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Geothermal (Ground Source) HVAC Incentive (JCE Co-op)

Run by JCE Co-op (Jo-Carroll Energy)

JCE Co-op credits $600 per ton for new geothermal (ground source) heat pump installations and $400 per ton for upgrading existing ground source equipment, for systems installed in 2026.

Open Checked Oct 27, 2026

Amounts

How much you get

$600 per ton for new ground source installations; $400 per ton for replacing existing indoor ground source equipment with higher-efficiency equipment. The amount depends on which of these fits your install.

What you installYou get
New ground source heat pump installation (per ton)$600
Upgrade of existing ground source interior equipment (per ton)$400

Eligibility

Do I qualify?

You need to meet all 2 of these.

  • JCE Co-op electric member receiving service at the home.

  • One incentive per appliance or unit within a 5-year period.

Equipment

What equipment counts

The program sets these minimums for heat pumps.

  • Geothermal heat pumps

    Must meet or exceed ENERGY STAR efficiency requirements.

Applying

How to apply

You apply by mail. Within 3 months of purchase or installation, and no later than December 22, 2026.

  1. Buy and install qualifying equipment in 2026.
  2. Fill out the 2026 HVAC Ground Source incentive form.

    Attach your receipt or invoice (and AHRI number where the form asks).

  3. Mail it to JCE Co-op within 3 months.

    JCE Co-op, Attn: Member Services Department; Incentive Request, P.O. Box 390, Elizabeth, IL 61028; no later than December 22, 2026.

  4. Receive a bill credit in 3-5 weeks.
What you'll need

  • 2026 incentive form

  • Receipt or invoice with model number, size and efficiency specs

  • AHRI Certified Reference Number

Forms and instructions, including for applying by mailJCE Co-op 2026 Incentive Form: HVAC Ground Source · JCE Co-op: Geothermal

Your address

Next steps

Check that it covers your address. Then, if you want, ask for a contractor quote.

FAQ

Questions

How much does Geothermal (Ground Source) HVAC Incentive (JCE Co-op) pay?

$400 to $600, depending on what you install. The table under How much you get lists each amount.

Do I need to be a JCE Co-op customer?

Yes. It’s only for homes in JCE Co-op customers, Illinois. See Do I qualify for the details.

What’s the deadline?

Apply by December 22, 2026.

Is it still available?

Yes. It was open when we last checked, on October 27, 2026.

References

Sources

This page is built from these official pages, run by the program itself.

  1. JCE Co-op 2026 Incentive Form: HVAC Ground Sourcejocarroll.com · Read Oct 27, 2026 · Re-checked monthly
  2. JCE Co-op: Geothermaljocarroll.com · Read Oct 27, 2026 · Re-checked weekly

When one of these pages changes, we re-check this page against it.

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