Surry-Yadkin EMC customers, North Carolina · Rebate

Member Rebates (Surry-Yadkin EMC)

Run by Surry-Yadkin EMC

Surry-Yadkin EMC bill credits of $25 to $350 for efficient heat pumps, central air, mini-splits, geothermal heat pumps, heat pump water heaters, ENERGY STAR appliances and variable speed pool pumps.

Open Checked Oct 25, 2026

Amounts

How much you get

Paid as a credit on the member's bill. The amount depends on which of these fits your install.

What you installYou get
15-15.99 SEER (14.3 SEER2/7.5 HSPF)Heat pump/AC$125
16+ SEER (15.2 SEER2/7.2 HSPF)Heat pump/AC$250
Mini-split$100
Central air$100
Geothermal heat pump$350
Heat pump water heater$350
ENERGY STAR appliance (each)$25
Variable speed pool pump$25

Eligibility

Do I qualify?

You need to meet all 2 of these.

  • Surry-Yadkin EMC member with an active residential account.

  • New qualifying equipment; pool pumps must be at a single-family home (spa or jacuzzi pumps don't qualify).

Equipment

What equipment counts

The program sets these minimums for heat pumps and appliances.

  • Heat pumps

    At least 15 SEER (14.3 SEER2/7.5 HSPF) for the $125 tier; 16 SEER (15.2 SEER2/7.2 HSPF) or more for the $250 tier; AHRI certificate required.

  • ENERGY STAR certified (EnergyGuide label with ENERGY STAR symbol).

Applying

How to apply

Send it within 3 months of buying.

  1. Buy and install the qualifying product.
  2. Fill out the Member Rebate Application within 90 days.

    Of installation for HVAC, geothermal and water heaters; of purchase for ENERGY STAR appliances.

  3. Attach proof of purchase plus the AHRI certificate (HVAC, geothermal, water heater) or the ENERGY STAR EnergyGuide label (appliances).
  4. Email it to memberrebates@syemc.com, mail it, or drop it at the Dobson office.

    Go to syemc.com

  5. Bill credit.

    Allow 4-6 weeks.

What you'll need
  • Completed application

  • Proof of purchase

  • AHRI Certificate of Product Rating (HVAC and water heaters)

  • EnergyGuide label with ENERGY STAR symbol (appliances)

Forms and instructions, including for applying by mailMember Rebate Application

Questions about applying336-356-8241 or MemberRebates@syemc.com

Your address

Next steps

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

FAQ

Questions

How much does Member Rebates (Surry-Yadkin EMC) pay?

$25 to $350, depending on what you install. The table under How much you get lists each amount.

Do I need to be a Surry-Yadkin EMC customer?

Yes. It’s only for homes in Surry-Yadkin EMC customers, North Carolina. See Do I qualify for the details.

What’s the deadline?

No fixed deadline. Apply any time while it’s open.

Is it still available?

Yes. It was open when we last checked, on October 25, 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.

  1. Member Rebatessyemc.com · Read Oct 25, 2026 · Re-checked weekly
  2. Member Rebate Applicationsyemc.com · Read Oct 25, 2026 · Re-checked monthly

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

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