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2023 Updated Heat Pumps

Air Source, Ground Source, or Air to Water Heat Pumps
  • Must have an active EEA electric account to qualify for the rebate.

  • Rebate must be submitted within 90 days from installation date.

  • Rebates can be issued as either a credit on your electric account or paid by check. Check payment will require a completed W9 submitted to EEA. 

  • Please allow up to 8 weeks for your rebate credit or check payment.

  • Submission of this application does not guarantee a rebate.

  •  EEA’s Rules and Regulations require you to advise EEA when making any material changes or increases in your connected load. Call EEA at (970) 565-4444 or email contactus@eea.coop to have your service capacity evaluated before you purchase your new equipment. Adequate capacity is required for safe and reliable power delivery. Rebates may be denied if you refuse to install required service upgrades.

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If you want to be paid by check, EEA must have a current IRS W9 Form. You can download W9 from the IRS here.

Complete the W9 form and upload it here.
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Ground Source

  • Minimum size to qualify for a rebate is 1 ton

  • $1,000 per ton for new ground source systems using either ground source closed loop or ground water source

  • $500 per ton for replacement of above ground equipment while using existing ground source equipment

Air Source

  • Minimum size to qualify for a rebate is 1 ton.

  • Tier 1 ( Standard ASHP with HSPF >= 9.0 and SEER >= 15 or, HSPF2 >= 7.8 and SEER2 >=15.2) is paid $675 per system for <= 2 ton capacity and $1,800 per system> 2 ton capacity. Not to exceed 50% of equipment cost.    

  • Tier 2 ( Cold Climate Certified ASHP with HSPF >= 10.0 and SEER >= 16 or, HSPF2 >= 8.1 and SEER2 >= 15.2; variable speed compressor or a minimum of 3 stages (settings for fan speed) is paid $1,000 per system for <= 2 ton capacity and $2,400 per system > 2 ton capacity. Not to exceed 50% of equipment cost.

Air to Water

  • Minimum size to qualify for a rebate is 1 ton.

  • EER >= 19 and COP >= 4 is paid $450/ton of capacity. Not to exceed 50% of equipment cost. 


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Terms and Conditions
The Electrify and Save Program is administered in conjunction with Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, Inc. (“Tri-State”). The applicant listed on the front of this form, by electing to participate in the Electrify and Save Program, and in consideration of such participation, accepts and agrees to the following terms and conditions: 1. Empire Electric Association, Inc. (EEA) and Tri-State make no representation or warranty whatsoever regarding any product installation or service in connection with the Electrify and Save Program, including without limitation, installation services or workmanship of vendors installing products or providing services in connection with the program, performance of installed equipment or products qualifying for rebates, and energy savings derived from participation in the Electrify and Save Program. 2. Applicant does hereby RELEASE, WAIVE, DISCHARGE, AND COVENANT NOT TO SUE EEA or Tri-State and officers, agents, and employees (hereinafter referred to as “Releasees”) from any and all liability, claims, demands, actions, and causes of action whatsoever arising out of or related to any loss, damage or injury, including death, that may be sustained by you, or any of the property belonging to you, whether caused by the negligence of the Releasees, or otherwise, in any way arising from participation in the Electrify and Save Program. 3. Applicant understands that it is participating in the Electrify and Save Program at its own risk, and that it is Applicant’s responsibility to independently research the products and services covered by the program, and to further exercise care and diligence in selecting vendors and installation contractors. 4. EEA’s and Tri-State’s review of rebate applications for the Electrify and Save Program may subject EEA or Tri-State to certain requirements of the Colorado Consumer Privacy Act (CRS § 6-1-1301, et. seq.). EEA’s or Tri-State’s collection of data for the Electrify and Save Program is limited to data provided on rebate applications, or otherwise provided for rebate qualification, and is used for the sole purpose of evaluating compliance with the requirements of the Electrify and Save Program. EEA and Tri-State will not share Applicant data with third parties in connection with the administration of the Electrify and Save Program; or otherwise as may be required by law or governmental regulation. Questions regarding EEA’s use of applicant data may be directed to energymanagement@eea.coop. Questions regarding Tri-State’s use of applicant data may be directed to eeprebates@tristategt.org.
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      • Green Power Program
      • Renewable Energy Programs
      • Questions to Ask a Solar Contractor
    • Energy Efficiency Products Program (Rebates)
    • Heat Pump Rebate Form
    • Low Income Weatherization
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      • Together We Save
      • Home Energy - Ways to Save
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