Residential Ductless Heat Pump Rebate

Pre-approval is strongly encouraged. Please apply before work is scheduled.

To receive the rebate, a licensed contractor must install the ductless heat pump (view certified contractors).

Before you get started

The contractor or customer may complete the application.
An AHRI Certificate from the contractor is required.
If you apply after the project has been installed, include the final invoice.

Rebate: $900

Limit one rebate per home and one rebate per utility account.

Rebate assignment option

The Kootenai Electric Cooperative member may agree to release the rebate for payment directly to a contractor or another party responsible for the project by using a Kootenai Rebate Assignment.

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1Qualifications

2Start Application

3Project Information

4Submit Application

Eligible home types

Existing Single-family homes (4 units or less), site-built or manufactured
Existing Multifamily homes (5 units or more)

New construction homes do not qualify.

Eligible heating sources

Single-family homes must have a current, primary heat source that is either:

Forced-air electric furnace, or
Zonal electric resistance heating (baseboard, ceiling, wall, electric hydronic)

Multifamily homes must use zonal electric resistance heating.

No other heating sources are allowed.

An existing heat pump of any type or a gas-fueled heating source disqualifies the home for this program.

Eligible projects

Full installation of the new ductless heat pump system must be performed by a licensed contractor.
The new system has been tested and rated by the Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI).
The system's AHRI certificate demonstrates the Heating Seasonal Performance Factor (HSPF) efficiency requirement is met.

Minimum efficiency requirement

7.6 HSPF2
or
9.0 HSPF

Who is to receive the rebate?*

Contractor

Customer

A Rebate Assignment is required for the utility to pay the contractor. Follow the Rebate Assignment link (above) to access the separate form.

For the contractor to receive the rebate, the final application must include:

A completed Rebate Assignment with signatures and dates from the utility customer-member and contractor.
The final invoice must show how the project's total cost was reduced by the rebate amount.

Is the ductless heat pump installation complete?*

Yes

Installation Date*

Your pre-approval will expire after 6 months. A new application must be submitted if the installation is not completed by that time.

AHRI Certified Reference Number*

The contractor needs to provide you with the AHRI Certificate for the new ductless system. Enter the certificate's reference number here.

AHRI Certified Reference Number*

Manufacturer*

Outdoor Unit Model Number*

How many Indoor Units does the system have?*

Upload AHRI Certificate*

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Max. file size: 20 MB.

Upload Final Documentation*

The final invoice must include: contractor and customer names with project address, job description with model number(s) of installed equipment, purchase date, and total installed cost.

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Max. file size: 20 MB.

Please allow 8 to 10 weeks after receipt of all required documentation for rebate checks to be issued and mailed.

Rebate Terms & Conditions

Last Updated: 4/1/24