.
• Caulking, sealing, and weather-stripping.
• Water heater insulation and heat traps.
• Compact fluorescent light bulbs.
• Member-owners must meet the income and other qualifications of the Federal Weatherization Assistance Program as implemented in their state and be participating in the program. They may own or rent their residences: single family homes, duplexes, and other rental locations where at least 66% of the units qualify under the low- income guidelines.
• Payments from the Member System are expected to be made to the local Weatherization on Agency
Outdoor Power Equipment Electrification
• Battery and corded electric equipment only.
• Members limited to one rebate per product except e-bikes.
• An aggregated maximum rebate of $300 per member account excludes riding lawn mowers.
• 2-stage/motor Snow Blower - 25% of cost up to$250.00.
• 25% of cost up to $1000 for riding mower.
• 25% of cost up to $150 for snow blowers, walk-behind mowers and e-bikes.
• 25% of cost up to $100 for chainsaws.
• 25% of cost up to $50 for trimmers, leaf blowers & power washers.
• 50% of cost up to $25 for additional batteries with original purchase/application.
Electric Vehicle Chargers
• Member systems and member consumers are eligible for rebates.
• Member systems and member consumers are required to comply with all applicable building and electric codes.
• All equipment and installation costs are required to be submitted on one application.
• One rebate per installed charger, multiple charge ports do not qualify for multiple rebates.
• Managed charger programs include member system time of use electric rate.
Level 2 (L2) - No retail sale or fee collection capability
• 50% of total equipment and installation costs up to $250 for non-managed chargers. Limit 2 per member account.
DCFC and L2 - Retail sale or fee collection capable.
• 50% of total equipment and installation costs up to $1000 for L2.
• 50% of total equipment and installation costs up to $3000 for DCFC rated between 50-75 kW.
• 50% of total equipment and installation costs up to $5000 for DCFC rated between 76-149kW.
• 50% of total equipment and installation costs up to $7500 for DCFC rated 150kW & above.