Delaware Electric Cooperative customers, Delaware · Grant
Geothermal Heat Pump Grant (Delaware Electric Cooperative)
Run by Delaware Electric Cooperative
Delaware Electric Cooperative pays $1,500 per ton (up to $7,500) for new geothermal heat pump systems and $500 per ton (up to $1,500) for replacements.
Amounts
How much you get
New systems: $1,500 per ton, up to $7,500. The amount depends on which of these fits your install.
| What you install | You get |
|---|---|
| 500 per tonNew geothermal system: $1 | $1,500 |
| Replacement geothermal system: $500 per ton | $500 |
Eligibility
Do I qualify?
You need to meet all 2 of these.
Delaware Electric Cooperative member.
EER of at least 18.0 and COP of at least 3.6.
Equipment
What equipment counts
The program sets these minimums for heat pumps.
- Geothermal heat pumps
EER 18.0 and COP 3.6 minimum.
Applying
How to apply
Follow these steps.
- Install with a qualified contractor.
- Send the application, final invoice and specs to grants@delaware.coop.
Forms and instructions2026 Geothermal Heat Pump Grant Application
Questions about applying855-332-9090 or grants@delaware.coop
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 Geothermal Heat Pump Grant (Delaware Electric Cooperative) pay?
$500 to $1,500, depending on what you install. The table under How much you get lists each amount.
Do I need to be a Delaware Electric Cooperative customer?
Yes. It’s only for homes in Delaware Electric Cooperative customers, Delaware. See Do I qualify for the details.
Is it still available?
Yes. It was open when we last checked, on October 25, 2026.
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