Rebates

From hot water heaters to irrigation systems, Northern Electric Cooperative offers rebates that will save members money on products that can help them save time and energy.

Electric Water Heater Rebates

Replace existing electric unit*

$8 / gallon

Construction of new home WITHOUT electric heat*

$8 / gallon

Construction of new home WITH electric heat*

$10 / gallon

Conversion from gas or propane*

$10 / gallon

Only one water heater rebate can be redeemed per structure every 10 years. Members may also be eligible for a $6 per month bill credit for having a water heater connected to load management.

*Note: All water heaters must be lifetime warranty units, minimum 50 gallons, and connected to the load management system to qualify for any associated rebates and credits. Members may purchase a qualified unit from Northern Electric Cooperative, or any vendor, contractor, or installer and receive the rebate with a valid receipt.

**All Marathon electric water heaters must be registered online within 90 days of installation to receive a LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY. If the water heater is not registered within the time frame an automatic 10-year limited warranty will apply to the new appliance.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER WATER HEATER.

Single Family Residential Heating Incentives

  • Electric Heat Rebate: Northern Electric offers a $600 cash rebate for the installation of a two ton or larger ground source or air source heat pump with a minimum rating of 8.5 HSPF (Heating Seasonal Performance Factor). *Minimum 10 kW electric resistance backup required for air source rebate
  • Special Electric Heat Rate: A special heat rate is available for members with electric heating systems. Visit the Electric Heat Rate page to learn about the requirements to receive this special rate.
  • Loans For Electric Heating Systems: A five-percent interest loan for 84 months is available to members to cover the cost of installing a new 8.5 HSPF air-source heat pump with a minimum 10 kW electric resistance backup, or geothermal heat pump with a minimum rating of 8.5 HSPF. MAXIMUM LOAN AMOUNT IS $10,000. Ductwork, wiring, and labor can be included in the loan. *A credit application must be filled out and approved before loan payment can be received. 

Commercial System Heating Incentives

  • Geothermal and air-source heat pumps - $50 / ton capacity
  • Resistance heat installations - $10 / kW (600 kW maximum)

Irrigation Incentives

A $750 rebate is available to irrigators who install a third-party irrigation management system on their pivots. Third-party irrigation management systems can provide information to irrigators on their smart devices and allow producers to start, stop, and monitor their pivots remotely. Irrigators must be enrolled in the Northern Electric load management program to qualify for the rebate. Text message and email notifications are available for load-control times.

Please call a Northern Electric Member Services Representative at 605-225-0310 for details on qualifying third-party irrigation management systems.

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Northern Electric Cooperative members must be in good standing with the co-op in order to receive rebates and incentives. Please contact a Northern Electric member services representative at 605-225-0310 to request more information or to apply for the rebates listed above.