Effective as of January 1, 2010:
- Electric water heater (Res. Only) $50
- High efficiency room air conditioning unit (Res. Only) $50
- Energy Star clothes washer (Res. Only) $100
- Energy Star dishwasher (Res. Only) $50
- Energy Star refrigerator (Res. Only) $75
- Ground source heat pump on new installation (Res. and C&I) $750 per ton
*WRVEC will not rebate Direct Expansion Systems
- Ground source heat pump replacement of existing unit (Res. and C&I) $150 per ton
*WRVEC will not rebate Direct Expansion Systems
- Dual fuel heat pump 14.5 SEER or higher (Res. and C&I) $150 per ton
- Air source heat pump 14.5 SEER or higher (Res. And C&I) $75 per ton
Appliance Rebates
1.) For electric water heaters, the rebate will only apply for the replacement of an existing unit with an efficiency rating of less than .9 for a new higher efficient unit. The efficiency rating of the replacement unit must be a minimum of .9.
*Tankless water heaters are not eligible for this program.
2.) For room air conditioning units, the rebate will apply for the purchase of a new Energy Star unit or for the replacement of an existing unit with a new Energy Star unit.
3.) For clothes washers and dishwashers, the rebate will apply for the replacement of an existing unit with a new Energy Star unit and only if electric water heating is present.
4.) For refrigerators, the rebate will apply for the purchase of a new Energy Star unit or the replacement of an existing unit with a new Energy Star unit and member must show proof that the old unit is hauled away and disposed of properly.
Appliance Rebate Form
Heating and Air Conditioning
1.) For ground source heat pumps, the rebate will apply for the following applications:
- Replacement of electric resistance heat
- On new home construction
- Retrofit of an existing propane or natural gas heating system
- Replacement of existing ground source heat pump
*WRVEC will not rebate Direct Expansion Systems
Electric backup heat will be allowed for ground source heat pump units. The following specs will be used for the sizing of the ground source heat pump.
A Manual J calculation must be done using a 70 degree design temperature as the extreme on the heating side. The electric backup heat must be separated from the ground source unit with a separate breaker and must be wired to only act as second stage supplemental heat on a two stage thermostat or as emergency heat. The distribution system should also determine if a minimum of R-38 insulation is present in the ceiling and a minimum of R-13 is present in the walls.
*Maximum Rebate is 50 Tons for Commercial Members & 10 Tons for Residential Members.
Ground Source Heat Pump Rebate Form
2.) For dual fuel heat pumps, the rebate will apply for the following criteria:
- Replacement of electric resistance heat
- On new home construction
- Retrofit of an existing propane or natural gas heating system
- Replacement of an existing air source heat pump
- Must use propane or natural gas as auxiliary and/or emergency heat source
The dual fuel heat pump must use a propane or natural gas system for supplemental heat. White River recommends that a temperature setting of 25 degrees or the manufacturer/installer recommendation be used as the cut-in point for the supplemental heat to activate. The heat pump must be a 14.5 SEER or higher Energy Star rated model and meet the federal efficiency standards.
*Maximum Rebate is 50 Tons for Commercial Members & 10 Tons for Residential Members.
Dual Fuel Heat Pump Rebate Form
3.) For air source heat pumps, the rebate will apply for the following criteria:
- Replacement of propane or natural gas heating system
- On new home construction
- Retrofit of existing electric resistance heat
- Replacement of an existing air source heat pump
The air source heat pump must be a 14.5 SEER or higher Energy Star rated model and meet the federal efficiency standards.
*Maximum rebate of 10 tons per meter on air source heat pumps.
Air Source Heat Pump Rebate Form
Qualifying Customer
To qualify for the rebate program, you must be a member of White River Electric with an active account in our service territory and verify that the equipment being replaced meets the criteria for this program and is installed on an active account in our service territory. The structure in which the customer resides must be a permanent structure.
Cooperative members eligible for the rebates should fill out the appropriate form and submit it to White River Electric. The form should include all requested information. All transactions that are part of this program element are subject to follow-up audits by the White River staff. Rebate forms and any questions should be forwarded to:
White River Valley Electric Cooperative
Attn: Member Services/Rebate Program
PO Box 969
Branson, MO 65615
