CHELCO customers, Florida · Rebate
CHELCO Heat Pump Rebates
Run by Choctawhatchee Electric Cooperative (CHELCO)
CHELCO members get $350 per ton for a dual-fuel or mini-split heat pump (15 SEER or more) in a single-family home, or $400 per ton for replacing an electric furnace with a heat pump in an existing manufactured home. CHELCO does the load calculation first.
Amounts
How much you get
Per ton of capacity. The amount depends on which of these fits your install.
| What you install | You get |
|---|---|
| 15+ SEER, single-family (per ton)Dual-fuel heat pump | $350 |
| 15+ SEER, single-family (per ton)Mini-split heat pump | $350 |
| Air-to-air heat pump in an existing manufactured home (per ton) | $400 |
Eligibility
Do I qualify?
You need to meet all 3 of these.
CHELCO member. Dual-fuel and mini-split rebates are for single-family homes; the $400/ton rebate is for existing manufactured homes upgrading from an electric furnace.
CHELCO Energy Services must complete the load calculation, and its sizing recommendations must be met.
What to doCall CHELCO Energy Services at (850) 307-1122 before buying.
Installed by a licensed contractor.
What to doHire a licensed HVAC contractor.
Equipment
What equipment counts
The program sets these minimums for heat pumps.
- Heat pumps
Dual-fuel and mini-split 15 SEER or more; manufactured home heat pumps 14.0 SEER, 8.0 HSPF packaged / 8.2 HSPF split.
Applying
How to apply
You apply by phone. Get approved before you buy anything.
- Call CHELCO Energy Services for a load calculation.
- Have a licensed contractor install the recommended heat pump.
- CHELCO pays the rebate to you or the builder.
Forms and instructionsManufactured Home Rebates - CHELCO
Stacking
Use it with
Your address
Next steps
Check that it covers your address. This program has to approve you before you buy anything, so start with the program, not a contractor quote.
Is it available at your address?
Before anything else
Call CHELCO Energy Services at (850) 307-1122 before buying.
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 CHELCO Heat Pump Rebates pay?
$350 to $400, depending on what you install. The table under How much you get lists each amount.
Do I need to be a CHELCO customer?
Yes. It’s only for homes in CHELCO customers, Florida. See Do I qualify for the details.
Do I have to use a contractor?
Yes. Installed by a licensed contractor.
Do I need approval before I buy?
Yes. Apply before you buy or install anything; purchases made first don’t qualify. CHELCO Energy Services must complete the load calculation, and its sizing recommendations must be met. Call CHELCO Energy Services at (850) 307-1122 before buying.
Is it still available?
Yes. It was open when we last checked, on October 27, 2026.
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