Do I Qualify
- Your CEC account must be active and in good standing.
- Air-source equipment must heat the whole home. Packaged systems and geothermal-to-air-source replacements are ineligible.
- Rebates cannot exceed 75% of installation cost. Annual residential limits also apply.
How Much Comes Off
| Equipment | Requirement | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ducted split-system heat pump | 16.0 SEER2 minimum; no minimum HSPF/2 | $500 per home |
| Non-cold-climate ducted heat pump | 15.2 SEER2 and 8.1 HSPF2 minimum | $750 per home |
| Cold-climate ducted heat pump | 15.2 SEER2; 8.1 HSPF2; COP at 5° ≥ 1.75; NEEP cold-climate approval | $1,500 per home |
| Dual-fuel ducted heat pump and furnace | 15.2 SEER2; 7.5 HSPF2; furnace 90% AFUE minimum | $1,000 per home |
| Closed-loop geothermal heat pump | Water-to-air: 17.1 EER and 3.6 COP minimum | $750 per Ton |
| Open-loop geothermal heat pump | Water-to-air: 17.1 EER and 3.6 COP minimum | $750 per Ton |
| Wi-Fi smart thermostat | ENERGY STAR; replaces a thermostat without Wi-Fi; controls ducted central AC or heat pump | $50 per thermostat |
Who Files It
The homeowner or contractor may file. Approved rebates are paid to the member by check.
The money is paid to the homeowner.
The Steps to Apply
- Submit within 60 days of completion through the CEC application linked from its residential rebates page. Official rebate applications.
- For HVAC, attach the paid invoice, AHRI certificate and heat-load calculation.
Read on October 22, 2026 from the Citizens Electric Corporation page. A change to this program is a dated line in the changelog.