Rebate Programs

Rebates for Energy Efficiency Projects

Make energy efficiency improvements, get a rebate and reduce your energy consumption

High Efficiency Air Conditioner and/or Heat Pump: $100 to $1600
Solar Water Heater: $400 to $800
(Solar) Photovoltaic System: $500 per kilowatt

Columbia Water and Light provides incentives for you to be energy efficient because it is good for our community. You can reduce your utility bills and help the environment. For the utility, lowering your demand means we purchase less wholesale energy power costs which helps your electric rates stay low. Depending on what you are purchasing you could also be eligible for a Federal Energy Tax Credit.

Super Saver Loans: If you need help with financing your project, check out our low-interest loan program.

Air Conditioner – Air Source Heat Pump Rebate

As much as half the energy used in your home can go to keeping it heated or cooled. If your cooling system is older than 10 years, you have frequent service problems and/or you see your utility bills going up, it is time to consider installing a new unit.

Download the Air Conditioner/Air Source Heat Pump Rebate application in a .pdf file. The application includes a checklist of items you will need to receive a rebate.

A copy of the final mechanical permit from Protective Inspection is required.
A copy of the paid receipt must list the model numbers for the condenser, the matched evaporator coil, the expansion valve and any additional installed equipment as listed in the ARI Directory.
The rebate application form and receipts must be submitted to Columbia Water and Light within six months of the air conditioner unit’s installation. Incomplete or incorrect applications will have thirty days to provide the correct information or risk losing their place in the rebate funding process.
Rebates are offered on a first come, first serve basis as funding is available each fiscal year.

**NOTE** Check the ARI Directory for SEER rating confirmation before completing the purchase of a new unit. Sometimes the manufacturer's SEER rating can be rated higher than the unit can actually perform.

Air Conditioner/Heat Pump Rebate Chart

SEER	1 TON	1.5 TON	2 TON	2.5 TON	3 TON	3.5 TON	4 TON	5 TON
14	$50	$75	$100	$100	$100	$150	$200	$300
14.5	$75	$125	$150	$175	$200	$250	$300	$450
15	$100	$150	$200	$250	$300	$350	$400	$600
15.5	$125	$175	$250	$325	$400	$450	$500	$700
16	$150	$225	$300	$400	$500	$550	$600	$800
16.5	$175	$250	$350	$450	$550	$625	$700	$900
17	$200	$300	$400	$500	$600	$700	$800	$1000
17.5	$225	$325	$450	$550	$650	$775	$900	$1100
18	$250	$375	$500	$600	$700	$850	$1000	$1200
18.5	$275	$400	$550	$650	$750	$900	$1050	$1300
19	$300	$450	$600	$700	$800	$950	$1100	$1400
19.5	$325	$475	$650	$750	$850	$1000	$1150	$1500
20	$350	$500	$700	$800	$900	$1050	$1200	$1600

Solar Water Heater Rebate

Download the solar water heater rebate application in a .pdf file The application includes a checklist of items you will need to receive a rebate.

Solar water heating is a simple, efficient, and affordable technology that can cut water heating costs by 50 – 80%. A family of four generally needs two 4’ X 8’ collector panels connected to an 80 gallon storage tank. The insulated tank holds the hot water until you need it. It requires little maintenance and helps create a sustainable environment with less dependency on energy created from fossil fuels.

There is an $800 rebate for a natural gas water heating customer to convert to a solar electric water heating system. All electric customers can receive a $400 rebate for the installation of a solar water heating system. Solar water heaters are also eligible for a Federal Tax Credit!

Solar water heaters must have a Solar Rating Certification Corporation (SRCC) rating of OG 300. The manufacturer must provide a minimum five (5) year warranty on major components. Applications be submitted before the equipment is installed so the unit can meet all rebate qualifications.

(Solar) Photovoltaic System Rebate

Electric customers that install photovoltaic (PV) systems on their property can produce electricity for their own use. Through an interconnection agreement with Columbia Water and Light, you can potentially sell back extra energy you don’t use to the utility. Install a new unit and you can receive $500 per kilowatt for 250 to 10,000 watt photovoltaic system plus a Federal Tax Credit!