Rebates & Credits

South Central Indiana REMC’s rebate program is designed to encourage members to purchase energy-efficient equipment. SCI REMC members are eligible for rebates when buying qualifying air-source heat pumps, or geothermal systems.

  • Members are limited to 2 rebates in the Residential Rebate Program annually.
  • Vacation homes do not qualify for a rebate.
  • Once the paperwork is verified through your contractor or through an on-site visit from our Energy Advisor, the rebate will be submitted. (The process takes about 3 to 4 weeks.)

Steps for submitting your rebate application:

View our 2023 Residential Rebate Program Terms and Conditions.

References to “electric cooperatives” include Hoosier Energy, its member system electric cooperatives, and their agents, affiliates, and subsidiaries.

Eligibility requirements and programs are subject to change or termination at any time, with or without notice, at the sole discretion of SCI REMC or Hoosier Energy.

Applications will not be processed if required documentation/information is not included. Please read the application carefully and include all information requested. Not submitting requested documents will significantly delay processing and may disqualify your application.

Heat Pump Water Heater

Rebate for a new constructed water heater or replacing another water heater.

MINIMUM EFFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be a heat pump or hybrid water heater
  • Minimum 40 gallons
  • Must be installed in primary residence
  • Must be all-in-one units. electric resistance tank or tankless water heaters are not eligible.

Visit our Heat Pump Water Heater page

Mini-Split Heat Pump

Rebate for single room or whole home installations.

MINIMUM EFFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS

  • SEER ≥ 19 and EER ≥ 12.5
  • Variable/multi-speed compressor required unless noted otherwise

Visit our Mini-Split Heat Pump page

Geothermal Heat Pumps

Rebate for a new constructed geothermal heat pump or replacing another electric resistance heat, gas, heat pump or geothermal.
Desuperheater is recommended, but not required. Equipment must be installed in primary residence.

Visit our Geothermal Heat Pump page

HVAC Tune-Up

Rebate for maintenance tune-ups for air source heat pumps, geothermal heat pumps and central air conditioning systems.

  • HVAC unit must be located in a primary residence served by South Central Indiana REMC.
  • Unit must be 3 or more years old and not have an existing preventative maintenance contract or agreement.
  • The tune-up must be performed by a licensed HVAC contractor with itemized receipt. Members must submit a copy of the AHRI certificate.

Visit our HVAC Tune-Up page

Air Source or Dual Fuel Heat Pump

Rebate for a new constructed heat pump or replacing another electric resistance heat, gas, A/C or heat pump. Rebated equipment must be
installed in primary residence.

MINIMUM EFFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS

  • Stick-Built or Modular Housing
    SEER ≥ 16 and EER ≥ 10
  • Mobile/Manufactured Housing
    SEER ≥ 14 and EER ≥ 10

Visit our Air Source or Dual Fuel Heat Pumps page

Electric Outdoor Equipment

Rebate for corded or battery equipment.

Eligible equipment includes:

  • Lawnmower (Minimum of 36 volts)
  • String Trimmer
  • Leaf Blower
  • Chainsaw
  • Snowblower
  • Roto-Tiller
  • Pressure Washer

Visit our Electric Outdoor Equipment page

Commercial & Industrial Incentive Program

Visit Commercial and industrial incentive program page

Energy-efficiency incentives for retrofit projects of qualifying equipment

Visit our Commercial & Industrial page