Manager Connection: Rebates

by General Manager Syd Briggs

As many continue to navigate through the cost of things during these inflationary times, Steele-Waseca Cooperative Electric members may seek value with their energy dollar by utilizing residential rebates offered by the co-op this year.

Steele-Waseca is offering up to $500 for members participating in the ChargeWise program. This is a voluntary program offered by participating electric cooperatives for qualified members who own a plug-in (PEV) or plug-in hybrid (PHEV) electric vehicle.

The program allows members to charge their PEV/PHEV in their garage or carport using electricity from a specially installed 20-amp ChargeWise outlet. This ChargeWise outlet only provides energy during the off-peak hours of 11 p.m.-7 a.m. Members simply plug in the PEV in the evening and their vehicle is charged during those overnight hours at a reduced rate. They wake up to a fully-charged electric vehicle.

Rebates for Energy Star® central air conditioners are $50 with a SEER2 > 14.3 and require a quality installation. Rebates for Energy Star air source heat pumps (ASHPs) range from $500-$800 with an HSPF2 > 7, and require a quality installation. Steele-Waseca has extended it’s promotional rebates for ducted and ductless ASHPs until the end of July 2024. To find a qualified installer, visit Steele-Waseca’s website, swce.coop, click on “Residential Rebates,” then “Qualified Installers List,” listed under “Quick Links.”

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