REBATE PROGRAM
Intercounty Electric offers a variety of rebates to help you choose energy efficient appliances and home comfort systems.
REBATE PROGRAM
Intercounty Electric Cooperative offers rebates for the following appliances and equipment. This program will be in effect until modified or terminated. Rebates will be paid to those persons whose equipment meets the following qualifications and who make application for the rebate within 60 days after the installation. Only Members of Intercounty Electric Cooperative are eligible for the rebate. All rebated appliances must be installed in permanent facilities served directly by Intercounty Electric. Installations are subject to inspection by a representative of the Cooperative. Also, rebates are limited to services that use more than 6,000 kilowatt-hours annually (generally excludes hunting or weekend cabins that have limited use). If you have any questions please contact our Member Services Department at 866-621-3679.
Application for rebates must be completed and signed before the rebate monies will be issued.
Purchase receipts must accompany rebate applications. Forms and receipts can be emailed to vanessa.haneline@ieca.coop
07/01/2025 Changes to the Intercounty Rebate Program - Several changes are being implemented for purchases and installs made on or after July 1, 2025. The aim of the new rebate program is to reduce overall kWh consumption as well as kilowatt (kW) demand, particularly during winter peaks.
- Standard water heater rebates will end for units purchased after 6/30/2025
- Room air conditioner rebates will end for units purchased after 6/30/2025
- Variable frequency drive motors of HVAC pumps and fans in existing facilities will end 6/30/2025
- ASHP / Mini Split (ducted) systems installed after 7/1/2025 Dual Fuel is required, no electric backup.
This rebate is available only to Cooperative Members who install a heat pump water heater. Rebate is up to $750 not to exceed 50 percent of the total cost. The energy efficiency rating must meet the U.S. Department of Energy Energy Star standards. For new construction, the replacement of an en existing electric water heater that is less than 0.90 efficiency or replacement of a gas water heater. Limit two (2) per member address.
All heat pump water heaters purchased after 6/30/2025 rebate increased to $750/unit (purchases made prior to 6/30/2025 rebate is $500/unit) not to exceed 50 percent of total cost (limit of 2 per member address). No size requirement.
Dual Fuel Heat Pump and (Ducted) Mini-Splits
- Dual Fuel requirement (propane or natural gas).
- $300/ton for replacement system with existing fossil fuel backup (location where propane or natural gas is currently in use).
- $500/ton for new or replacement system with new fossil fuel backup (location where propane or natural gas is not currently in use).
- ENERGY STAR® Cold Climate rating of 8.1 HSPF2 or greater required.
- Limit maximum 10 ton for residential and 50 for commercial meter location.
- The heat pump or Ducted mini-split must be connected to ductwork in location.
- As of 7/1/2025 all ducted ASHP systems must be Dual Fuel as the backup fuel tied to the thermostat.
- As of 7/1/2025 all (ducted) Mini Split systems cannot be equipped with electric auxiliary heat.
Member must complete rebate application and present copy of original contractor invoice as well as AHRI certificate to verify system size and backup fuel source.
Dual Fuel / Ducted Mini Split Rebate Application
Ductless Mini-Split Systems
- $150 per outdoor condensing unit (limit 2 units per meter).
- The system must be ENERGY STAR® certified with at least a 15.2 SEER2 efficiency rating.
- Cannot be equipped with auxiliary/backup electric heat.
- The mini split must be a ductless system and therefore cannot be connected to any ductwork.
Member must complete rebate application and present copy of original contractor invoice as well as AHRI certificate to verify number of condensing units, lack of auxiliary heat and ductless status of system.
Ground Source Heat Pump (GSHP)
- Rebate is $750/ton for first time installation of Ground Source Heat Pump (including loop system) with a residential 10 ton maximum.
- Unit must be minimum of 19.1 EER - closed loop water to air systems.
- Unit must be minimum of 23.1 EER - open loop water to air systems.
- Unit must be minimum of 18.1 EER - closed loop water to water system.
- Unit must be minimum of 22.1 EER - open loop, water to water system.
- Commercial and industrial service the rebate is $400/ton with a 50 ton maximum.
- All new installation of GSHP a copy of Manual J Calculation, contractors receipt as well as AHRI certificate must accompany the rebate application before can be processed.
- $150/ton for replacement of indoor Ground Source Heat Pump unit.
This rebate is available only to Cooperative Members who are installing insulation for Basement/Crawlspace/Slab in conjunction with the installation of a new ground source heat pump. The rebate value equals 50% of the cost for insulation with a maximum of $500. Installation of the insulation must comply with current ENERGY STAR® R-Value recommendations for basement/crawlspaces/slab on grade. Must be installed with Ground source Heat Pump system to receive rebate.
Upscaling attic insulation on an existing building of 950 sq. ft. or more to a R36 rating or higher (IECA energy audit required). Rebate is 20% of cost of insulation (maximum of $250). No application is required, please submit a copy of your receipt.
This rebate is available only to Cooperative Members who install ENERGY STAR® certified smart thermostat, limit 2 per member address. Rebate is $50 per unit not to exceed 50% of the cost. Please submit a copy of your receipt along with the application below.
Rebate of $250 for purchase and installation of a "level 2" type charger (16-80 amps or 7-19kW), must be a "smart" charger with programmable/scheduled charging capabilities. The rebate covers charger purchase (charger must be a minimum of a $500 unit) only no electrician fees or infrastructure upgrades are to be included in the amount eligible for rebate. Equipment must be purchased new, used equipment does not qualify for a rebate.