Rebate Information

Ozark Border Electric Cooperative Rebate Program

REBATES

The Cooperative has rebates available to members who purchase certain energy efficient appliances and heat pumps.  Please see the rebate applications for other important terms and conditions. Applications can be found at any Cooperative office or online at www.ozarkborder.org.

 Eligibility:

     ·        Must be a member in good standing of the Cooperative.

     ·        Rebates are limited to Cooperative services that purchase 6,000 or more kilowatt-hours on an annual basis.

     ·        The structure in which the member resides must be a permanent structure on a permanent foundation on the land owned by the member.  

     ·        Member must fill in all information requested on the application form including the installation address, mailing address and cooperative account number.

     ·        Rebate applications must be signed and submitted to the cooperative with an original dated sales receipt within 90 days of purchase. Used equipment does not qualify.

     ·        The Cooperative reserves the right to conduct random inspections of installations.

     ·        Dealers or distributors are not eligible for rebates.

 

Mini Split (Ductless) - $150 per condensing unit

  • Cannot be equipped with electric auxiliary heat
  • Energy Star certified.
  • Limit of 2 condensing units/meter..
  • AHRI certificate required.

                         

Mini-Split (Ductless)


Heat Pump Water Heaters - $750

  • Available for new installation or replacement of an existing unit that is less than 0.90 efficiency.
  • No size restrictions.
  • The energy efficiency rating of the new unit must meet Department of Energy (DOE) standards at the time of manufacture.
  • Tankless water heaters are not eligible for this program.
  • Must provide the brand name and model number.
  • Limit two rebates per metered account.
  • The rebate amount is limited to 50% of the total cost of the unit.


Energy Star Heat Pump Water Heater Rebate Application


Energy Star Certified Smart Thermostat - $50

  • Available for new installation or replacement of an existing manual or programmable thermostat.
  • Must be an Energy Star rated smart thermostat.
  • Limit two rebates per metered account.
  • The rebate amount is limited to 50% of the total cost of the unit.

Energy Star Smart Thermostat Rebate Application


Air Source Heat Pumps & Mini Split (Ducted Systems) - $300 per ton for replacement, $500 per ton for new

  • Must have fossil fuel backup
  • Limited to 10 tons residential and 50 tons commercial.
  • Available for new construction or replacement of an existing unit.
  • Must be controlled by an automatic thermostat.
  • Equipment must be installed by a certified dealer and meet Energy Star cold climate rating of 8.1 HSPF2 or greater.
  • The rebate amount is limited to 50% of the total cost of the unit.
  • AHRI certificate required.
  • Limit one per metered account.

Air Source Heat Pump and Mini-Split (Ducted Systems) Rebate Application
Ground Source Heat Pump - $750 per ton for a new installation (including loop) / $300 per ton for replacements of heat pump only

  • Limited to 10 tons residential and 50 tons commercial
  • Available for new construction or replacement of an existing unit
  • Equipment must be installed by a certified dealer and meet Energy Star +2 SEER rating
  • DX (direct expansion) ground source heat pump installations are not eligible for rebates.
  • AHRI certificate required.
  • The rebate amount is limited to 50% of the total cost of the unit.


Ground Source Heat Pump Rebate Application

The Cooperative is not responsible if your contractor, retailer, builder or other party provides you with inaccurate information about the amount or conditions of the actual rebate.  Rebate qualifications are subject to change at the cooperative’s discretion and the program may end at any time without notice.