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Residential Rebates

APPLIANCE REBATES

ENERGY STAR® rated freezer and refrigerator: $25
(with recycling of old unit) 

ENERGY STAR rated dehumidifier: $25

ENERGY STAR rated electric clothes dryer: $25

Wi-Fi-enabled thermostat: $25

Vehicle engine block heater timer: outdoor rated $15

$ Printable rebate form for any of the above


HEATING & COOLING REBATES

Ductless air source heat pump: $400
Printable information sheet

ENERGY STAR rated ground source heat pump: $400/ton 
Printable information sheet

ECM (electronically commutated motor): $25
(Replacement only - new furnaces do not qualify)

Pool air source heat pump: $400

ENERGY STAR rated heat pump water heater: $100

$ Printable rebate form for any of the above


Air source heat pump rebate
The air source heat pump rebate program focuses on key areas of the installation process to help ensure our members get the maximum benefit from their new air source heat pump.

  • Proper sizing

  • Airflow

  • Refrigerant charge

  • Duct sealing (exposed ducts only)

Rebate summary:
$1,250 for systems installed in 2023.

  • System must have a heating season performance factor (HSPF) of 8.2 or greater, and a seasonal energy efficiency ratio (SEER) of 14.5 or greater.

  • Air source heat pump must be installed within the East Central Energy service area.

  • Rebates awarded on a first-come basis and will be issued in the form of a check.

  • Rebates must be received by December 31, 2023. Limit one rebate per member account.

  • A certified HVAC contractor must perform installation. Search for registered contractors.

  • Only registered contractors have rebate applications.

Printable information sheet


Electric vehicle chargers
Already own an electric vehicle? We're making it easier and more affordable than ever to purchase an EV charger. ECE offers a $750 rebate to install a level 2 charger on either the time-of-use rate or off-peak storage rate. Contact us for details.


Cooling system tune-up
The best way to ensure efficient operation of your cooling system is by having it tuned-up every two years. A tune-up by a service expert can improve your unit's efficiency by as much as 20%, extend its life and help protect our environment.

$ Printable rebate form


FREE CFL recycling - 50 cents off other lamps    

Printable coupons

ECE residential members can recycle CFLs free or save 50 cents per lamp with other fluorescent bulbs at participating hardware stores. Limit 10 coupons per member per year.

For this important environmental conservation program East Central Energy, Great River Energy, our power supplier, and area hardware stores partner with Mercury Technologies of Minnesota, the state's leading recycler of used fluorescent and high-intensity discharge lamps. The company is fully licensed by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

CFL FAQ from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (includes cleanup instructions)

It is illegal to place CFLs in the trash. Go to www.earth911.org to find a recycling center in your area.

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  • Home
  • Your Cooperative
    • About Us
      • Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws
      • History
      • About Touchstone Energy
    • Capital Credits
    • Careers & Job Openings
    • Cogeneration
    • Directors and Districts
      • Board Meetings
    • Director Election
    • Hours & Locations
    • Member Resource Council
    • Sustainability
    • Statement of Non-Discrimination
    • Power Concerns
    • Red Flags Rule
  • New Construction
    • Residential
    • Commercial
  • Residential
    • Billing & Payment
      • Charges & Fees
      • Payment Options
      • Understanding My Bill
    • Assistance Information
    • Cold Weather Rule
      • Military Cold Weather Rule
    • Landlord Preauthorization Agreement
    • Power Outage
    • Medical Alert
    • Renewable Energy
      • Solar Energy
      • Wind Energy
    • Sales Tax Exemptions
    • Start or Stop Service
    • Together We Save
    • Contact Us
  • Programs & Rebates
    • 2023 residential program highlights
    • Residential Rebates
    • Air Source Heat Pump
    • Storage Space Heating
    • Storage Water Heating
    • Interruptible Water Heating
    • Ground Source Heat Pump
    • Electric Vehicles
    • Dual Fuel
  • Business
    • Charges & Fees - Commercial
    • Contact Us - Business Accounts
    • Economic Development
    • Cost Saving Programs
    • Business Bulletin
    • Energy Saving Tips
      • Business Energy Evaluation
    • Payment Options Business
    • Start or Stop Service - Commercial
    • Rebates - Commercial
  • Contractors
    • Before Working Overhead
    • HVAC Contractors
    • Power Line Emergencies
    • Resources for Electricians
  • Safety
    • Call Before You Dig
    • Downed Power Lines
    • Storm Information
    • Copper Theft
    • Request a presentation
    • Safe Electricity
  • Community
    • Operation Round Up
      • Grants
    • COOPx
    • Scholarships
    • Community Award
    • Caring Members
    • Youth Tour
    • Community Partnership
    • Parents and Educators
    • Watt's Cookin'
    • Co-op Connections
  • Trees & Lines
    • Emerald Ash Borer
    • Storm Damage & Downed Lines
    • Tree Concerns & Requests
    • Tree Planting Guidelines
    • Vegetation Management Plan
  • Newsroom
    • Co-op Advantage Newsletter
    • News & Events
    • Media Inquiries
    • Pollinator Blog
    • Video Gallery
    • Annual Report