Covington Electric Cooperative customers, Alabama · Rebate
Residential Heat Pump Rebates (Covington Electric Cooperative)
Run by Covington Electric Cooperative
Covington Electric Cooperative pays $300 to $350 per ton for mini-split and dual fuel heat pumps in site-built homes, $400 per ton to replace an electric furnace in a manufactured home, and covers the heat pump upgrade in a new manufactured home.
Amounts
How much you get
Site-built homes: mini-split $300 per ton (SEER 15) or $350 per ton (SEER 16+); dual fuel $350 per ton (SEER 15+). The amount depends on which of these fits your install.
| What you install | You get |
|---|---|
| SEER 15: $300 per tonMini-split heat pump | $300 |
| SEER 16+: $350 per tonMini-split heat pump | $350 |
| SEER 15+: $350 per tonDual fuel heat pump | $350 |
| Electric furnace change-out to any electric heat pump, SEER 14+: $400 per tonManufactured home | $400 |
| Paid to the dealerNew manufactured home: cost difference between electric furnace and heat pump | N/A |
Eligibility
Do I qualify?
You need to meet all 3 of these.
Covington Electric Cooperative residential member; no rebates for commercial properties.
Site-built homes qualify only for mini-split (ductless) or dual fuel heat pumps. Air-source heat pumps qualify only when replacing an electric furnace in a mobile or manufactured home. It must be a complete change-out; adding a heat pump coil to a furnace doesn't qualify.
A Manual J load calculation, the AHRI product certificate and an invoice with all model and serial numbers are required.
What to doAsk your HVAC contractor for a Manual J load calculation and the AHRI certificate, and keep the invoice with model and serial numbers.
Equipment
What equipment counts
The program sets these minimums for heat pumps.
- Heat pumps
Mini-split and dual fuel at least SEER 15; manufactured home heat pumps at least SEER 14.
Applying
How to apply
Follow these steps.
- Check the system qualifies (type and SEER).
- Have the heat pump installed as a complete change-out.
- Send CEC the Manual J, AHRI certificate, invoice and your account number.
Call CEC at 800-239-4121 for where to send them.
- Receive the rebate.
New manufactured homes: CEC pays the dealer at the point of sale.
Manual J heating and cooling load calculation
AHRI product certificate
Invoice with all model and serial numbers
CEC account number
Questions about applying800-239-4121
Stacking
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Covington Electric Cooperative customers, Alabama
Residential Energy Efficiency Loan Program (Covington Electric Cooperative, PowerSouth and MAX Credit Union)
Up to $20,000
Covington Electric Cooperative homeowners with a year of service can borrow $2,000 to $10,000, or up to $20,000 with a high-efficiency heat pump, from MAX Credit Union for insulation, doors, windows and heat pumps.
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?
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FAQ
Questions
How much does Residential Heat Pump Rebates (Covington Electric Cooperative) pay?
$300 to $400, depending on what you install. The table under How much you get lists each amount.
Do I need to be a Covington Electric Cooperative customer?
Yes. It’s only for homes in Covington Electric Cooperative customers, Alabama. See Do I qualify for the details.
Do I need approval before I buy?
A Manual J load calculation, the AHRI product certificate and an invoice with all model and serial numbers are required. Ask your HVAC contractor for a Manual J load calculation and the AHRI certificate, and keep the invoice with model and serial numbers.
Can I combine it with other rebates?
Yes, with Residential Energy Efficiency Loan Program (Covington Electric Cooperative, PowerSouth and MAX Credit Union). See Use it with.
Is it still available?
Yes. It was open when we last checked, on October 26, 2026.
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References
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