Corn Belt Energy Rebate Programs: Open
Enrollment for 2026 is open. Open. Qualifying air source heat pumps qualify for rebates. The provider also offers a qualifying Wi-Fi thermostat rebate.
Serves: Parts of Bureau, Champaign, De Witt, Ford, Henry, Kendall, Knox, La Salle, Livingston, Logan, Macon, Marshall, McLean, Piatt, Putnam, Stark, Tazewell and Woodford counties.
Do I Qualify
- Be a Corn Belt Energy member.
- Provide the application, contractor invoice and AHRI certificate for a heat pump.
- The current rebate page and older all-electric application show different efficiency requirements. Confirm requirements before purchase.
How Much Comes Off
| Equipment | Requirement | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All-electric cold climate air source heat pump | ≥15.2 SEER2; ≥8.1 HSPF2; cold climate COP ≥1.75 at 5 degrees. | $1,800 per heat pump |
| All-electric air source heat pump | Non-cold-climate; ≥15.2 SEER2; ≥8.1 HSPF2. | $750 per heat pump |
| Cold climate mini-split heat pump | ≥15.2 SEER2; ≥8.1 HSPF2; cold climate COP ≥1.75 at 5 degrees. | $800 per heat pump |
| Mini-split heat pump | Non-cold-climate; ≥15.2 SEER2; ≥8.1 HSPF2. | $250 per heat pump |
| Dual fuel air source heat pump | ≥15.2 SEER2; ≥7.5 HSPF2; gas furnace backup. | $750 per heat pump |
| Replacement water-to-air geothermal heat pump | Electric backup; ≥21.1 EER; ≥4.1 COP. | $750 per heat pump |
| Wi-Fi thermostat | Approved ecobee, Honeywell or Nest model; replaces non-Wi-Fi control; controls central AC or a heat pump. | $75 per unit |
Who Files It
The member submits the heat pump application. The thermostat form allows payment to the member or an authorized contractor.
The provider pays either the contractor or the homeowner.
The Steps to Apply
- Confirm the model with Corn Belt Energy before purchase.
- Install the equipment and submit the required proof through the linked application. Rebates and application forms.
- For a thermostat, apply within 60 days of completion. The final postmark deadline is February 28, 2027. Thermostat application.
Read on October 22, 2026 from the Corn Belt Energy page. A change to this program is a dated line in the changelog.