Southwestern Electric Cooperative customers, Illinois · Rebate
Technology Rebates (Southwestern Electric Cooperative)
Run by Southwestern Electric Cooperative
Southwestern Electric gives bill credits of $300 for an air or ground source heat pump, $250 for an electric water heater, $50 for a smart thermostat and $200 for a Level 2 EV charger.
Amounts
How much you get
Bill credits: $300 heat pump, $250 electric water heater, $50 smart thermostat, $200 EV charger. The amount depends on which of these fits your install.
| What you install | You get |
|---|---|
| Air source or ground source heat pump | $300 |
| Electric water heater | $250 |
| Smart thermostat | $50 |
| Level 2 EV charger | $200 |
Eligibility
Do I qualify?
You need to meet all 4 of these.
Southwestern Electric Cooperative member receiving service at the home.
A rebated heat pump must be the home's primary heat, installed in a new home or replacing electric resistance, propane or fuel oil heat, with electric backup heat and a matched condenser and coil.
The water heater rebate is for a new home or for replacing a gas water heater with electric; one per home.
One rebate per category each year.
Equipment
What equipment counts
The program sets these minimums for heat pumps, water heaters and furnaces, ac and thermostats.
- Heat pumps
Air source heat pumps: at least 16 SEER and 9 HSPF.
- Heat pumps
Air source heat pumps: at least 9 HSPF.
- Geothermal heat pumps
Closed systems: at least 17 SEER and COP 3.6; open systems: at least 21.1 SEER and COP 4.1.
- Water heaters
At least 50 gallons.
- Thermostats
ENERGY STAR certified and internet-enabled.
Applying
How to apply
You apply online.
- Buy and install qualifying equipment.
- Complete the online rebate application.
Upload your proof of purchase when prompted.
- Receive a bill credit once approved.
Proof of purchase
Questions about applying800-637-8667
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.
Get an email if this program changes
We'll write if its amount, status or deadline changes. Nothing else.
FAQ
Questions
How much does Technology Rebates (Southwestern Electric Cooperative) pay?
$50 to $300, depending on what you install. The table under How much you get lists each amount.
Do I need to be a Southwestern Electric Cooperative customer?
Yes. It’s only for homes in Southwestern Electric Cooperative 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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References
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