East Central Energy - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program

February 14, 2024

Summary

East Central Energy (ECE) provides rebates for residential customers to purchase energy efficient equipment. Rebates are offered for recycled refrigerators/freezers, central air conditioning units, air source heat pumps, HVAC system tune-ups, geothermal heat pumps, and Wi-Fi enabled thermostats. In order to be eligible for heat pump and air conditioning rebates, installations must be completed by a certified HVAC contractor registered with ECE.

 

Program Overview

Implementing Sector: Utility
Category: Financial Incentive
State: Minnesota
Incentive Type: Rebate Program
Web Site: https://www.eastcentralenergy.com/residential-rebates
Administrator: East Central Energy
Start Date:
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies:
  • Geothermal Heat Pumps
  • Refrigerators/Freezers
  • Dehumidifiers
  • Water Heaters
  • Air conditioners
  • Programmable Thermostats
  • Pool Pumps
  • LED Lighting
  • Level-2 Electric Vehicle Service Equipment
Incentive Amount: 2024 Residential Rebates

Appliance Rebates
Freezer/Refrigerator: $50 - $75
Dehumidifier: $25
Electric clothes dryer: $25
Smart Thermostat: $25

Heating and Cooling
Ground source heat pump: $400/ton
Heat pump water heater: $500
Pool air source heat pump: $400
Variable speed pool pump: $200
Air source heat pump rebate: See website for details.

Electric Vehicle Chargers
Level 2 Charger: $200

2024 Cooling System Tune-Up
see rebate form

Other
Battery-Powered snowblower: $50
LED yard lighting: $30
FREE CFL recycling - 50 cents off other lamps
Maximum Incentive: See program website.
Eligible System Size: See program website.
Equipment Requirements: See program website.
Installation Requirements: See program website.

Incentives

This program has 8 incentives
Technologies: Refrigerators/Freezers
Sectors: Residential
Parameters: The incentive has a maximum of $50.00, The incentive is 75.00 $
Technologies: Dehumidifiers
Sectors: Residential
Parameters: The incentive is 25.00 $
Technologies: Programmable Thermostats
Sectors: Residential
Parameters: The incentive is 25.00 $
Technologies: Geothermal Heat Pumps
Sectors: Residential
Parameters: The incentive is 400.00 $/ton
Technologies: Water Heaters
Sectors:
Parameters: The incentive is 500.00 $
Technologies: Pool Pumps
Sectors: Residential
Parameters: The incentive is 200.00 $
Technologies: Level-2 Electric Vehicle Service Equipment
Sectors: Residential
Parameters: The incentive is 500.00 $
Technologies: LED Lighting
Sectors: Residential
Parameters: The incentive is 30.00 $

Contact

Name: Member Services
Organization: East Central Energy
Address: 412 Main Ave N
Braham MN 55006
Phone: (800) 254-7944

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.