CAEC offers rebates on dual fuel systems and mini-split systems for both standard and manufactured homes. The minimum SEER⁽¹⁾ rating allowed is 15 on standard homes. In addition, we offer rebates for new and existing manufactured homes replacing an electric furnace with a heat pump. Rebate qualifications are below. For more information, contact us at 1-800-545-5735 ext. 2118.

Standard Homes:

Dual Fuel⁽⁴⁾  or Mini Split Unit

• 15 SEER- $300/ton
• 16 SEER or greater- $350/ton

Manufactured Homes:

New Manufactured Homes:

Replace the electric furnace with a heat pump and receive the following:

• 2 to 2.5 tons- $400
• 3 to 4 tons- $600
• 5 tons- $700

Existing Manufactured Homes:

Converting from an electric furnace to a heat pump and receive the following:

• $400 per ton to the homeowner

Dual Fuel or Mini-split:

• 14 SEER- $250/ton
• 15 SEER – $300/ton
• 16 SEER or greater – $350/ton

Additional Requirements:

• Installer must have a business license for installing HVAC systems
• A load calculation must be performed on the home and a copy must be turned in to CAEC (this ensures that the heat pump will be properly sized for the home)
• For manufactured homes, an inspection of skirting must be completed by CAEC
• Proof of purchase of the unit (invoice)

Definitions: ⁽¹⁾SEER (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Rating): Shows the efficiency of a unit during a particular season (cooling). The higher the SEER rating, the more efficient the unit will work. ⁽²⁾EER (Energy Efficiency Rating): Shows the efficiency of a unit that doesn’t require the outside air, therefore is not based on seasons. ⁽³⁾Air-to-Air Heat Pump: a heat pump with a unit outside that uses outside air to cool and heat the home – it uses electric strips for supplemental heating when it is extremely cold outside. ⁽⁴⁾Dual Fuel Heat Pump: Works just like an Air-to-Air heat pump, but uses gas back-up instead of the electric heat strips. ⁽⁵⁾Ductless Mini-Split Heat Pump: also known as “mini-splits” and “zoned HVAC,” are a type of heating and cooling system that doesn’t need any ducts to condition the air.)