Do I Qualify
- Install new qualifying equipment at an address served by City of Dover Electric.
- Apply within three months of purchase and by the following January application deadline.
- Submit a dated receipt and electric bill. HVAC invoices must identify the licensed contractor and installed equipment.
How Much Comes Off
| Equipment | Requirement | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Central air conditioner | Split: SEER2 ≥15.2/EER2 ≥12.0. Packaged: SEER2 ≥15.2/EER2 ≥11.5. | $100 per air conditioner |
| Air-source heat pump | ENERGY STAR certified; qualifying product list. | $100 per heat pump |
| Smaller cold-climate heat pump | Less than two tons; qualifying NEEP product list. | $350 per heat pump |
| Larger cold-climate heat pump | Two or more tons; qualifying NEEP product list. | $750 per heat pump |
| Smart thermostat | ENERGY STAR certified; qualifying product list. | $100 per thermostat |
Who Files It
The homeowner applies to Efficiency Smart online, by mail, or by email.
The money is paid to the homeowner.
The Steps to Apply
- Check the qualifying product list before buying.
- Submit the application with the receipt and utility information. Apply for rebates.
Read on October 22, 2026 from the City of Dover Electric page. A change to this program is a dated line in the changelog.