Rebate Information

Atchison-Holt offers a residential appliance and heating rebate program that encourages residential members to purchase qualifying Energy Star equipment. Items available in the program include electric water heaters, energy star heat pump water heaters, room air conditioning units, ground source heat pumps mini-split heat pumps and dual fuel heat pumps. Please contact the cooperative if you have any questions regarding this program.

 

We encourage you to submit your rebate online. If you would like to submit your rebate online, please click here.

Please read the rebate applications for more details and requirements. The rebates are as follows:

Air Source Heat Pump & Mini Split                                

Rebate amount is $150 per ton

REQUIREMENTS

ENERGY STAR Plus 2 rated • New home or building construction • Replacement of existing electric resistance heat/ central air conditioning/air source heat pump • Supplemental heat must be controlled by an automatic thermostat • Minimum Energy Star rating of 17.2 SEER2

Dual Fuel Heat Pumps                                            

Rebate amount is $150 per ton

ELIGIBLE HEAT PUMP EQUIPMENT
 
• Equipment must be installed by a certified dealer and meet the ENERGY STAR +2 minimum rating of 17.2 SEER2.
 
• Dual fuel heat pumps must use a fossil fuel for back-up heating requirements - wood burning systems and electric resistance units are NOT eligible for a rebate.
 
• Heat pumps that receive rebates may be subject to cooperative load control programs. The participant agrees to allow the cooperative to control their heating and cooling equipment now or in the future.
 
• Rebates are limited to a maximum of 50 tons commercial and 10 tons residential per facility.
 
• Space Heating: The heat pump may be used to replace existing heat pumps, electric resistance or fossil fuel equipment in the home.
 
 

Ground Source Heat Pumps                                              

Rebate amount is $750 per ton

REQUIREMENTS

ENERGY STAR Plus 2 rated • On new home or building construction • Replacement of electric resistance heat • Replacement of existing natural gas or propane heating system • Replacement of an existing central air conditioner or dual-fuel heat pump • Electric or fossil fuel backup heat will be allowed for ground source heat pumps. • Manual J load calculation, AHRI certificate, and invoice required beginning 7/1/2025

AECI will match dollars 2 for 1 for new loop and indoor unit systems.

For the replacement of the indoor ground source heat pump unit only – no match required - $150 per ton

Heat Pump Water Heaters                          

Rebate amount is limited to 50 percent (50%) up to $500

REQUIREMENTS

The energy efficiency rating must meet DOE standards. For new construction, the replacement of an existing electric heater that is less than 0.90 efficiency or replacement of a gas water heater. Limit two (2) per meter

Home Energy Audit

Rebate amount is limited to 50 percent (50%) of the total cost or up to $175.

REQUIREMENTS

This program is a 50/50 cost-shared incentive for distribution cooperatives.

Home Energy Audit Weatherization

This program is a 50/50 cost-shared incentive for cooperative members for weatherization improvements done in conjunction with an approved energy audit.

Mini-Split Heat Pump

Rebate is $150 per ton                                                       

REQUIREMENTS

ENERGY STAR Plus 2 rated • New home or building construction • Replacement of existing electric resistance heat/ central air conditioning/air source heat pump • Supplemental heat must be controlled by an automatic thermostat • Minimum Energy Star rating of 17.2 SEER2

Smart Thermostat

Rebate amount is limited to 50 percent (50%) up to $50

REQUIREMENTS

Must be an Energy Star rated thermostat. Can be used with any type of heating and cooling system. Limit of up to two (2) per meter. For new construction, or the replacement of an existing non-Energy Star thermostat.

Business Lighting - Please Contact the Office for Application Information

REQUIREMENTS

Available to commercial, industrial and agricultural cooperative business members. Only members with 10 or more fixtures at their installation site will qualify. The rebate amount will be determined prior to installation and calculated based on an audit of existing and replacement lighting. The total rebate amount is limited to $30,000 per member per year. Rebates may be taxable, so please consult your tax advisor. If your rebate amount is more than $600, it will be reported as income on IRS Form 1099, unless you have identified yourself as a corporation or have tax-exempt status. AHEC is not responsible for any taxes that may be imposed on you as a result of the rebate.


Rebate forms are available on this web page (above) or can be obtained at your Cooperative's office.


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