East Central Energy - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program
East Central Energy residential energy efficiency rebate program
program summary
East Central Energy (ECE) provides rebates for residential customers to purchase energy efficient equipment. Rebates are offered for recycled refrigerators/freezers, central air conditioning units, air source heat pumps, HVAC system tune-ups, geothermal heat pumps, and Wi-Fi enabled thermostats. In order to be eligible for heat pump and air conditioning rebates, installations must be completed by a certified HVAC contractor registered with ECE.
eligible technologies
Geothermal Heat Pumps, Refrigerators/Freezers, Dehumidifiers, Water Heaters, Air conditioners, Programmable Thermostats, Pool Pumps, LED Lighting, Level-2 Electric Vehicle Service Equipment
website
program administrator
East Central Energy
list of rebates
Refrigerators/Freezers - Minimum rebate of $50
Dehumidifiers - Flat rebate of $25
Programmable Thermostats - Flat rebate of $25
Geothermal Heat Pumps - Flat rebate of $400 per ton
Water Heaters - Flat rebate of $500
Pool Pumps - Flat rebate of $200
Level-2 Electric Vehicle Service Equipment - Flat rebate of $500
LED Lighting - Flat rebate of $30
program notes
- March 18, 2015
- Rebate incentive amounts have changed for certain incentives.
- July 21, 2016
- Updated incentives and contact information.
- June 3, 2019
- Annual review, updates to incentives.
- June 27, 2022
- Annual Review, updated eligible incentives and prices.
- February 14, 2024
- Annual review, incentive amounts and eligible technologies have changed.
What cities does East Central Energy cover?
- The following cities are in the East Central Energy service area. However, this program may not be
available in every city. Check the program website for details.
- Askov, Bethel, Bock, Bowlus, Braham, Brook Park, Bruno, Cambridge, Center City, Chisago City, Clear Lake, Dalbo, Dresser, Finlayson, Foley, Forest Lake, Foreston, Grantsburg, Grasston, Harris, Henriette, Hillman, Hinckley, Isanti, Isle, Lindstrom, Mc Grath, Milaca, Mora, North Branch, Oak Park, Ogilvie, Onamia, Osceola, Pease, Pierz, Pine City, Princeton, Rice, Royalton, Saint Cloud, Saint Croix Falls, Sandstone, Sartell, Sauk Rapids, Scandia, Shafer, Stacy, Stanchfield, Taylors Falls, Wahkon, Willow River, Wyoming