AEP SWEPCO - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Programs

July 21, 2023

Summary

SWEPCO Arkansas offers a variety of rebates to residential customers in its service territory. Rebates are provided for energy-saving products, participation in the Home Performance with Energy Star program, or participation in the Multifamily Pathway program.

Rebates are offered to residential customers for Energy Star-approved products including heat pump water heaters, connected EV level 2 chargers, pool pumps, programmable thermostats, clothes washers, air purifiers/dehumidifiers, advanced power strips, windows and LED lighting. Additional incentives are offered for home insulation, air/duct sealing, heat pump installation and a/c installations. All rebates are contingent upon minimum requirements being met, with a detailed rebate outline shown in the above link under the REIP Incentive Table.

SWEPCO also no-cost Home Energy Assessments and energy efficiency improvements through the Home Performance with Energy Star Pathway. In addition to a home evaluation, attic/wall insulation, duct/air sealing, power strips, LED bulbs, and high-efficiency showerheads/faucet aerators will be provided to customers as needed. Customers must meet all requirements for eligibility to participate in the program. The Multifamily Pathway program provides a similar service to property owners. Qualified installers will install low cost energy-saving products as needed following inspection at no cost, with an additional incentive of $15 per home.

Contact AEP Swepco or see the above link for details of each offering.

Program Overview

Implementing Sector: Utility
Category: Financial Incentive
State: Arkansas
Incentive Type: Rebate Program
Web Site: https://swepcosavings.com/#/residential
Administrator: CLEAResult
Start Date:
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies:
  • Clothes Washers
  • Dehumidifiers
  • Water Heaters
  • Lighting
  • Heat pumps
  • Air conditioners
  • Programmable Thermostats
  • Duct/Air sealing
  • Building Insulation
  • Windows
  • Pool Pumps
  • LED Lighting
  • Level-2 Electric Vehicle Service Equipment
Incentive Amount: ENERGY STAR Appliances/Products:
Heat Pump Water Heaters - $500
Level-2 EV Charger - $250
Pool Pump - $250
Smart Thermostat - $75
Clothes Washers - $75
Air Purifiers - $50
Air Dehumidifiers - $25
Advanced Power Strips - $10-$25
LEDs - Up to $6 per bulb

Multifamily Pathway/Residential SWEPCO Inspection Offers:
Home Energy Assessment: No cost
Ceiling Insulation
Wall Insulation
Attic Insulation
Duct Sealing
Air Sealing
Direct Install Measures

Residential Energy Improvement Program Rebates:
Duct Sealing - $1.25/CFM reduction single-family, $1.75/CFM multifamily
Duct Insulation - $0.50/linear feet
Air Infiltration - $0.12/CFM reduction, $0.20/CFM multifamily
Attic Knee Wall Insulation - $0.15/sq. ft
Wall Insulation - $0.15/sq. ft.
Ceiling Insulation - $0.12 - $0.25/sq. ft.
CoolSaver HVAC Tune-up - $150 - $200 (tonnage dependent)
Hybrid Water Heaters (Heat Pump) - $500
ENERGY STAR Windows - $30/window, $40/half-light door, $80/sliding glass door
ENERGY STAR Smart Thermostats - $75
AC Installation - $75 - $200/ton
Heat Pump Installation - $250 - $500/ton
Eligible System Size: Central Air Conditioner: 0.5 - 5 tons
Heat Pump: 0.5 - 5 tons
Equipment Requirements: All equipment must be Energy Star rated
Central Air Conditioner: 15 SEER minimum
Heat Pump: 15 SEER/8.5 HSPF minimum

Incentives

This program has 11 incentives
Technologies: Air conditioners
Sectors: Residential, Low Income Residential
Parameters: The incentive has a maximum of 75.00 $/ton, The incentive has a minimum of 200.00 $/ton
Technologies: Water Heaters, Heat pumps
Sectors: Residential, Low Income Residential
Parameters: The incentive has a maximum of 250.00 $/Unit, The incentive has a minimum of 500.00 $/Unit
Technologies: Lighting, LED Lighting
Sectors: Residential, Low Income Residential
Parameters: The incentive has a minimum of 6.00 $/Unit
Technologies: Windows
Sectors: Residential, Low Income Residential
Parameters: The incentive has a maximum of 30.00 $/Unit, The incentive has a minimum of 80.00 $/Unit
Technologies: Level-2 Electric Vehicle Service Equipment
Sectors: Residential, Low Income Residential
Parameters: The incentive is 250.00 $
Technologies: Programmable Thermostats
Sectors: Residential, Low Income Residential
Parameters: The incentive is 75.00 $
Technologies: Building Insulation
Sectors: Residential, Low Income Residential
Parameters: The incentive has a maximum of 0.12 $/square foot, The incentive has a minimum of 0.25 $/square foot
Technologies: Duct/Air sealing
Sectors: Residential, Low Income Residential
Parameters: The incentive is 0.50 $/linear foot
Technologies: Pool Pumps
Sectors: Residential, Low Income Residential
Parameters: The incentive is 250.00 $
Technologies: Dehumidifiers
Sectors: Residential, Low Income Residential
Parameters: The incentive is 25.00 $
Technologies: Clothes Washers
Sectors: Residential, Low Income Residential
Parameters: The incentive is 75.00 $

Contact

Name: SWEPCO Incentives
Address: P.O. Box 9567
Fayetteville AR 72703
Phone: (888) 266-3130
Email: info@SWEPCOsavings.com

This information is sourced from DSIRE; the most comprehensive source of information on incentives and policies that support renewables and energy efficiency in the United States. Established in 1995, DSIRE is operated by the N.C. Clean Energy Technology Center at N.C. State University.