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Sawnee EMC Rebates and Incentives: Open

Enrollment for 2026 is open. Open. Grant funds may be obtained during the current calendar year as available and while funds remain.

Serves: Parts of Forsyth, Fulton, Dawson, Lumpkin, Cherokee, Hall and Gwinnett counties.

Do I Qualify

  • Purchase and install new equipment during the current year.
  • For HVAC equipment, join Smart Savers or traditional Load Management and remain enrolled for at least 12 months.
  • Warranty replacements, portable AC units and secondhand equipment do not qualify.

How Much Comes Off

Sawnee EMC Rebates and Incentives — program page
EquipmentRequirementAmount
Existing Home Heat Pump RebateAHRI rating of 17.0 SEER / 16.2 SEER2 or higher.$100 per ton
Existing Home Air Conditioner RebateAHRI rating of 17.0 SEER / 16.2 SEER2 or higher.$100 per ton
Smart ThermostatApproved thermostat; Smart Savers or Load Management enrollment required.$25 per smart thermostat

Who Files It

The member submits the online application with the receipt and equipment documents.

The money is paid to the homeowner.

The Steps to Apply

  1. Arrange the required load-management enrollment.
  2. Submit the receipt and AHRI certificate, then allow Sawnee to verify installation. HVAC application.
  3. Use the separate application for a qualifying thermostat. Thermostat application.

Read on October 22, 2026 from the Sawnee EMC page. A change to this program is a dated line in the changelog.