General Criteria
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Applicant must be a member of OTEC and/or...
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Provide proof that the energy efficiency equipment is installed within OTEC’s service territory.
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Rebates are subject to funding at the time. Funding is always limited and the programs are operated on a first-come, first-serve basis.
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Rebates will not exceed the cost of the project, including labor and equipment.
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Rebate program requirements must be fully met and verifiable upon completion.
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Additional qualifying criteria may be added or changed depending upon funding sources available.
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Rebates may not be combined
Keep your home efficient, and save money.
Enjoy the rewards of energy efficiency. This list of utility incentives is updated throughout the year; however, utility incentive programs can change at any time. For more information, contact your local OTEC office.
Appliance Programs
If you are interested in receiving a rebate for one of the below appliances, please view the corresponding form found on the right sidebar of this page.
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Energy Star clothes washer
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Energy Star clothes dryers
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Energy Star dishwashers
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Energy Star refrigerators
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Energy Star freezers
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Electric stoves, ranges, ovens
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Electric water heaters (heat pump water heaters fall under a different category, please contact OTEC for more information)
Buy Local
Buy your product, that qualifies for an OTEC rebate, from a local vendor and receive an additional credit on your electric bill for our Buy Local Program
Heat Pump Program
OTEC offers various rebates for heat pumps installed by a participating heating contractor. Rebates range from $500 on up.
We also offer incentives for web-enabled thermostats. The qualified products list and installation form can be found in the sidebar on the righthand side of this page.
Manufactured Home Program
OTEC offers an incentive towards an all-electric manufactured home that is constructed to the National Energy Efficiency Manufactured (NEEM) home standards, also known as the ENERGY STAR® Manufactured Home Program.
Window Program
OTEC offers rebates based on window type, heating, and cooling and how many square feet of windows you are replacing. Please access the window packet through the forms link.
Water Heater Coupon
Install a new all-electric heat pump (indoor and outdoor units both operate on electric) and receive a coupon good for $200 off a water heater from one of OTEC’s local participating vendors.
Thermostatically Controlled Outlet Program
Do you have a pump house or a separate utility building that you keep heated with an electric space heater to keep the pipes from freezing? Purchase a thermostatically controlled outlet that turns the heater on at 35 and off at 45. Bring the box and the receipt to your local OTEC office for a credit on your electric bill.
Insulation
Do you have permanently installed electric heat and a home with zero insulation (either in the walls, floor or ceiling)? Contact OTEC for rebate options
Contact your local OTEC office to learn more.
Agriculture Program Rebates
Many incentives are available to upgrade irrigation systems, sprinklers, cattle fountains, and variable frequency drive (VFD). The rebates vary depending upon the amount of energy savings to be realized.
Enjoy the rewards of energy efficiency
Commercial Lighting
OTEC offers rebates to commercial businesses to change their existing lighting to more energy efficient lighting. Rebates are based on the number of fixtures and the type of lamps used. We also offer incentives for new construction LED lighting.
Commercial Windows
This incentive is for commercial buildings that meet the criteria for the window rebate. Qualifying criteria requires that newly installed windows meet minimum requirements and the building be heated with permanently installed electric heat.
Commercial HVAC
OTEC offers incentives for new HVAC system, upgraded systems, connected thermostats.
Commercial Appliances
If you are interested in receiving a rebate for one of the below appliances, please fill out an application. Forms are located on the right sidebar.
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Energy Star clothes washer
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Energy Star clothes dryers
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Energy Star dishwashers
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Energy Star refrigerators
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Energy Star freezers
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Electric stoves, ranges, ovens
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Electric water heaters (heat pump water heaters fall under a different category, please contact OTEC for more information)
Commercial Custom Projects
OTEC offers incentives for other projects that will save energy that is documentable through a measure and verification process.
Contact your local OTEC office to learn more.