For Contractors
***All rebates must be submitted within 90 days from the date of the installation or invoice date.
***Linn County REC no longer has rebates for Air Conditioners (program ended 12/31/2021). Please see Air-Source Heat Pumps for energy efficient cooling options.
Heat Pump Contractor Notification
- Approved contractors are eligilbe for a $300 contractor incentive for installing new heat pumps systems. Replacement units are not eligible for contractor incentive.
- Mini-split systems are eligible for the contractor incentive if the system supplies 100% heating to the residence.
- Notification form must be completed before the installation/project is started.
- Must include ACCA approved Manual J and AHRI Certificate.
- Once the project is completed; email Linn County REC a copy of the invoice along with model/serial numbers of equipment installed. Do not fill out another rebate form.
Heat Pump Contractor Notification
Heat Pump Rebate
- This should be used if the equipment is a replacement unit, equipment has been installed and a Contractor Notification was not submitted, or contractor is not part of the Trade Ally Program.
- Approved contractors are eligible for a $150 contractor incentive for installing new heat pumps systems (Manual J and Heat Pump Contractor Notification not required). Replacement units are not eligilbe for contractor incentives. Contractor must submit the rebate on behalf of the member.
Heat Plus Rate
- This optional electric space heating rate is offered for homes and small business with approved, separarely metered electric space heating systems.
- These systems include ground-source or air-source heat pumps, baseboard, ceiling cable, cove, electric boilers, electric furnace and electric water heaters that are used for space heating only.
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This rate applies to electric space heating only (not domestic water heating).
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Electric domestic water heating system is required and not allowed to be connected to the Heat Plus Meter.
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Submitting an application is a must to Linn County REC and should allow time for processing. Heat Plus Meters will not be installed until an application has been submitted and inspection has been received.
Heat Plus Rate Application (Download version)
**See the terms and conditions on the rate form for full criteria including rates and meter charges.
Wiring Directions for the Meter Socket must be followed and inspected prior to install of the actual meter.
Parade of Homes Marketing Incentive
Available to all homes in Linn County REC's service territory that are enrolled in the 2024 Parade of Homes.
- Features ASHP (Energy Star or NEEP Listed) or GSHP Heating and Cooling.
- Features a Hybrid Heat Pump Water Heater
- Mentions Linn County REC Energy Efficiency Program and BE Smart Home Bonus in the featured listing.
- Marketing Incentive - $1000
B.E. Smart Home Bonus
- Rebate - $2000 per home
- Neep Listed Cold Climate Air-Source Heat Pump or
- ENERGY STAR Air-Source Heat Pump or
- ENERGY STAR Ground-Source Heat Pump and
- ENERGY STAR Heat Pump Water Heater and
- Mechanical Ventilation - ERV/HRV and
- ENERGY STAR appliances (Clothes washer, Heat Pump Dryer or ENERGY STAR Dryer with delay start/scheduling, Dishwasher, and Refrigerator) and
- EV Level II Charger or EV Ready Home and
- Home Energy Rating System (HERS) score of 60 or less
- Signed copy of the pre-construction/design assist HERS rating submitted prior to starting construction.
- Signed copy of the final HERS Report once construction is completed.
- Meet all terms and conditions on rebate form
- B.E. Smart Home Flyer
- B.E. Smart Home Bonus Rebate
Heat Pump Trade Ally Contractor
- Appear on Linn County REC's Heat Pump Contractor List.
- Eligible for contractor incentives.
- Up to date information regarding changes in rebates.
- Use of Linn County REC's Trade Ally Partner Logo
Request to be a Trade Ally Contractor
Email Linn County REC with any questions you have about rebates or assistance in filling out the rebate forms.
Electrical Contractors
Follow the Electrical Contractor Link for information about New Services, Metering, Poles & Equipment, and more.
Links
2024 Residential & Small Commercial Rebate Brochure Flyer
NEEP Cold Climate Air-Source Heat Pump
AHRI Directory of Certified Products
CEE (Consortium for Energy Efficiency, Inc)
