Cherryland Electric Cooperative Heating & Cooling Rebates: Open
Enrollment for 2026 is open. Open for 2026. To qualify for a rebate, appliances or equipment must be purchased or installed in 2026 and meet current program requirements.
Serves: Leelanau, Grand Traverse, Benzie, Kalkaska, Wexford and Manistee counties.
Do I Qualify
- Maintain an active Cherryland residential electric account.
- Use new equipment and a licensed Michigan contractor where required.
- Apply within 60 days of installation. Incentives cannot exceed 75% of project cost.
How Much Comes Off
| Equipment | Requirement | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Central AC | Tier 1: AHRI-rated SEER2 14.3–16.1 | $100 per unit |
| Central AC | Tier 2: AHRI-rated SEER2 16.2+ | $200 per unit |
| Central air-source heat pump | Must be NEEP ccASHP listed | $450 per unit |
| Mini-split heat pump | Must be NEEP ccASHP listed; limit four outdoor units | $500 per outdoor unit |
| Ground-source heat pump | Closed loop: EER ≥17.0; open loop: EER ≥19.0 | $2,250 per unit |
| Smart thermostat | Wi-Fi; controls AC and/or electric heat; limit two | $50 per thermostat |
Valid from January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026.
Who Files It
The residential member submits the application and invoices. Payment is mailed or credited to the member.
The money is paid to the homeowner.
The Steps to Apply
- Confirm equipment eligibility before installation.
- Submit the heating and cooling application with itemized invoices. Apply for heating and cooling rebates.
Read on October 22, 2026 from the Cherryland Electric Cooperative page. A change to this program is a dated line in the changelog.