Heat Pump Rebate Program

Sac Osage Electric Cooperative in association with Associated Electric Cooperative (AECI) offers rebates on Energy Star ground source heat pumps (GSHP) and dual fuel heat pumps (DFHP).

Ground Source Heat Pump- Fill Online Form - Paper Form

1. Must be a member of Sac Osage Electric Cooperative (all classes of customers are included)
2. Available for:
   1. New construction - homes and buildings
   2. Replacement of electric resistance heat
   3. Replacement of an existing dual-fuel or ground-source heat pump
   4. Replacement of existing natural gas or propane heating system
3. The heat pump must be an ENERGY STAR Plus 2 rated unit, be installed by a certified dealer and meet the following efficiency standards for rebates:

   Installation criteria	Energy Star	TAKE CONTROL & SAVE Minimums
   Closed loop, water to air systems	17.1 EER	19.1 EER
   Open loop, water to air systems	21.1 EER	23.1 EER
   Closed loop, water to water systems	16.1 EER	18.1 EER
   Open loop, water to water	20.1 EER	22.1 EER

   The criteria in the chart above applies to single stage models and multi-stage models when using an average of the both the high and low ratings on capacity. See example below.

   Multi-Stage Geothermal heat pumps are designed to operate at more than one stage or capacity using technologies such as multiple stage compressors, dual compressors, variable speed compressors, etc. Multi-stage models are more efficient while running at lower capacities but have the capability to supply more heating or cooling using higher capacities when required.

   Multi-stage models may be calculated by:

   EER = (highest rated capacity EER + lowest rated capacity EER)/2
   COP = (highest rated capacity COP + lowest rated capacity COP)/2

4. Fossil fuel back-up heat is allowed provided that the units meet the same sizing and Manual J design criteria as required of GSHP's with electric stips for back-up.
5. The home where the ground-source heat pump is installed must be a permanent structure on a permanent structure on a permanent foundation and on land owned by the homeowner.
6. AECI will not rebate DX (direct expansion)Ground Source Heat Pumps

Rebate Requirements

1. Member must fill in all information requested on the application form including the installation address, mailing address and their cooperative account number
2. Member must sign the application and submit it to Sac Osage EC, along with an original dated sales receipt
3. Rebate request should be submitted within 90 days of purchase
4. A seperate application must be completed for each installation site with a limit of one (1) rebate per address.  Attach additional sheets for multiple units.
5. Rebate program is limited to cooperative services that use 6000 or more kilowatt-hours on an annual basis.  Eligible services include lake homes, workshops, and barns, etc.

Air to Air Heat Pump - REBATE FORM

1. Must be a member of Sac Osage Electric Cooperative
2. Available for:
   1. New home and building construction
   2. Replacement of electric resistance heat
   3. Replacement of an existing dual-fuel heat pump
3. The heat pump must be qualified with an ENERGY STAR rating and meet the following efficiency standards for rebates:

1. Member must fill in all information requested on the application form including the installation address, mailing address and their cooperative account number
2. Member must sign the application and submit it to Sac Osage EC, along with an original dated sales receipt
3. Rebate request should be submitted within 90 days of purchase
4. A separate application must be completed for each installation site, limit one (1) rebate per address. Attach additional sheets for multiple units.
5. Rebate program is limited to cooperative services that use 6000 or more kilowatt hours on an annual basis. Eligible services include lake homes, workshops, and barns, etc.

Mini-Split Heat Pumps - REBATE FORM

1. Must be a member of Sac Osage Electric Cooperative
2. Available for:
   1. New home and building construction
   2. Replacement of electric resistance heat
   3. Replacement of an existing dual-fuel heat pump
3. The heat pump must be qualified with an ENERGY STAR rating and meet the following efficiency standards for rebates:

1. Member must fill in all information requested on the application form including the installation address, mailing address and their cooperative account number
2. Member must sign the application and submit it to Sac Osage EC, along with an original dated sales receipt
3. Rebate request should be submitted within 90 days of purchase
4. A separate application must be completed for each installation site, limit one (1) rebate per address. Attach additional sheets for multiple units.
5. Rebate program is limited to cooperative services that use 6000 or more kilowatt hours on an annual basis. Eligible services include lake homes, workshops, and barns, etc.