HG&E Central Air Conditioner Rebate:
$100/ton up to $500
Click the drop downs below for eligibility requirements and to submit your application.
Central Air Conditioner Rebates
For systems manufactured before 2023:
- SEER ≥ 16, EER ≥ 13
- SEER2 ≥ 16, EER2 ≥ 12
Additional Requirements:
• Must currently have existing ducted system in place (before the new air conditioning system is installed)
• AHRI certification required
• Post Installation form required to be completed by installer and submitted with application. (Click here for the post installation form)
• Customer must have an active electric account with HG&E on the residential service rate. The building where the equipment is being installed must be a residential building with an active electric account. (Landlords are eligible as long as equipment is installed in a residential building that has 4 units or less).
• One rebate of each type available for any home (including multifamily home with a single owner) per year (i.e. per each 12-month period).
• Rebate amount is determined based on total tons of cooling capacity (1 Ton = 12,000 BTUs).
• The condenser and the evaporator coil must be new and replaced together. Leased equipment and equipment included in the purchase of a residence are not eligible to receive rebates.
• Work must be performed by a licensed contractor
• A copy of the invoice must be submitted which contains/confirms the following:
1. Name, address, and phone number of the contractor that completed the installation.
2. Customer name and address listed on invoice must match HG&E customer account, if applicable.
3. Invoice must be billed to the HG&E customer who is applying for the rebate.
• Qualified equipment must be purchased within the given program year and applications must be submitted by March 31st of the following year.
• Payment will only be issued to the primary account holder/holders listed on the HG&E account for the application being submitted. If customer has outstanding balance on HG&E account, any rebate over $100 will be applied to outstanding balance, and any remaining amount will be applied as an on-bill credit.
• Payment Information: All rebates of $500 or less will automatically be applied as an on-bill credit.
• HG&E reserves the right to modify or end these rebates at any time.
• One rebate of each type available for any home (including multifamily home with a single owner) per year (i.e. per each 12-month period).
• Rebate amount is determined based on total tons of cooling capacity (1 Ton = 12,000 BTUs).
• The condenser and the evaporator coil must be new and replaced together. Leased equipment and equipment included in the purchase of a residence are not eligible to receive rebates.
• Work must be performed by a licensed contractor
• A copy of the invoice must be submitted which contains/confirms the following:
1. Name, address, and phone number of the contractor that completed the installation.
2. Customer name and address listed on invoice must match HG&E customer account, if applicable.
3. Invoice must be billed to the HG&E customer who is applying for the rebate.
• Qualified equipment must be purchased within the given program year and applications must be submitted by March 31st of the following year.
• Payment will only be issued to the primary account holder/holders listed on the HG&E account for the application being submitted. If customer has outstanding balance on HG&E account, any rebate over $100 will be applied to outstanding balance, and any remaining amount will be applied as an on-bill credit.
• Payment Information: All rebates of $500 or less will automatically be applied as an on-bill credit.
• HG&E reserves the right to modify or end these rebates at any time.
Additional Incentives Available for central air conditioners:
Residential Energy Conservation Program
Financial assistance at 0% interest for qualifying projects. Apply before you begin your project to secure the funds!
Connected Homes Smart Device Monthly Incentive
Receive a $8/month incentive in the summer for allowing a qualifying smart thermostat to be remotely adjusted a few times each month.