RECC customers, Illinois · Rebate
Equipment Rebates (Rural Electric Convenience Cooperative)
Run by Rural Electric Convenience Cooperative (RECC)
RECC pays $250 for a geothermal system, a heat pump with electric backup, an electric water heater or an EV with a Level 2 charger, $100 for a heat pump with gas backup, and $50 for an electric range or dryer.
Amounts
How much you get
$250 geothermal; $250 heat pump with electric backup; $100 heat pump with gas backup; $250 electric water heater; $50 electric range; $50 electric dryer; $250 electric vehicle with Level 2 charger (limit 1). The amount depends on which of these fits your install.
| What you install | You get |
|---|---|
| Geothermal system | $250 |
| Heat pump with electric backup | $250 |
| Heat pump with gas backup | $100 |
| Electric water heater | $250 |
| Electric range | $50 |
| Electric clothes dryer | $50 |
| Electric vehicle with Level 2 charger | $250 |
Eligibility
Do I qualify?
There is one rule.
Rural Electric Convenience Cooperative member receiving service at the home.
Equipment
What equipment counts
Applying
How to apply
Follow these steps.
- Install the equipment.
- Submit the online rebate form (or download it) with a copy of the sales receipt.
- Receive a rebate check.
Questions about applying(217) 438-6197
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Next steps
Check that it covers your address. Then, if you want, ask for a contractor quote.
Is it available at your address?
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FAQ
Questions
How much does Equipment Rebates (Rural Electric Convenience Cooperative) pay?
$50 to $250, depending on what you install. The table under How much you get lists each amount.
Do I need to be a RECC customer?
Yes. It’s only for homes in RECC customers, Illinois. See Do I qualify for the details.
Is it still available?
Yes. It was open when we last checked, on October 27, 2026.
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