Midwest Electric provides rebates and incentives to our residential members for various energy-efficient equipment purchases and upgrades.
Rebates are only for new ENERGY STAR® certified equipment. Visit www.energystar.gov for current ENERGY STAR specifications.
Geothermal units, heat pumps, central air conditioning units, and water heaters must meet minimum efficiency requirements.
All rebates require a copy of the receipt or proof of purchase.
Rebates are for year-round residential homes only; seasonal homes do not qualify. Rebates must be submitted within six months of purchase or installation.
Please click here to submit the rebate form, copy of receipt, and copy of ENERGY STAR certification via email, by mail to 06029 County Road 33A, St. Marys, OH 45885, or by dropping them off at our office.
Members may be eligible for up to a $800 bill credit for installing a geothermal system with either electric or fossil fuel backup.
Minimum Requirements: Closed loop water-to-air: EER 17.1 and COP 3.6. Open loop water to air: EER 21.1 and COP 4.1.
Installation of a load management switch is required for rebate; however, not all systems can accept having a switch installed. If your system does not accept a switch, this will only affect $100 of the rebate. Please call us so we can schedule an evaluation of your system.
Also, receive a four-month (June - Sept.) $5.00 monthly bill credit for having the switch installed, whether it is activated or not. This is part of our load management program to help control the electricity demand and stabilize rates.
Members may be eligible for up to a $600 bill credit for installing a new heat pump system with either electric or fossil fuel backup.
Minimum Requirements: Split System 15.2 SEER2 and 7.8 HSPF2. Single Package System 15.2 SEER2 and 7.2 HSPF2.
Installation of a load management switch is required for rebate; however, not all systems can accept having a switch installed. If your system does not accept a switch, this will only affect $100 of the rebate. Please call us so we can schedule an evaluation of your system.
Also, receive a four-month (June - September) $5.00 monthly bill credit for having the switch installed, whether it is activated or not. This is part of our load management program to help control the electricity demand and stabilize rates.
Members may be eligible for a $300 bill credit for installing a ductless mini-split heat pump.
Minimum Requirements: 15.2 SEER2 and 7.8 HSPF2.
Mini-split systems do not require a load management switch.
Members may be eligible for a $100 bill credit for installing an ENERGY STAR central air conditioning unit.
Minimum Requirements: 16 SEER rating. Maximum cap of 6 tons.
Installation of a load management switch is required for rebate; however, not all systems are able to accept having a switch installed. Please call us so we can schedule an evaluation of your system.
Also, receive a four-month (June - September) $5.00 monthly bill credit for having the switch installed, whether it is activated or not. This is part of our load management program to help control the electricity demand and stabilize rates.
Midwest Electric is offering up to a $100 rebate to members who install a new or replacement smart
thermostat with internet connectivity in a residential home.
The rebate may not exceed fifty percent (50%) of the thermostat unit's cost (excluding tax and installation costs).
Requirements: The smart thermostat must be ENERGY STAR certified and connected to Wi-Fi.
Members may be eligible to receive a $200* bill credit for installing a new electric water heater. Solar and on-demand water heaters are not eligible.
*Receive $500 bill credit for replacement of an existing fossil-fuel water heater.
Requirements: 50 gallon or larger storage tank and 0.91 or greater EF. Heat pump water heaters must be 55 gallons or less.
Installation of a load management switch is required on standard storage tank units for rebate. Heat pump water heaters do not require a load management switch.
Members who install a Level 2 electric vehicle charger at their service address may be eligible for a $200 bill credit.
The charger must be wall or pedestal-mounted. Plug-in chargers are not eligible for a rebate. Encourages EV charging during off-peak hours.
EV chargers that are portable, resold, rebuilt, or received from warranty insurance claims are not eligible for incentives under this program.
Members who purchase and have professionally installed insulation in an existing residential home may be be eligible to receive a $400 bill credit.
Insulation must be installed in an electrically heated residential home.
Installations that are NOT ELIGIBLE for a rebate include the following: new construction, room additions, garages, sheds, workshops, insulating doors, sound proofing applications.
To meet insulation requirements, contractors must follow ENERGY STAR guidelines and achieve minimum R-16 for exterior walls, R-38 for attic, and R-10 for exterior basement and crawlspace walls. Any one, or combination of the previous could qualify for the insulation rebate.
Build an all-electric, energy-efficient new home and meet all Ohio Building Code requirements for energy efficiency.
$800 for geothermal or $600 for heat pump, $200 for electric water heater, and $400 for insulation (Minimum R-20 walls, R-38 attic, R-10 basement). Plus, receive a reduced electric rate.
Installation of load management switches is required for the bill credit.
Off-peak electric rate, 1 cent per kWh discount, up to $120 per year in savings!
Midwest Electric offers a discounted electric rate for members with an air source heat pump or geothermal system as the primary heat source and an electric water heater.
The discount rate is in effect all year-round. The first 1,000 kWh in the month will be at the standard residential rate. The next 1,000 kWh in the month will be at a discount of $0.01 per kWh. All remaining kWh in the month will be at the standard rate.
Installation of load management switches is required for the discounted rate.
The federal government is offering a variety of tax incentives for home energy upgrades.
REFRIGERATOR, FREEZER, CENTRAL A/C REBATE
ENERGY STAR Certified Appliance Rebate - ONLINE FORM
Midwest Electric offers rebates to cooperative members who install a new ENERGY STAR central air conditioning unit, refrigerator, or stand-alone freezer. This rebate is only available to residential members of the cooperative. Appliances must be purchased and installed within the past 12 months to qualify for the rebate. The ENERGY STAR Appliance Rebate provides a $100 bill credit for eligible purchases.
- $100* CENTRAL AIR CONDITIONING UNIT REBATE
New ENERGY STAR central air conditioning units with a minimum 16 SEER rating and a load management device installed are eligible. A maximum cap of 6 tons is set for each unit (no large commercial units). Installation of a load management switch is required for rebate; however, not all systems can accept having a switch installed. Please call us so we can schedule an evaluation of your system. - $100* REFRIGERATOR & FREEZER REBATE
New ENERGY STAR refrigerators and stand-alone freezers sized 10-30 cubic feet are eligible.
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS: Member must provide documentation, such as a purchase receipt, showing that the new appliance was installed in a residence served by the cooperative. Member must also include proof of ENERGY STAR listing, such as a copy of the yellow Energy Guide label or owner’s manual.
(MUST include ENERGY STAR logo or statement of ENERGY STAR certification). Visit www.energystar.gov for current ENERGY STAR specifications.
All rebates are issued as a bill credit to the member's electric account. The program is applicable for year-round residential members only. There are a maximum of 2 rebates per residential member per calendar year.