Baldwin EMC customers, Alabama · Rebate
Heat Pump Rebate Program (Baldwin EMC)
Run by Baldwin EMC
Baldwin EMC pays heat pump rebates by size, from $350 to $1,750 for dual fuel, $300 to $1,750 for 15 or 16 SEER mini-splits, and $400 to $2,000 for replacing an electric furnace in an existing manufactured home, after a Manual J load calculation and co-op inspection.
Amounts
How much you get
Paid by the cooling capacity (BTUH) on the heat pump's AHRI certificate, roughly per ton. The amount depends on which of these fits your install.
| What you install | You get |
|---|---|
| 750 at 5 tons)Dual fuel heat pump: $350 per ton ($350 at 1 ton up to $1 | $350 |
| 15 SEER: $300 per ton ($300 up to $1,500)Mini-split | $300 |
| 16 SEER: $350 per ton ($350 up to $1,750)Mini-split | $350 |
| 14 SEER (manufactured homes only): $250 per ton ($250 up to $1,250)Mini-split | $250 |
| Heat pump replacing an electric furnace: $400 per ton ($400 up to $2,000)Existing manufactured home | $400 |
| Heat pump instead of electric furnace: up to $400 (2 to 2.5 tons), $600 (3 to 4 tons) or $700 (5 tons), paid to the dealerNew manufactured home | $700 |
Eligibility
Do I qualify?
You need to meet all 5 of these.
Baldwin EMC member.
Single-family homes (dual fuel or ductless mini-split heat pumps) and new or existing manufactured homes (heat pump replacing an electric furnace).
The entire system must be replaced. Manufactured home rebates require an air-source heat pump replacing an electric furnace; 14 SEER mini-splits qualify only in manufactured homes.
A Manual J load calculation and a Baldwin EMC inspection are required before the rebate is approved.
What to doHave a licensed HVAC contractor perform a Manual J load calculation, then call Baldwin EMC at (251) 989-6247 to arrange the inspection.
A licensed air conditioning and heating contractor must do the load calculation and install the system.
What to doUse a licensed air conditioning and heating contractor. Get a quote from a contractor
Equipment
What equipment counts
The program sets these minimums for heat pumps.
- Heat pumps
Mini-split rebates are paid at 15 SEER and 16 SEER; 14 SEER mini-splits only in manufactured homes. Dual fuel and manufactured home heat pumps must meet the minimum DOE SEER requirement.
Applying
How to apply
You apply by phone.
- Have a licensed HVAC contractor do a Manual J load calculation.
- Choose a qualifying system and have it installed.
The entire system must be replaced.
- Call Baldwin EMC to arrange an inspection.
Ask for an energy marketing specialist at (251) 989-6247 and provide the Manual J results.
- Get approval and receive the rebate.
New manufactured homes: the rebate goes to the home dealer at the point of sale.
Forms and instructionsBaldwin EMC: Heat Pump Rebate Schedule (image on the Heat Pump Rebate page)
Questions about applying(251) 989-6247
Stacking
Use it with
You can get these too.
Baldwin EMC customers, Alabama
Energy Efficiency Loan Program (Baldwin EMC and MAX Credit Union)
$20,000
Baldwin EMC members can finance heat pumps, insulation, air sealing, heat pump water heaters, windows, doors and other efficiency upgrades with low-interest loans from MAX Credit Union.
Checked Oct 26, 2026
Your address
Next steps
Check that it covers your address. Then, if you want, ask for a contractor quote.
Is it available at your address?
Before anything else
Your quote request is in If a contractor we work with serves your ZIP, they can contact you. We take one request per person; contact us to change it.
Get an email if this program changes
We'll write if its amount, status or deadline changes. Nothing else.
FAQ
Questions
How much does Heat Pump Rebate Program (Baldwin EMC) pay?
$250 to $700, depending on what you install. The table under How much you get lists each amount.
Do I need to be a Baldwin EMC customer?
Yes. It’s only for homes in Baldwin EMC customers, Alabama. See Do I qualify for the details.
Do I have to use a contractor?
Yes. A licensed air conditioning and heating contractor must do the load calculation and install the system.
Do I need approval before I buy?
A Manual J load calculation and a Baldwin EMC inspection are required before the rebate is approved. Have a licensed HVAC contractor perform a Manual J load calculation, then call Baldwin EMC at (251) 989-6247 to arrange the inspection.
Can I combine it with other rebates?
Yes, with Energy Efficiency Loan Program (Baldwin EMC and MAX Credit Union). See Use it with.
Is it still available?
Yes. It was open when we last checked, on October 26, 2026.
Plain words
Words used on this page
References
Sources
This page is built from these official pages, run by the program itself.
- Baldwin EMC: Heat Pump Rebate
- Baldwin EMC: Heat Pump Rebate Schedule (image on the Heat Pump Rebate page)
When one of these pages changes, we re-check this page against it.
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