AEP customers, Virginia · Rebate
Heating and Cooling Rebates (Appalachian Power Virginia)
Run by Appalachian Power (TakeCharge Virginia Efficient Products Program)
Mail-in or online rebates for Appalachian Power customers in Virginia of $300 on a ductless mini-split heat pump, $300 to $700 on an ENERGY STAR central air conditioner, and $50 on a high efficiency furnace fan motor. Equipment must be bought by December 31, 2026.
Amounts
How much you get
$300 per ductless mini-split heat pump (one per calendar year). The amount depends on which of these fits your install.
| What you install | You get |
|---|---|
| Ductless mini-split heat pump | $300 |
| 16 to under 17 SEER2Central air conditioner | $300 |
| 17 to under 18 SEER2Central air conditioner | $400 |
| 18 to under 19 SEER2Central air conditioner | $600 |
| 19 SEER2 or higherCentral air conditioner | $700 |
| High efficiency furnace fan motor | $50 |
Eligibility
Do I qualify?
You need to meet all 3 of these.
Current Appalachian Power residential customer with an account for an address in Virginia.
One rebate of each type per customer per calendar year. A mini-split rebate here rules out a mini-split rebate through the Home Performance Program.
Ductless mini-split: EER2 of 12.5 or more and SEER2 of 15 or more. Central AC: ENERGY STAR, AHRI rated 16 SEER2 or more with EER2 of 11.8 or more.
What to doCheck the AHRI rating of the system before you buy. See what equipment counts
Equipment
What equipment counts
The program sets these minimums for heat pumps and furnaces, ac and thermostats.
- Heat pumps
Ductless mini-split heat pump with EER2 of 12.5 or more and SEER2 of 15 or more.
- Central air conditioners
ENERGY STAR central air conditioner, AHRI rated 16 SEER2 or more, EER2 of 11.8 or more.
Applying
How to apply
You apply online. Apply within 45 days of purchase or by January 15 of the following year, whichever comes first.
- Buy qualifying equipment by December 31, 2026.
- Submit the rebate on the TakeCharge rebate portal.
Within 45 days of purchase, or by January 15 of the following year, whichever comes first.
- Rebate is mailed to you.
Forms and instructions, including for applying by mailDuctless Mini-Split Heat Pump · ENERGY STAR Central Air Conditioner · High Efficiency Furnace Fan Motor
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 Heating and Cooling Rebates (Appalachian Power Virginia) pay?
$50 to $700, depending on what you install. The table under How much you get lists each amount.
Do I need to be a AEP customer?
Yes. It’s only for homes in AEP customers, Virginia. See Do I qualify for the details.
What’s the deadline?
Apply after it’s installed: within 45 days of purchase or by Jan 15, 2027, whichever comes first.
Is it still available?
Yes. It was open when we last checked, on October 20, 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.
When one of these pages changes, we re-check this page against it.
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