Smart energy choices make a home more comfortable and power bills more affordable. That’s why WRVEC is currently offering several services to help members make their existing homes more energy efficient.
Rebates and Audits
Appliance Rebates
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This rebate will be discontinued June 30, 2025
Who is eligible to apply for a rebate?
WRVEC members with residential accounts are eligible to apply.
What is the rebate amount?
The rebate for the new appliance is $50 with a limit of two per account.
Does my appliance qualify?
Please view the full criteria through the link below, but your appliance may qualify if it is:
- 40 gallons or larger
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CURRENT PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Who is eligible to apply for a rebate?
WRVEC members with residential and commercial accounts are eligible to apply.
What is the rebate amount?
The rebate for the new appliance is 50%, up to $500, with a limit of two per account.
Does my appliance qualify?
Please view the full criteria through the link below, but your appliance may qualify if it is:
- A water heater using heat pump technology
- 40 gallons or larger
- ENERGY STAR rated
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS as of JULY 1, 2025
Who is eligible to apply for a rebate?
WRVEC members with residential and commercial accounts are eligible to apply.
What is the rebate amount?
The rebate for the new appliance is 50%, up to $750, with a limit of two per account.
Does my appliance qualify?
Please view the full criteria through the link below, but your appliance may qualify if it is:
- A water heater using heat pump technology
- 40 gallons or larger
- ENERGY STAR rated
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This rebate will be discontinued June 30, 2025
Who is eligible to apply for a rebate?
WRVEC members with residential accounts are eligible to apply.
What is the rebate amount?
The rebate for the new appliance is $50 with a limit of one per account.
Does my appliance qualify?
Please view the full criteria through the link below, but your appliance may qualify if it is:
- ENERGY STAR rated
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CURRENT PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Who is eligible to apply for a rebate?
WRVEC members with residential and commercial accounts are eligible to apply.
What is the rebate amount?
The rebate for the new appliance is $150 per ton, with a limit of 10 tons residential and 50 tons commercial.
Does my appliance qualify?
Please view the full criteria through the link below, but your appliance may qualify if it is:
- Equipped with a fossil fuel or electric backup
- Units must be at least 17.2 SEER2
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS as of JULY 1, 2025
Who is eligible to apply for a rebate?
WRVEC members with residential and commercial accounts are eligible to apply.
What is the rebate amount?
The rebate for appliance is $300 per ton, for replacement systems with existing fossil fuel onsite for backup, and $500 per ton for new or replacement systems with new fossil fuel added for back up, with a limit of 10 tons residential and 50 tons commercial.
Does my appliance qualify?
Please view the full criteria through the link below, but your appliance may qualify if it is:
- Dual fuel (fossil fuel backup heat) will be required.
- Systems must meet a Heating Seasonal Performance Factor (HSPF2) rating of 8.1 or higher (ENERGY STAR cold climate standard).
- AHRI certificates and invoices required
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CURRENT PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Who is eligible to apply for a rebate?
WRVEC members with residential and commercial accounts are eligible to apply.
What is the rebate amount?
The rebate for the new appliance is $150 per ton, with a limit of 10 tons residential and 50 tons commercial.
Does my appliance qualify?
Please view the full criteria through the link below, but your appliance may qualify if it is:
- Installed specifically for a small space – such as a basement or apartment
- Must have a separate, backup heating source in the home
- Meets the ENERGY STAR +2 rating of 17.2 SEER
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS as of JULY 1, 2025
Who is eligible to apply for a rebate?
WRVEC members with residential and commercial accounts are eligible to apply.
What is the rebate amount?
The rebate for appliance is $300 per ton, for replacement systems with existing fossil fuel onsite for backup, and $500 per ton for new or replacement systems with new fossil fuel added for back up, with a limit of 10 tons residential and 50 tons commercial.
Does my appliance qualify?
Please view the full criteria through the link below, but your appliance may qualify if it is:
- Dual fuel (fossil fuel backup heat) will be required.
- Systems must meet a Heating Seasonal Performance Factor (HSPF2) rating of 8.1 or higher (ENERGY STAR cold climate standard).
AHRI certificates and invoices required
Who is eligible to apply for a rebate?
WRVEC members with residential and commercial accounts are eligible to apply.
What is the rebate amount?
The rebate for the new appliance is $150 with a limit of two per account.
Does my appliance qualify?
Please view the full criteria through the link below, but your appliance may qualify if it is:
- ENERGY STAR rated with at least at 15.2 SEER2 efficiency rating.
AHRI Certificates and invoices required upon submission
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Who is eligible to apply for a rebate?
WRVEC members with residential and commercial accounts are eligible to apply.
What is the rebate amount?
The rebate for the new appliance is $50 with a limit of two per account.
Does my appliance qualify?
Please view the full criteria through the link below, but your appliance may qualify if it is:
- ENERGY STAR rated
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Who is eligible to apply for a rebate?
WRVEC members with residential and commercial accounts are eligible to apply.
What is the rebate amount?
The rebate for the new appliance is $750 per ton, with a limit of 10 tons residential and 50 tons commercial.
Does my appliance qualify?
Please view the full criteria through the link below, but your appliance may qualify if it is:
- The applicant has provided a Manual J Calculation (a calculation to determine appropriate unit size performed by the future installer) and the Certificate of Product Ratings for the Cooperative to approve BEFORE install. The Cooperative has the right to DENY the rebate application if the unit was installed before approval.
- The unit sized for the heating load, not the cooling load.
- The new system meets the ENERGY STAR +2 Average EER of 19.1
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Who is eligible to apply for a rebate?
WRVEC members with residential and commercial accounts are eligible to apply.
What is the rebate amount?
The rebate for the new appliance is $150 per ton, with a limit of 10 tons residential and 50 tons commercial.
Does my appliance qualify?
Please view the full criteria through the link below, but your appliance may qualify if it is:
- Meets the ENERGY STAR +2 Average EER of 19.1
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CURRENT PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Who is eligible to apply for a rebate?
WRVEC members with residential and commercial accounts are eligible to apply.
What is the rebate amount?
The rebate for the new appliance is 50% of the purchase price, or $250 with a limit of two rebates per member location.
Does my appliance qualify?
Please view the full criteria through the link below, but your appliance may qualify if it is:
- A new level 2 charger
- UL listed
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS as of JULY 1, 2025
Who is eligible to apply for a rebate?
WRVEC members with residential and commercial accounts are eligible to apply.
What is the rebate amount?
The rebate for the new appliance is 50% of the purchase price, or $250 with a limit of two rebates per member location. Equipment original cost must be $500 or more to qualify for the rebate.
Does my appliance qualify?
Please view the full criteria through the link below, but your appliance may qualify if it is:
- Has “Smart” charging capabilities
- Cost at least $500
- A new level 2 charger
- UL listed
Rebate applies solely to the charger unit and will not cover general electrician fees.
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Who is eligible to apply for a rebate?
WRVEC members with residential and commercial accounts are eligible to apply that have completed an energy audit completed through WRVEC within the past 12 months.
What is the rebate amount?
The Cooperative will refund 50%, up to $750, of the cost of the repairs/improvements by the auditors report.
Does my home qualify?
Please view the full criteria through the link, but you may qualify if:
- It’s an existing structure
- It’s a new home that has been sealed, but no sheet rock or insulation has been installed.
- It’s a multiple occupancy (apartments, duplexes, dormitories) building that you own in it’s entirety.
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Who is eligible to apply for a rebate?
WRVEC members who are installing a new ground source heat pump in their home or business.
What is the rebate amount?
The Cooperative will refund 50%, up to $500, of the cost of the insulation when done in conjunction with the installation of a ground source heat pump.
Does my insulation qualify?
Please view the full criteria through the link below, but your insulation may qualify if it is:
- The insulation is done in conjunction with the installation of a ground source heat pump
- Insulation complies with current Department of Energy R-Value recommendations
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The White River Valley Electric Cooperative (WRVEC) commercial lighting rebate program is offered to commercial, industrial and agricultural members. The program encourages members to use less energy to light their facilities by utilizing cost-effective retrofits to existing lighting systems. The money-saving program allows for increased lighting and less energy use through efficient technology and practices.
Qualifying business members will have more than 10 bulbs or fixtures at their facility. The rebate amount will be determined prior to installation and calculated based on an audit of existing and replacement lighting. The total rebate amount is limited to $30,000 per business member each year. The rebate cannot exceed 40 percent of total equipment cost. To apply, fill out the application and attach the Commercial Lighting Spreadsheet with information regarding the proposed lighting upgrades.
Please note that WRVEC will not rebate Direct Expansion Systems.
Energy Audits
Audits stop the excess use of power by thoroughly inspecting your home, and will save you money by increasing your energy efficiency. The amount of money an energy audit costs will be returned in lower electric bills through the years. Primarily, auditors look for weatherization opportunities – areas where heated or cooled air may be escaping through leaks in door jambs, windows, electrical outlets, or the duct-work of the heating and cooling system. They also examine crawl spaces and basements for energy efficiency opportunities. Basic suggestions towards energy efficiency are also made, such as the implementation of CFLs and LEDs.
All members of our service area are eligible for an energy audit as long as the structure to be audited is a permanent structure owned by the WRVEC member and income requirements are met. The total cost of an energy audit is $350, but the member’s total out-of-pocket cost is $100 with WRVEC’s cost share incentive. Audits must be performed by OACAC (Christian, Stone and Taney Counties) or Ozark Action Inc. (Douglas and Ozark Counties). If you qualify for assistance from either of these agencies, the audit is free of charge.
When the audit is complete, the auditor will provide you with an energy efficiency kit. This kit will provide the basics to begin necessary repairs and to take the first steps towards energy efficiency as suggested by the auditor. Once the improvements are completed, apply for our weatherization rebate. The Cooperative will refund 50%, up to $750, of the cost of the improvements by the auditor’s report.