Technology Rebates

Our rebate program will help you save money on the replacement or new installation of air source heat pumps, geothermal systems, electric water heaters and smart thermostats.

Members are eligible for one rebate per category per year.

All rebates will be applied as a bill credit upon receiving the completed rebate application and proof of purchase. You can email your completed application and proof of purchase to julie.lowe@sweci.com, or mail it to: Julie Lowe, 525 US Route 40, Greenville, IL 62246. You’re also welcome to leave your materials in the drop box at our Greenville office.

Heating & Cooling

High efficiency heat pumps can significantly increase the comfort of your home while lowering your energy bills. If you’re thinking of upgrading to or installing a new air source or ground source heat pump, our $300 rebate will help you offset some of the cost.

To qualify for the rebate, your heat pump must be the primary source of heat in your home. It may be installed in a newly constructed home, or replace electric resistance heat, propane or fuel oil heat. Installed backup heat must be electric, and the condenser and coil must be replaced and/or installed as a matched set.

Requirements for air source heat pumps include:

At least 16 SEER
9 HSPF

Requirements for ground source (geothermal) heat pumps include:

For closed systems—at least 17 SEER; COP 3.6
For open systems – at least 21.1 SEER; COP 4.1

Water Heaters

Water heating accounts for about 18 percent of your home’s energy use. Choosing an energy efficient water heater can help you reduce your monthly water heating bills.

To qualify for our $250 water heater rebate, you can install an electric water heater as part of a newly constructed home, or replace an existing gas water heater with an electric model.

Your water heater must be at least 50 gallons and one rebate is allowed per home.

On-demand water heaters qualify for this rebate.

Smart Thermostats

A smart thermostat learns your lifestyle and adjusts the temperature of your home automatically, helping you use less energy and save money.

With a smart thermostat, you can control your home’s temperature settings, even when you’re at work or on the road. Connected to your Wi-Fi, your smart thermostat allows you to monitor and change your home’s temperature from your smart phone, tablet or PC.

You can install a smart thermostat as part of a newly constructed home, or replace an existing manual or programmable thermostat.

To qualify for our $50 rebate, your smart thermostat must be:

Energy Star certified
Internet-enabled

EV Charger

Autumn 2020 marked the launch of Southwestern Electric Cooperative’s EV Program—an initiative to promote EV education in cooperative communities. As part of the program, Southwestern offers a $200 bill credit to members who install Level 2 EV chargers.

All brands are eligible for the offer. Rebate forms are available here.

Southwestern Electric is working with its software system developer to program EV charging incentive rates. Rates will be structured to reward EV owners, with margin enough to fund infrastructure improvements.

Until incentive rates are in place, EVs will charge at a member’s existing electric rate. “For example, if you’re on Southwestern’s Residential Rate, your vehicle will charge on that rate until our EV rates are in place,” explained Julie Lowe, EV program coordinator.

For more information about the EV Pilot Program, contact Julie Lowe, program coordinator, at (800) 637-8667 or julie.lowe@sweci.com.

To download a rebate form, click here.

Read our articles about EVs in the July and September 2020 issues of The Southwestern.