Scenic Rivers Energy Cooperative customers, Illinois · Rebate
HVAC Incentives (Scenic Rivers Energy Cooperative)
Run by Scenic Rivers Energy Cooperative
Scenic Rivers Energy credits $200 per ton for an air source or mini-split heat pump and $400 per ton for geothermal (load control required), plus $35 for an ECM furnace blower and $25 for a smart thermostat.
Amounts
How much you get
$200 per ton air source/mini-split heat pump; $400 per ton geothermal; $35 per ECM furnace; $25 per smart thermostat. The amount depends on which of these fits your install.
| What you install | You get |
|---|---|
| Air source or mini-split heat pump (per ton) | $200 |
| Geothermal heat pump (per ton) | $400 |
| Furnace with ECM blower motor | $35 |
| Smart thermostat on load management | $25 |
Eligibility
Do I qualify?
You need to meet all 2 of these.
Scenic Rivers Energy Cooperative member receiving service at the home.
Heat pumps must have a co-op-installed load control device.
What to doAsk Scenic Rivers to install a load control device on the heat pump.
Equipment
What equipment counts
The program sets these minimums for heat pumps.
- Heat pumps
SEER2 14.3+ and HSPF2 7.5+, or SEER 15+ and HSPF 8.8+.
Applying
How to apply
Within 3 months of purchase or installation; incentives end December 31, 2026 or when funds run out.
- Buy and install qualifying equipment.
- Fill out the 2026 HVAC incentive form.
Attach your receipt with price and date circled, and proof of installation.
- Email srec@srec.net or mail to Scenic Rivers Energy Cooperative, 206 County Rd K, Lancaster WI 53813.
Within 3 months of purchase or install.
- Receive a bill credit.
Forms and instructions, including for applying by mailScenic Rivers Energy Cooperative: Summary of 2026 Incentives · Scenic Rivers Energy Cooperative 2026 HVAC incentive form
Questions about applying800-236-2141
Stacking
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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.
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We'll write if its amount, status or deadline changes. Nothing else.
FAQ
Questions
How much does HVAC Incentives (Scenic Rivers Energy Cooperative) pay?
$25 to $400, depending on what you install. The table under How much you get lists each amount.
Do I need to be a Scenic Rivers Energy Cooperative customer?
Yes. It’s only for homes in Scenic Rivers Energy Cooperative customers, Illinois. See Do I qualify for the details.
Do I need approval before I buy?
Heat pumps must have a co-op-installed load control device. Ask Scenic Rivers to install a load control device on the heat pump.
What’s the deadline?
Apply by December 31, 2026.
Is it still available?
Yes. It was open when we last checked, on October 27, 2026.
Plain words
Words used on this page
- SEER2 and EER2
- Cooling efficiency ratings on the model’s spec sheet. Higher is better.
- HSPF2
- A heat pump’s heating efficiency rating. Higher is better.
References
Sources
This page is built from these official pages, run by the program itself.
- Scenic Rivers Energy Cooperative: Energy Rebates
- Scenic Rivers Energy Cooperative: Summary of 2026 Incentives
- Scenic Rivers Energy Cooperative 2026 HVAC incentive form
When one of these pages changes, we re-check this page against it.
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