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East Central Energy Air Source Heat Pump Rebate — high efficiency: Open

Enrollment for 2026 is open. Open. Rebates are available on a first-come, first-served basis; rebates end when funds are exhausted.

Serves: Parts of Aitkin, Benton, Carlton, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Pine, Sherburne, and Washington counties (MN), plus Burnett, Douglas, and Washburn counties (WI).

Do I Qualify

  • Purchase and install the equipment during the current program year within ECE's service area.
  • Confirm funding with ECE. An ECE employee must verify installation.

How Much Comes Off

East Central Energy Air Source Heat Pump Rebate — high efficiency — program page
EquipmentRequirementAmount
Ducted or hybrid air-source heat pump5 tons or smaller; SEER2 ≥ 14.3; HSPF2 ≥ 7.5$750 per system

Who Files It

The member submits the signed form with contractor information and the receipt.

The money is paid to the homeowner.

The Steps to Apply

  1. Verify equipment ratings and funding before purchase.
  2. Email the completed application and receipt to residentialrebates@ecemn.com.

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