Air Source Heat Pumps Rebate Options and Rebate Amount

Residential - new and replacement loads

• If back up heat is electric $1200 per unit

• If no back up heat or if back up heat is propane or gas $800 per unit

Commerial/Industrial/Ag projects - new and replacement loads

• If back up heat is electric $1000 per ton
• If no back up heat or if back up heat is propane or gas $600 per ton
• Maximum rebate limit of $25,000 per installation

Smart Choice Bonus Rebate Now Available

An additional $250 rebate will be added to air source heatpumps and $500 rebate for geothermal heatpumps. Both new and replacement installation on our lines qualifies. Backup heat must be electric to qualify. There is a limit of 2 rebates per building.

Geothermal Heat Pumps Rebate Options and Rebate Amount

Smart Choice Bonus Rebate Available

An additional $250 per ton rebate will be added to air source heat pumps and $500 per ton rebate for geothermal heat pumps. Both new and replacement installation on our lines qualifies. Backup heat must be electric to qualify. There is a limit of 2 rebates per building.

Ductless Mini-Split Heating/Cooling & P-Tac Units

All units must be Energy Star Certified

$125 smart choice bonus rebate on Ductless Mini-Split heat pumps

• Residential
  • if back up heat is electric $1000 new load/$500 replacement
  • if no back up heat or if back up heat is propane or gas $600 new load/$300 replacements
  • maximum rebate limit of 50% equipment cost
  • Rebate limited to two units per single family dwelling or outbuilding
• Commercial/Industrial/Ag Projects
  • If back up heat is electric $800 per ton - new load/$400 per ton for replacements
  • If no back up heat or if back up heat is propane or gas $400 per ton - new load/$200 per ton for replacements
  • Maximum rebate limit of 30% equipment cost
  • Limit of one rebate for each leasable hotel room

Central Air Conditioner Rebate Options and Amounts

We encourage air source heat pumps to be installed for greater efficiency, but for those members choosing to install or replace central air conditioners, the following rebates apply:

Electric Appliances Rebate Options and Amounts

To be eligible for a rebate:

• The appliance must be ENERGY STAR-rated (documentation needs to be provided)
• You must provide documentation (print the Appliance Rebate Form ), fill out and return to North West REC)
• Must be installed on NWREC's lines
• Each member-consumer is limited to a maximum of $250 in combined appliance rebates per calendar year.

Building Insulation Rebate

Details:

• The building must be all electric as the primary heating source with electric backup
• Insulation must be professionally installed for blown-in, insulating concrete forms, rigid styrofoam panels and/or structural insulated panel type insulation
• Residential- rebate is limited to 30% of installed insulation cost up to a maximum rebate of $800 per building per calendar year.
• Commercial/Industrial/Ag buildings-rebate limited to 10% of installed insulation cost up to a maximum rebate of $2,000 per building per calendar year

To receive your rebate, download the Insulation Rebate form, fill it out and return the completed form to North West REC.

With energy conservation becoming one of the most important issues facing us throughout the United States, "Pull the Plug" programs were developed to provide our member-owners a financial incentive to properly recycle and dispose of older, inefficient refrigerators & freezers that use significantly more electricity than newer Energy Star® appliances.

If you, currently, own an older, inefficient refrigerator or freezer our "Pull the Plug" program offers an option to recycle up to three of these types of appliances, per year, and earn up to $50, each, in rebates from the cooperative.

Qualifying refrigerator and freezer units must be owned by a cooperative member and equal to or greater than 10 cubic feet in size. All appliances must be in working order at time of removal.

Pull the Plug : $50 Rebate on qualifying appliances

Program Criteria and Requirements:

• Participants of “Pull the Plug” agree to self-remove and recycle qualifying appliances via an approved and certified appliance de-manufacturer.*
• Participants of “Pull the Plug” will receive a $50 rebate, per qualifying appliance, up to three (3) appliances, per calendar year.

Program Implementation:

• Appliance(s) must be clean, empty, and in working order when recycled/disposed of by NWREC member.
• Appliance(s) may only be delivered to or be picked up by company/facility* that verifies recycling/decommissioning.
• $50 rebate includes all costs incurred by participant to self-remove and recycle qualifying appliance(s).
• Dated copy of receipt by the certified vendor/landfill/recycler must accompany the “You Pull the Plug” rebate application form (available from our office or online). Company/facility must specify appliance type in writing.
• NWREC member certifies that the item(s) listed in application have been removed from member’s location served by NWREC.
• NWREC reserves the right to modify (including incentive levels) or terminate this program without prior or further notice.

Pull The Plug Rebate Application "Download the pdf"

Marathon Water Heaters

We sell super energy-efficient Marathon water heaters directly to our members (and only to North West REC members). The rebate is subtracted from the sale price.

Note: Hog Buildings will only be eligible for a 50 gallon WH at full price.

Our WH's are Sold only to members and installed on our lines. You must have a load management switch installed (at no cost to you) to receive the reduced rebated price.

This program has been continued in 2020!

• Level 2 Chargers: 2.9kW-17kW, 208-240V
• Must be hardwired and installation must meet local code
• Member required to provide charger make, model, S/N, specifications
• Cannnot back-feed into the system

Residential $750 per charger, 50% max equipment cost, max 2 chg/house

Commerial/Industrial/Ag $1200 per charger, 50% max equipment cost, max 5 chg/account

LED - fixture or bulb, replacement of incandescent, fluorescent or CFL

$300 per kw

• Residential/Commerial/Industrial/Ag buildings
• Minimum of 500 watts to qualify for a rebate (0.5 kw)
• Maximum rebate of 50% of the fixture/bulb cost submitted