Energy conservation and energy efficiency are initiatives that Brown Atchison Electric Cooperative supports. Through conservation and efficiency measures, less energy is consumed and therefore, less energy is required to be produced.
Conservation and efficiency are the emphasis of the new rebate program.
To qualify for any of the rebates, the appliance must meet minimum energy efficiency performance standards detailed below. These new standards are slightly higher than the required industry standards.
These rebate programs allow our consumers to purchase any brand of water heater or heat pump at their dealer of choice. They will then receive a cash rebate depending on the type of installation that was chosen. The following links will provide you with details for both of the rebates:
Information about our Water Heater Rebates
Information about our Electric Heat Pump Rebates
For further information about our rebate program please call (785) 486-2117 or e-mail us as and a rebate form will be mailed to you.
Qualifying Standards for Electric Water Heater Rebates
1) Electric water heaters that are less than 60 gallons, must have a minimum Energy Factor (EF) of .93
2) Electric water heaters that are greater than 60 gallons, must have a minimum EF of .91
Rebate Payment Levels
The payment for a qualifying electric water heater, no matter if it is new construction, gas-to-electric, or electric-to-electric, is $100 for a non-lifetime water heater and $150 for a lifetime water heater.
Qualifying Standards for Electric Heat Pump Rebates
Air Source Heat Pump
1) Minimum unit size of 2 tons.
2) Must have a minimum SEER (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio)of 14.
3) Must have a minimum HSPF (Heating Seasonal Performance Factor) of 8.2.
Ground Source Heat Pump
1) Minimum unit size is 2 tons.
2) Open loop - Must have a minimum COP (Coefficient of Performance) of 3.6 and a minimum EER (energy Effiency Rating) of 16.2.
3) Closed loop - Must have a minimum COP of 3.3 and a minimum EER of 14.1.
Rebate Payment Levels
1) The payment for a qualifying Air Source Heat Pump will be $100 per ton for a 14 SEER, $150 per ton for a 15 SEER, and $200 per ton for 16 SEER and above.
2) The payment for a qualifying Ground Source Heat Pump will be $125 per one-half (1/2) ton.
3) Electric resistance heat will not qualify for a rebate.
