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Ground Source Heat Pump Rebate - SD
Ground Source Heat Pump Rebates
Cash rebate of $300 per ton for South Dakota customers, to make your purchase more affordable.
Overview
As of January 1, 2013, South Dakota customers can get a cash rebate of $300 per ton (no tonnage limit) with the purchase of a qualifying ground source heat pump.
| Efficiency Rating | Rebate |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR® qualified, closed-loop systems, with a minimum 14.1 EER rating and 3.3 COP | $300 per ton |
Benefits
- Ground source heat pumps that earn the ENERGY STAR label use about 30% less energy than a standard ground source heat pump.
- Rebates lower the initial cost of the equipment.
- These units use less energy to operate, and that’s good for the environment.
Who Qualifies
Xcel Energy residential electric account holders in South Dakota, where electricity is used for the primary heating and cooling source. Customers will be required to install the ground source heat pump for both space heating and cooling.
How to Get Started
- Find a registered contractor.
- Purchase and install a new, qualifying furnace or boiler between January 1, 2013 and December 31, 2013. 2012 Installations: Applications for 2012 installations that are postmarked between January 1, 2013 and July 31, 2013 will receive 2013 rebate amounts.
- Download the rebate application or ask for one from your installing contractor.
- Complete and mail the application by July 31, 2014 (include your dated invoice). It takes about six weeks to receive a rebate check.
Additional Information
What equipment is eligible?
- Only closed-loop, ground source heat pumps, with a minimum 14.1 EER rating and 3.3 COP, that are currently listed on the ENERGY STAR website, can earn a rebate.
- Additionally, the unit must include air cooling AND heating applications. No pond installations or “pump and dumps”.
Read the back of the rebate application for program details.
Ground source heat pumps are not eligible to participate in any other Xcel Energy rebate program offer.
Rebates may take up to six weeks to process after the application has been submitted. Rebate applications are processed individually; you will receive one check per application if approved. Please retain a copy of your paperwork.
For more details, please read the back of the rebate application or contact your contractor or retailer.
If you have any questions, call us at 1-800-895-4999.
