Citizens Electric Corporation Powerful Paybacks program rules
Eligibility requirements
Members of Citizens Electric Corporation (CEC) with an active account in good standing may participate in the utility’s Powerful Paybacks energy efficiency rebate programs. Equipment installations must be made at the premises where CEC serves the active account.
Funding for the program is approved by the CEC board of directors on a calendar year basis. Rebates are payable on qualified systems to active members of CEC based on available funding. Programs can be changed or cancelled at any time, with or without notice, at the sole discretion of CEC (Perryville, MO).
All rebate applications must include a copy of the paid equipment invoices. A copy of the Air Conditioning, Heating, Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) certificate and heat load calculations must be included for all Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning rebates to be considered complete. The member agrees that CEC retains the right to inspect any equipment installation for which a member submits a rebate application. Additionally, the member agrees for program promotional purposes to allow CEC to use any pictures taken of systems for which CEC rebates apply.
Program rules
All rebated equipment must be new; used or rebuilt equipment is not eligible for an incentive.
Incentive items must be installed on the electric cooperative account listed on this application.
Rebated equipment must meet the technical specifications listed in this application form.
Application procedures and deadlines
Applications should be submitted within 60 days after the project completion date.
Ability to confirm installation (right to conduct inspection)
Pre-install inspection: CEC reserves the right to inspect the program participant’s home to verify that equipment meeting program qualifications exists prior to providing an incentive, and the program participant agrees to provide reasonable access to the premises for such purposes.
Post-install inspection: CEC reserves the right to inspect the program participant’s home to verify that equipment matching the information provided on the program application has been placed in service at that home, and the program participant agrees to provide reasonable access to the premises for such purposes.
Post-inspection, the program participant will have 30 days from the request date to submit any additional information requested by CEC. Failure to submit requested information may result in application rejection.
If any requested inspection finds the program participant or the program participant’s contractor did not comply with program rules and standards, any incentive received must be returned to CEC within 60 days of notice of such noncompliance.
CEC reserves the right to conduct an additional post-install inspection for program portfolio evaluation, measurement, and verification (EM&V) purposes. Incentives received will not be affected by the results of this inspection.
Payments
Residential members are eligible for a maximum of $4,000 per calendar year. Commercial and Industrial members are eligible for a maximum of $25,000 per individual site per calendar year.
The incentive payment cannot exceed 75% of the total project cost. Self-labor cannot be included in total project cost.
Approved incentive payments will be made via a check.
CEC reserves the right to withhold payment for products that do not meet the program requirements as determined, within its sole discretion.
Program funds are limited. Incentives are available on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to application approval.
Incentive amounts, thresholds, and offerings are subject to change or termination with or without notice at the sole discretion of CEC.
CEC is not liable for incentives promised to members as a result of a contractor misrepresenting or not verifying the rules of the program.
Logo usage
Program applicants and program participants may not use our logo or name without prior express written permission.
Disclaimers
Citizens Electric Corporation:
Does not endorse any particular manufacturer, product, or system design by offering these incentives.
Will not be responsible for any tax liability imposed on any program participant as a result of the payment of incentives.
Does not expressly or impliedly warrant the performance of any installed equipment.
Is not responsible for the handling, storage, treatment, transportation, or disposal of any waste generated as a result of any measures for which incentives have been applied for and/or received under this program nor any resultant environmental contamination related to the same.
Is not liable for any damage caused by the operation or malfunction of the installed equipment; and
Does not guarantee that a specific level of energy or cost savings will result from the implementation of energy conservation measures or the use of products funded under this program.
