Electric Heat Pump Rebate
Members of Bluestem Electric Cooperative are eligible for cash rebates for installing electric heating equipment provided they meet the following qualifying requirements.
Qualifying Requirements:
1. Air Source Heat Pump
● Must be Energy Star Certified
● No minimum unit size
● Must have a minimum Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER) of 14.5
● Must have a minimum Heating Seasonal Performance Factor (HSPF) of 8.2
2. Ground Source Heat Pump
● Minimum unit size of two tons
● Open loop – Must have a minimum Coefficient of Performance (COP) of 3.6 and a minimum Energy Efficiency Rating (EER) of 16.2
● Closed loop – Must have a minimum Coefficient of Performance (COP) of 3.3 and a minimum Energy Efficiency Rating (EER) of 14.1
Rebate Payment Levels
1. Air Source Heat Pump
$100.00 per ton for a 14.5 SEER
$150.00 per ton for a 16.0 SEER
$200.00 per ton for a 17.0 SEER and above
2. Ground Source Heat Pump
$125.00 per every 1/2 ton with a minimum unit size of 2 tons. There is no cap.
Payment Procedure
Bluestem will make a check payable to its member after a representative of the cooperative has certified the installation.
Note: All rebates are subject to periodic review and change by the Bluestem Board of Trustees.