Important Information About Central Lincoln’s Rebate Programs

These programs are designed to support our customers in improving energy efficiency; however, please be aware of the following conditions:

  1. Qualification Does Not Guarantee Rebate Payment: While you may meet all the criteria to qualify for a rebate, issuance is contingent upon the receipt of Energy-Efficiency Implementation (EEI) funding from the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA). Due to uncertainties in BPA funding, we cannot assure immediate disbursement, and rebate payments may be subject to delay or denial.
  2. Dependency on BPA Resources: All rebate programs depend on the availability of funds from the BPA. Consequently, the details and availability of these rebates are subject to change at any time without prior notice.

For qualifying commercial installations of new electric “mini-split” Ductless Heat Pumps (DHP).

Retrofit: $1,000 per ton

Pre-condition: The existing building’s space is conditioned by a permanently installed electric resistance heating system as its primary heat source. No other heating sources are eligible.

Post-condition: Efficiency requirements apply to new DHP, according to indoor unit type.

  • Non-ducted: 10.4 HSPF2 / 11.0 HSPF
  • Ducted or mixed: 9.4 HSPF2 / 10.0 HSPF

Upgrade: $300 per ton

Pre-condition:

  • The existing building’s space must conditioned by a DHP, either currently working or not working; or
  • The building’s space may be a building addition, new construction, or major renovation.

Post-condition: Efficiency requirements apply to new DHP, according to indoor unit type.

  • Non-ducted: 10.4 HSPF2 / 11.0 HSPF
  • Ducted or mixed: 9.4 HSPF2 / 10.0 HSPF

A project can claim both Retrofit and Upgrade rebates if all conditions are met.

The AHRI certificate for each model installed is required.

To calculate the projected rebate, either:

  • Sum the tons from all heat pumps installed, then round to the nearest whole ton; or
  • Round each individual heat pump to the nearest whole ton, then sum all rounded tons.

Rebate will not exceed 70% of the installed job cost.

Last Update: 9/13/24