Residential rebates for co-op members in 2025 announced by Steele-Waseca
Steele-Waseca Cooperative Electric member-owners seeking to add value to their energy dollar may utilize rebates being offered by the co-op in 2025.
Rebates for Energy Star® central air conditioners are $50 with a SEER2 > 14.3 and require a quality installation. To find a quality installer, visit Steele-Waseca’s website, swce.coop, click on “Residential Rebates,” then “Qualified Installers List,” listed under “Quick Links.”
Rebates for ducted/hybrid Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHPs) are $500 for those < 5 tons, > 14.3 SEER2, and > 7.5 HSPF2; or $800 for those < 5 tons and 2025 CEE Tier 1 Listed.
Ductless ASHPs < 1 ton, > 14.3 SEER2, and > 7.5 HSPF2 are eligible for a $100 rebate. They become eligible for a $200 rebate if they are < 1 ton, and 2025 CEE Tier 1 Listed. The rebate increases to $500 if they are > 1 ton, > 14.3 SEER2, and > 7.5 HSPF2. The rebate becomes $800 if it’s > 1 ton and 2025 CEE Tier 1 Listed.
Rebates for Ground Source Heat Pumps (GSHPs) with the Energy Star label are $100 per ton.
Steele-Waseca has a $50 rebate (retrofit only) for a residential HVAC Electronically Commutated Motor (ECM), which offers a higher efficiency rating than typical electric blowers or condenser fan motors.
Energy Star labeled refrigerators and freezers are eligible for a $50 rebate, only if you recycle your old unit.
Dehumidifiers with the Energy Star label are eligible for a $25 rebate.
Residential lighting rebates in 2025 for LED (light emitting diode) lightbulbs with the Energy Star label are $2 per bulb (limit of 5 bulbs).
Steele-Waseca members installing a 50-100 watt LED yard light fixture (not the bulb) that is Energy Star or DLC (Design Light Consortium) rated are eligible for a $30 rebate.
Wi-Fi smart thermostats are eligible for a $25 rebate.
Energy Star labeled electric clothes dryers have a rebate of $25.
A tune up of your central air conditioner is eligible for a $25 rebate.
Variable speed pool pumps with the Energy Star label have a $100 rebate. Pool ASHPs are eligible for a $200 rebate.
Steele-Waseca has a $500 rebate 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.
If you have a question, or wish to request a rebate form, please call Operations Assistant Cindy Butterfield weekdays between 8 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Rebate forms are available on Steele-Waseca’s website, swce.coop, by clicking on “Residential Rebates.” Please visit energystar.gov to check the model number of qualifying products. Completed rebate forms must be accompanied with a copy of the receipt and submitted within 90 days of purchase. Please allow six to eight weeks for processing. The rebate will appear as a credit on your Steele-Waseca bill.
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