Laurens Electric Cooperative customers, South Carolina · Rebate
Home Rewards Rebates (Laurens Electric Cooperative)
Run by Laurens Electric Cooperative
Laurens Electric pays homeowner members $300 for a 17 SEER2 HVAC system, $100 for duct improvements, $250 for attic insulation and sealing, and $1000 for a dual-fuel heat pump.
Amounts
How much you get
Separate rebates per improvement; one HVAC and one dual-fuel rebate per household. The amount depends on which of these fits your install.
| What you install | You get |
|---|---|
| High-efficiency HVAC (17 SEER2) | $300 |
| Ductwork improvement | $100 |
| Attic insulation and sealing | $250 |
| Dual-fuel heat pump | $1,000 |
Eligibility
Do I qualify?
You need to meet all 4 of these.
Residential member of Laurens Electric Cooperative.
Applicants must own the residence.
Single-family homes, multi-family homes, condominiums and apartments.
HVAC and dual-fuel installs by a licensed S.C. mechanical contractor; duct and attic work by a BPI- or NATE-certified contractor.
What to doHire a licensed S.C. mechanical contractor (HVAC) or a BPI/NATE-certified contractor (ducts, attic). Get a quote from a contractor
Equipment
What equipment counts
The program sets these minimums for heat pumps, furnaces, ac and thermostats and insulation and air sealing.
- Heat pumps
Heat pumps: 17 SEER2 or greater, HSPF2 8.2 or greater, ECM fan on indoor unit.
- Central air conditioners
Central AC: 17 SEER2 or greater, ECM fan.
- Geothermal heat pumps
Geothermal: 10.5 EER or greater, ECM fan.
- Insulation
Ducts: serve at least 1,000 sq ft; insulation to R-6 (basement/crawlspace) or R-19 (attic); leakage reduced at least 12 percent.
- Insulation
Attic: from R-19 or below to at least R-30; leakage improved at least 5 percent.
Applying
How to apply
Send it within 1 months of buying.
- Complete the improvement with a qualified contractor.
- Gather the dated $0-balance invoice, the Certificate of Product Rating, and blower door results for duct or attic work.
- Submit the Home Rewards Rebate Application within 30 days.
Questions about applying(800) 942-3141
Stacking
Use it with
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 Home Rewards Rebates (Laurens Electric Cooperative) pay?
$100 to $1,000, depending on what you install. The table under How much you get lists each amount.
Do I need to be a Laurens Electric Cooperative customer?
Yes. It’s only for homes in Laurens Electric Cooperative customers, South Carolina. See Do I qualify for the details.
Do renters qualify?
Applicants must own the residence.
Do I have to use a contractor?
Yes. HVAC and dual-fuel installs by a licensed S.C.
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 26, 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.
When one of these pages changes, we re-check this page against it.
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