HVAC and water heater rebates

Cotton Electric offers a rebate when members purchase and install certain energy efficient HVAC systems and water heaters.

Cotton Electric has announced new standards for the 2012 Rebate Program for the purchase and installation of energy-efficient ground source or air source heat pumps.
A total of $200,000 in rebate funds is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Once rebate funds have been exhausted, the program will end for the year.
Members should note that the minimum standards for ground source heat pumps (GSHP) are divided into two tiers for 2012. The amount of rebate is determined by the size of each unit, its Energy Efficiency Rating (EER) and Coefficient of Performance (COP).
Qualifying units with a desuperheater – energy-saving devices in a heat pump that recycle waste heat from the home to heat water – can receive a rebate of $525 per ton installed if the unit meets the minimum specifications in Tier 1 or $650 per ton installed for meeting Tier 2 specifications.
If a desuperheater is not installed, members can receive rebates of $225 or $375 per ton installed by meeting the specifications in Tier 1 or 2.
Specifications for each tier are:
Tier 1 – Minimum specifications for closed loop installations are 16.1 EER and 3.3 COP. For open loop, 18.2 EER and 3.6 COP. Rebate is $525 per ton.
Tier 2 – Minimum specifications for closed loop installations are 18.5 EER and 3.6 COP. For open loop, 20.2 EER and 4.0 COP. Rebate is $650 per ton.
To qualify for an air source heat pump rebate (ASHP), members must install a unit with a minimum Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER) rating of 16, EER of 13.4 or greater and a Heating Seasonal Performance Factor (HSPF) of 8.5 or greater to receive a rebate of $150 per ton. Backup or supplemental heat can be natural gas or propane.
In order to qualify for the program, members will need to provide a copy of their itemized invoice and a certification by the HVAC contractor. An inspection by Cotton Electric personnel is also required to receive the rebate. The maximum rebate in 2012 will be $3,000 per residence.
For more information about the rebate program, please contact Trent Marlett, Cotton Electric’s energy efficiency coordinator, at 580-875-3351 or 800-522-3520.


Cotton Electric offers a rebate when members purchase and install certain energy-efficient water heaters.
Water heaters should have a minimum 40-gallon capacity and an energy factor of .93 or greater. Replacing an existing electric water heater with one that meets these specifications can get a $50 rebate. There is a maximum of one rebate allowed per unit every five years.
The rebate goes up to $200 if the water heater is installed in a new home or is an additional heater added in a home expansion project.
Collecting the rebate requires proof of purchase dated after Jan. 1, 2012, and an inspection by Cotton Electric. To arrange an inspection or for information to make sure your purchase is eligible, call 580-875-3351 or 800-522-3520. Members in the Duncan area should call 580-255-5065.