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 14.5-SEER rating. Enhanced residential rebates will be offered all year as funds remain.
- 8.2 HSPF/7.0 HSPF2 to 8.8 HSPF/7.5 HSPF2 $1,000 rebate
- 9.0 HSPF/7.7 HSPF2 to 9.5 HSPF/8.1 HSPF2 $1,500 rebate
- > 9.5 HSPF/8.1 HSPF2 $2,000 rebate
Load Controlled with whole house non-electric backup (Dual Fuel eligible)
Not Load Controlled (Electric backup allowed, No Reduced Rate)
- ≥ 8.2 HSPF/7.0 HSPF2 $500 rebate
- ≥ 9.0 HSPF/7.7 HSPF2 $750 rebate
- >9.5 HSPF/8.1 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 a $2,000 rebate. When it is placed on load control with a whole house storage or non-electric backup heat source it qualifies for a reduced electric rate and $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.
Receive a $500 rebate if electricity if your home's primary heat source. Pair with a delivered fuel heating system to earn a $300 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. 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 2022 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.