Columbus Electric Cooperative customers, Arizona · Rebate
Heat Pump, Whole House Fan and Evaporative Cooler Rebates (Columbus Electric Cooperative)
Run by Columbus Electric Cooperative, Inc. (CEC)
Columbus Electric members get $500 or $1,500 for an air-source heat pump, $500 per ton for an air-to-water or new ground-source system, plus $100 for a whole house fan and $200 for an evaporative cooler.
Amounts
How much you get
Depends on the equipment. The amount depends on which of these fits your install.
| What you install | You get |
|---|---|
| 1.5 tons (18,000 BTU) or lessDuctless or ducted air-source heat pump | $500 |
| Over 1.5 tonsDuctless or ducted air-source heat pump | $1,500 |
| Dual-fuel bonus (ducted heat pump combined with propane or natural gas) | $500 |
| Air-to-water heat pump (per ton) | $500 |
| New system including field or wells (per ton)Ground-source heat pump | $500 |
| Equipment replacement only (per ton)Ground-source heat pump | $250 |
| Ground-source heat pump desuperheater (per unit) | $100 |
| Up to 2)Whole house fan (each | $100 |
| Up to 2)Evaporative cooler (each | $200 |
Eligibility
Do I qualify?
You need to meet all 2 of these.
Active Columbus Electric Cooperative member (residential or commercial).
No other Columbus Electric energy efficiency credit, special rate or discount applies with this rebate.
Equipment
What equipment counts
The program sets these minimums for heat pumps.
- Heat pumps
Air-source (ductless or ducted) heat pump, ENERGY STAR version 6.1 and/or 7.8 HSPF2 minimum.
- Heat pumps
Dual-fuel bonus requires the heat pump to provide at least 50% of the heated area down to 17 degrees Fahrenheit.
Evaporative cooler minimum air flow 2,500 CFM; window and portable units not eligible.
Applying
How to apply
Within 90 days of purchase.
- Install qualifying equipment.
- Fill out the rebate application within 90 days of purchase.
It asks for a Social Security or tax ID number.
- Attach the itemized receipt or invoice.
For a heat pump, also attach the AHRI Certificate of Product Ratings (from ahridirectory.org if not included with purchase).
- Return it to Columbus Electric and receive the rebate.
Itemized receipt or invoice showing make and model
AHRI Certificate of Product Ratings (heat pumps)
Social Security or tax ID number
Forms and instructionsHeat Pump, Whole House Fans and Evaporative Cooler Rebate Application and Fact Sheet (CEC, updated 12/30/25)
Questions about applying1-800-950-2667
Stacking
Use it with
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, Whole House Fan and Evaporative Cooler Rebates (Columbus Electric Cooperative) pay?
$100 to $1,500, depending on what you install. The table under How much you get lists each amount.
Do I need to be a Columbus Electric Cooperative customer?
Yes. It’s only for homes in Columbus Electric Cooperative customers, Arizona. See Do I qualify for the details.
What’s the deadline?
No fixed deadline. Apply any time while it’s open.
Is it still available?
Yes. It was open when we last checked, on October 27, 2026.
Plain words
Words used on this page
- HSPF2
- A heat pump’s heating efficiency rating. Higher is better.
References
Sources
This page is built from these official pages, run by the program itself.
- Rebates - Columbus Electric Cooperative
- Heat Pump, Whole House Fans and Evaporative Cooler Rebate Application and Fact Sheet (CEC, updated 12/30/25)
When one of these pages changes, we re-check this page against it.
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