Thinking about replacing your aging heating and cooling system with a more energy efficient furnace and air source heat pump? Or is your refrigerator failing to keep up? Not only can you save energy and money when you replace with more efficient equipment, you may be eligible for Brown County REA rebates if you purchase Energy Star products.
Rebates of $100 or less will be paid as a bill credit and rebates over $100 will be paid by check, unless you request a bill credit
Enjoy the best of both worlds with an Air Source Heat Pump (ASHP) which provides home cooling and heating with 72% less electricity than conventional air conditioner and furnaces.
Rebates are available when you install an ASHP or Hybrid System and it is placed on load control with a non-electric or storage backup. The heat pump rebates are based on Heating Seasonal Performance Factor (HSPF) or new standard equivalent (HSPF2) coupled with a minimum 14.3-SEER rating. Enhanced residential rebates will be offered all year as funds remain.
Load Controlled with whole house non-electric backup (Dual Fuel eligible) minimum requirements:
- High Efficiency 14.3 SEER2 and 7.5 HSPF2 $1,500 rebate
- Premium Efficiency 16 SEER2 and 8.5 HSPF2 $2,000 rebate
Not Load Controlled (Electric backup allowed, No Reduced Rate) minimum requirements:
- High Efficiency 14.3 SEER2 and 7.5 HSPF2 $750 rebate
- Premium Efficiency 16 SEER2 and 8.5 HSPF2 $1,000 rebate
When submitting please provide an invoice, copy of AHRI certificate, and a rebate form found below.
Installing a new Energy Star certified Geothermal Heat Pump qualifies for $400 per ton rebate. When it is placed on load control with a whole house storage or non-electric backup heat source it qualifies for a $500 bonus rebate.
Replacing a Geothermal Heat Pump unit qualifies for a $1,000 rebate.
When submitting please provide an invoice, copy of AHRI certificate, and a rebate form found below.
No ductwork in your home? No problem!
Energy Star Ductless Mini Split Heat Pumps can efficiently heat and cool your home.
- Up to 1 ton, minimum 7.5 HSPF2 and 14.3 SEER2 $150 rebate
- Greater than 1 ton, minimum 7.5 HSPF2 and 14.3 SEER2 $300 rebate
- Greater than 1 ton, minimum 8.0 HSPF2 and 16.0 SEER2 $500 rebate
Rebate paid per outdoor condensing unit. Rebate not to exceed 50% of unit cost.
When submitting please provide an invoice, copy of AHRI certificate, and a rebate form found below.
Members who install a new furnace with an Electronically Commutated Motor (ECM) can receive a $25 rebate. Must be ENERGY STAR certified. This is the only rebate the BCREA offers on furnaces.
When submitting please provide an invoice, copy of AHRI certificate, and a rebate form found below.
Upgrade to an Energy Star WiFi/Smart Thermostat for your heating and cooling equipment and receive a $25 rebate.
When submitting please provide copy of receipt, brand, model number, Energy Star proof, and rebate form found below.
Complete the tune-up checklist portion on the Heating & Cooling rebate form (link below) and include a copy of the bill from the contractor to receive a $25 rebate.
Only eligible for this rebate every two years and unit must be at least three years old to qualify.
Brown County REA will pay the cost to install a load control receiver or to connect existing receiver to central air conditioner or heat pump unit and receive a $50 rebate.
Refrigerator or Freezer with recycling: Must be Energy Star rated. Minimum 7.7 cu. ft. Recycling of old unit required to qualify. $75 rebate available when you must submit proof of purchase, Energy Star certification, proof of recycling, and rebate form found below. No rebate is given if the old unit wasn't recycled.
Clothes Dryer: To receive $25 rebate you must submit proof of purchase, Energy Star certification, and rebate form found below.
Dehumidifier: To receive $25 rebate you must submit proof of purchase, Energy Star certification, and rebate form found below.
Receive a $30 rebate for a member-owned LED yard light that is (40 watt or higher).
Limit one rebate per member.
Submit proof of purchase with model number and wattage to receive rebate.
Lighting rebate is only offered on retrofit projects (no new construction).
CI&A rebates are also available on the following:
- Electric Forklifts
- Robotic Milking Systems
- Heating Ventilation & Cooling
- Compressed Air
- Dairy Plate Coolers
- and other custom electricals applications
Please contact the Brown County REA office to learn more.
$25 rebate for minimum $150 pre-tax priced leaf blower, chainsaw, pole saw, lawn edger, trimmer/weed/whip.
$50 on a $399-$599 electric push lawn mower, snowblower or snow thrower.
$100 on electric snowblower pre-tax priced $599 and above or electric riding lawn mower.
Submit a copy of the invoice. Limit one rebate per member.
REBATE OVERVIEW
For information on all rebates offered by BCREA, visit our Residential Rebates Overview fact sheet:
HVAC REBATES
For all HVAC rebates, a contractor signature is required along with the member signature.
When working with your contractor, ask them if they are planning to fill out this form. If not, provide this form to your contractor:
APPLIANCE REBATES
For certain ENERGY STAR appliances, BCREA offers rebates.
To access the integrated form for immediate submission,
see the Appliance Rebate Integrated Form or select the PDF link below.
Appliance Rebate (pdf)
Appliance Rebate (online)
ELECTRIC VEHICLE REBATES & PROGRAMS
With the purchase of your EV and EV charger, BCREA offers rebates.
To access the integrated form for immediate submission,
see the Electric Vehicle Charger Integrated ChargeWise Form, Electric Vehicle Charger Integrated Revolt Form,
or select the PDF link below.
Electric Vehicle Charger Rebate (pdf)
EV ChargeWise Enrollment (online)
EV Revolt Enrollment (online)
SMART THERMOSTAT REBATE
When upgrading your HVAC, consider installing a smart thermostat to gain control of your home's energy use,
even when you're away, and to qualify for an additional rebate.
To access the integrated form for immediate submission, see the Smart Thermostat Integrated Rebate Form
or select the PDF link below.
Smart Thermostat (pdf)
Smart Thermostat (online)
WATER HEATING REBATES
While BCREA offers electric water heaters, your needs may be better-fulfilled by a heat pump water heater (HPWH).
After installing a HPWH, consider applying for the rebate to mitigate the cost.
To access the integrated form for immediate submission, see the Heat Pump Water Heater Integrated Rebate Form
or select the PDF link below.
To apply for the replacement/new ECM for water heaters, see the Water Heater ECM Integrated Rebate Form
or select the PDF link below.
Water Heating (pdf)
Heat Pump Water Heater (online)
ECM for Water Heater (online)
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