Howard Electric Cooperative Rebates: Open
Enrollment for 2026 is open. Open. Howard Electric offers rebates on heat pump systems, water heaters, advanced thermostats and EV charging stations.
Serves: Howard County, southern Randolph County, and portions of southeastern Chariton County and northern Boone County.
Do I Qualify
- You must be a Howard Electric member.
- Use a certified dealer for air-source and mini-split installations.
- Submit the receipt and application within 90 days.
How Much Comes Off
| Equipment | Requirement | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dual-fuel ducted heat pump | ENERGY STAR cold climate; 8.1 HSPF2 minimum; existing fossil-fuel backup | $300 per ton |
| Dual-fuel ducted heat pump | ENERGY STAR cold climate; 8.1 HSPF2 minimum; new fossil-fuel backup | $500 per ton |
| New geothermal installation | ENERGY STAR +2; 19.1 EER minimum; Delta T 80; Manual J | $800 per ton |
| Geothermal indoor replacement | ENERGY STAR +2; 19.1 EER minimum | $450 per ton |
| Ductless mini-split base payment | ENERGY STAR; 15.2 SEER2 minimum; three-ton minimum; no electric backup | $150 per outdoor condensing unit |
| Ductless mini-split capacity payment | Same qualifying ductless system | $100 per ton |
| Smart thermostat | New ENERGY STAR thermostat replacing a manual or programmable thermostat | $50 per thermostat |
Who Files It
The member completes the application. Payment is a bill credit or check.
The money is paid to the homeowner.
The Steps to Apply
- Confirm equipment eligibility with Howard Electric.
- Use the measure's online application on the rebates page. Rebate applications.
Read on October 22, 2026 from the Howard Electric Cooperative page. A change to this program is a dated line in the changelog.