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MVEC Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Programs

MVEC offers several energy efficiency rebate programs that will help you make your home more efficient and reduce energy costs. At the same time, you’ll help to protect the environment through energy conservation.

Start saving today with one or more of the following incentive programs:

Air Conditioning and Heat Pump Rebate Program

MVEC offers consumers financial incentives for the replacement of central heat pump systems, central conventional cooling systems, or dual fuel systems for existing single family dwellings. We will also give recommendations on how to weatherize your home in order to help you reduce energy consumption.
Incentive Payment Schedule
(January 1, 2010 through December 31, 2010)

Single Family
S.E.E.R. Heat Pump Conv. A/C
Owner A/C Dealer Owner A/C Dealer
14.0 – 14.99 $300.00 $50.00 $225.00 $40.00
15.0-15.99 $350.00 $50.00 $250.00 $40.00
>16.0 $400.00 $50.00 $275.00 $40.00

Elegibility requirements:

  • Residential consumers must be served by Magic Valley Electric Cooperative, Inc.
  • Only central, ducted systems are eligible (no window or through the wall units). Outdoor condensing units, indoor evaporating coil, and air handler must be new and matched as shown in the current A.R.I. directory. indoor evaporating coil, and air handler must be new and matched as shown in the current A.R.I. directory.
  • A licensed air-conditioning contractor is responsible for determining the unit’s proper size for best results.
  • New homes are NOT eligible for rebates.

Program Guidelines and Procedures:

  • Air-conditioning contractor must have a valid Texas air-conditioning contractor license.
  • MVEC will initiate rebate forms.
  • MVEC reserves the right to inspect all installations.
  • The rebate will be disbursed to the member after MVEC receives and reviews all completed rebate forms. Please allow 6 weeks after receipt of all documentation to receive rebate.
  • The air-condition capacity sizing ratio must exceed 500 square feet per ton. If the ratio does not meet the minimum requirement, a load calculation (manual “J” or computer) must accompany the rebate request.
  • Unit must be installed January 1, 2010 through December 31, 2010.
  • Rebate request must be submitted to MVEC within 30 days of the installation of the unit.
  • Rebates are limited and available on a first come, first serve basis until funds earmarked for the Program are depleted or the program is terminated. To qualify for a rebate the home must be served by MVEC. The terms and conditions of the Program are subject to change without notice.

MVEC Energy Efficiency Rebate Request Form

Marathon Water Heater Program

The MVEC Marathon Water Heater Program offers a $150 financial incentive to MVEC Members for the purchase and installation of 40 gallon and above Marathon brand water heaters in new and existing homes served by MVEC.

Click here to learn more about Marathon water heaters.

Where can I buy a Marathon Water Heater?
TEC Utility Supply: Covering Southeastern US including Texas, Oklahoma and New Mexico. TEC stocks the full line of Marathon water heaters for homeowners, contractors or utilities. Will deliver to your doorstep with friendly, courteous service. Just call (866) 390-4832.

Program Guidelines and Procedures:

  • Rebate is available to MVEC Members for the purchase and installation of a 40 gallon and above Marathon brand water heater in a new or existing home served by MVEC.
  • All water heaters must be new and installed per the manufacturer’s installation procedures.
  • State and local codes must be followed.
  • Water heater heat traps must be installed.
  • To receive rebate please attach an itemized and dated invoice from the retailer with the completed rebate form.
  • MVEC will require an onsite inspection of the water heater installation to verify that all program requirements are met.
  • MVEC reserves the right to deny the rebate if MVEC cannot verify the information provided on the application form.
  • Applications must be received within 30 days of purchase of the water heater. Please allow 6 weeks after receipt of all documentation to receive rebate.
  • Rebates are limited and available on a first come, first serve basis until funds earmarked for the Program are depleted or the program is terminated. To qualify for a rebate the home must be served by MVEC. The terms and conditions of the Program are subject to change without notice.

MVEC Energy Efficiency Rebate Request Form

Heat Pump Water Heater Program

The MVEC Heat Pump Water Heater Program offers a $150 financial incentive to MVEC Members for the purchase and installation of an ENERGY STAR Qualified electric heat pump water heater in new and existing homes served by MVEC.

Click here to learn more about heat pump water heaters.

Program Guidelines and Procedures:

  • Rebate is available to MVEC Members for the purchase and installation of an ENERGY STAR Qualified electric heat pump water heater in a new or existing home served by MVEC.
  • All heat pump water heaters must be new and installed per the manufacturer’s installation procedures.
  • Heat pump water heater shall be UL listed and have an Energy Factor of 2.0 or greater.
  • State and local codes must be followed.
  • To receive rebate please attach an itemized and dated invoice from the retailer with the completed rebate form.
  • MVEC will require an onsite inspection of the heat pump water heater installation to verify that all program requirements are met.
  • MVEC reserves the right to deny the rebate if MVEC cannot verify the information provided on the application form.
  • Applications must be received within 30 days of purchase of the heat pump water heater. Please allow 6 weeks after receipt of all documentation to receive rebate.
  • Rebates are limited and available on a first come, first serve basis until funds earmarked for the Program are depleted or the program is terminated. To qualify for a rebate the home must be served by MVEC. The terms and conditions of the Program are subject to change without notice.

MVEC Energy Efficiency Rebate Request Form