Chariton Valley Electric Cooperative customers, Iowa · Rebate
Chariton Valley Electric Take Control & Save Rebates
Run by Chariton Valley Electric Cooperative (Take Control & Save, with Associated Electric Cooperative)
Chariton Valley Electric members can get Take Control & Save rebates on geothermal heat pumps ($750 per ton), mini-splits ($350 per outdoor unit), heat pump water heaters (up to $1,050), electric water heaters, central and room air conditioners, smart thermostats, ENERGY STAR appliances ($50) and Level 2 EV chargers ($250).
Amounts
How much you get
Geothermal heat pump (new complete install, 19.1 EER+) up to $750 per ton; indoor unit replacement with a 3 EER gain up to $150 per ton; new GSHP homes can also get an insulation rebate up to $500. The amount depends on which of these fits your install.
| What you install | You get |
|---|---|
| New complete install, 19.1 EER+ (per ton)Geothermal heat pump | N/A |
| Geothermal indoor unit replacement with 3 EER gain (per ton) | N/A |
| Insulation with a new geothermal heat pump | N/A |
| 15.2 SEER2+ (per outdoor condensing unit)Mini-split heat pump | $350 |
| Heat pump water heater (50% of cost) | 50% |
| 40+ gallons, 0.90+ efficiencyElectric water heater | $100 |
| 14 SEER (plus $50 per 0.5 SEER above 14)Central air conditioner | $50 |
| Room air conditioner | $50 |
| ENERGY STAR smart thermostat (50% of cost) | 50% |
| Dryer, washer, range, dishwasher, freezer)ENERGY STAR appliance (refrigerator | $50 |
| Level 2 EV charger | $250 |
Eligibility
Do I qualify?
You need to meet all 5 of these.
Chariton Valley Electric Cooperative member in good standing.
Most HVAC, water heater and EV charger rebates need an account that uses 6,000 kWh or more a year.
Mini-split rebate: the home must be a permanent structure on a permanent foundation on land owned by the member.
Mini-splits must be installed by a certified dealer.
What to doHire a certified dealer to install the mini-split. Get a quote from a contractor
Geothermal rebate needs an AHRI certificate and Manual J calculations with the application.
What to doAsk your installer for the AHRI certificate and Manual J load calculation.
Equipment
What equipment counts
Applying
How to apply
Follow these steps.
- Buy and install qualifying equipment.
- Submit the residential rebate application.
Online or printable form, with the dated sales receipt (and AHRI certificate for HVAC). Appliance rebates within 6 months of purchase; EV chargers within 90 days.
- Receive the rebate.
Rebates of $250 or less are applied to your electric account as a bill credit.
Dated sales receipt
AHRI certificate (HVAC)
Manual J calculations (geothermal)
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 Chariton Valley Electric Take Control & Save Rebates pay?
$50 to $350, depending on what you install. The table under How much you get lists each amount.
Do I need to be a Chariton Valley Electric Cooperative customer?
Yes. It’s only for homes in Chariton Valley Electric Cooperative customers, Iowa. See Do I qualify for the details.
Do renters qualify?
Mini-split rebate: the home must be a permanent structure on a permanent foundation on land owned by the member.
Do I have to use a contractor?
Yes. Mini-splits must be installed by a certified dealer.
Do I need approval before I buy?
Geothermal rebate needs an AHRI certificate and Manual J calculations with the application. Ask your installer for the AHRI certificate and Manual J load calculation.
Is it still available?
Yes. It was open when we last checked, on October 28, 2026.
Plain words
Words used on this page
- SEER2 and EER2
- Cooling efficiency ratings on the model’s spec sheet. Higher is better.
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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