Heating and Cooling Rebates
Ground source heat pump (GSHP)
- Rebate amount is $150 per ton (10 ton max) for qualifying GSHPs.
- EnergyWise® rate available when you enroll in Dual Fuel and Cycled AC programs.
- EnergyWise® program requires a full backup heating system.
- Systems must be a minimum of 9kW electric heat to qualify.
- Fill out a paper application.
- Please allow 4-6 weeks for processing.
- Learn more about GSHPs.
air source heat pump (aSHP)
- Member must enroll in Dual Fuel and Cycled AC programs.
- Must be installed by a Quality Install Certified Contractor.
- Rebates are available:
- $500 for ≥ 14.3 SEER2 & ≥ 7.5 HSPF2
- $800 for 2025 CEE Tier 1 Listed
- Please visit https://www.ahridirectory.org/ to learn if your ASHP meets the minimum requirements.
- Learn more about AHSPs.
- Stearns Electric needs to inspect the completed system. Your contractor will submit the Quality Install form and EnergyWise® agreement signed before the rebate is processed. Please allow 4-6 weeks for processing.
- To enroll, contact Stearns Electric at (800) 962-0655.
Ductless Air Source Heat Pump
Please visit the ENERGY STAR® Appliances Rebates page for details.
eCM (electronically commutated motor) Replacement
- Must be part of new HVAC system or a new ECM replacement on an existing HVAC system.
- $50 rebate for qualifying ECM replacement.
- Fill out a paper application.
DUAL FUEL HEATING PROGRAM
- One-time* $200 rebate available for qualifying new heating systems.
*Requires separate dual fuel metering system; one metering system and demand response unit per structure allowed. - Participants must have an electric resistive heating system of 9 kW or more, combined with an acceptable whole home backup heating system equal to or greater than the electric system enrolled on the program. Learn more about qualifying electric heating systems.
- Failure to have a working backup heating system will result in removal from the program.
- Learn more on our Dual Fuel Heating Program page.
- Contact our Energy Services department at (800) 962-0655 to secure your rebate.
wifi thermostat
- Smart thermostats, on average, save members between 10-12 percent on heating and 15 percent on cooling costs.
- $25 rebate for qualifying WiFi Thermostat.
- Fill out a paper application.
ac tune-up
- $25 rebate when an AC contractor performs a Central Air Conditioning tune up.
- AC tune up must be completed within Stearns Electric’s service territory before September 1, 2024.
- All rebates will be issued as a credit on your electric bill.
- Fill out a paper application.
Rebates are only available for equipment purchased on or after January 1, 2025. Equipment must be installed where electricity is supplied by Stearns Electric Association. To receive these rebates, print the appropriate application, fill it out and mail it to the address listed on the form. The receipt of the appliance purchase must also be included.
To see additional rebates, click on EnergyWise® Rebates link below:
EnergyWise® Rebates
QUESTIONS
Contact our Energy Services department during business hours at (800) 962-0655.