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HVAC Smart Rebates: Open

Enrollment for 2026 is open. AVAILABLE – Rebates are still open.

Serves: OPPD service territory in all or parts of Burt, Cass, Dodge, Douglas, Johnson, Nemaha, Otoe, Pawnee, Richardson, Sarpy, Saunders and Washington counties, including Omaha.

Do I Qualify

  • The home must have an eligible OPPD residential account in good standing.
  • Install new equipment that conditions the home's main living space.
  • Systems smaller than two tons receive half the standard rebate unless they condition the entire home.
  • Equipment serving only a garage, sunroom or outbuilding does not qualify.

How Much Comes Off

HVAC Smart Rebates — program page · rebate chart
EquipmentRequirementAmount
Central air conditioner16 SEER (15.2 SEER2)$265 per system
Central air conditioner17 SEER (16.2 SEER2)$375 per system
Central air conditioner18 and 19 SEER (18.2 & 18.1 SEER2)$450 per system
Central air conditioner20+ SEER; qualifying systems must meet at least 15.2 SEER2$525 per system
Electric heat pumpAll qualifying heat pumps; 15.2 SEER2 or higher$525 per system

Who Files It

The HVAC contractor submits the application and equipment documents. OPPD sends the homeowner the check.

The money is paid to the homeowner.

The Steps to Apply

  1. Have a licensed HVAC contractor confirm the AHRI rating and install the equipment.
  2. Submit the application, AHRI certificate and paid or financed invoice within four months of installation and in the same calendar year. Apply.

Read on October 22, 2026 from the Omaha Public Power District page. A change to this program is a dated line in the changelog.