Atchison-Holt Electric Cooperative customers, Iowa · Rebate
Atchison-Holt Electric Residential Appliance and Heating Rebates
Run by Atchison-Holt Electric Cooperative
Atchison-Holt Electric members can get rebates on ground source heat pumps ($750 per ton), air-source, dual-fuel and mini-split heat pumps ($150 per ton), heat pump water heaters (50% up to $500), smart thermostats (50% up to $50) and home energy audits (50% up to $175).
Amounts
How much you get
Ground source heat pump $750 per ton (indoor unit replacement only $150 per ton). The amount depends on which of these fits your install.
| What you install | You get |
|---|---|
| Ground source heat pump (per ton) | $750 |
| Ground source indoor unit replacement only (per ton) | $150 |
| Air-source heat pump (per ton) | $150 |
| Dual fuel heat pump (per ton) | $150 |
| Mini-split heat pump (per ton) | $150 |
| Heat pump water heater (50% of cost) | 50% |
| ENERGY STAR smart thermostat (50% of cost) | 50% |
| Home energy audit (50% of cost) | 50% |
| Weatherization with an approved energy audit (50/50 cost share) | 50% |
Eligibility
Do I qualify?
You need to meet all 4 of these.
Atchison-Holt Electric Cooperative residential member.
Heat pumps must be installed by a certified dealer.
What to doUse a certified dealer for the installation. Get a quote from a contractor
Heat pumps must meet ENERGY STAR +2 (17.2 SEER2 minimum); dual-fuel units need fossil fuel backup; heat pumps that get rebates may be put on load control.
Ground source heat pumps need a Manual J load calculation, AHRI certificate and invoice.
What to doAsk your installer for the Manual J and AHRI certificate.
Equipment
What equipment counts
Applying
How to apply
Follow these steps.
- Read the rebate application for your equipment.
- Install the equipment.
- Submit the rebate.
Online through the link on the rebate page, or get forms at the co-op office.
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 Atchison-Holt Electric Residential Appliance and Heating Rebates pay?
$150 to $750, depending on what you install. The table under How much you get lists each amount.
Do I need to be a Atchison-Holt Electric Cooperative customer?
Yes. It’s only for homes in Atchison-Holt Electric Cooperative customers, Iowa. See Do I qualify for the details.
Do I have to use a contractor?
Yes. Heat pumps must be installed by a certified dealer.
Do I need approval before I buy?
Ground source heat pumps need a Manual J load calculation, AHRI certificate and invoice. Ask your installer for the Manual J and AHRI certificate.
Is it still available?
Yes. It was open when we last checked, on October 28, 2026.
Are rebates taxable?
They may be. Rebates over $600 are reported as income on IRS Form 1099 unless you are a corporation or tax-exempt.
Plain words
Words used on this page
- SEER2 and EER2
- Cooling efficiency ratings on the model’s spec sheet. Higher is better.
- Fossil-fuel heating
- Heating that burns gas, oil or propane.
References
Sources
This page is built from these official pages, run by the program itself.
When one of these pages changes, we re-check this page against it.
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