Jo-Carroll Energy - Energy Efficiency Rebate Program

April 26, 2024

Summary

Jo-Carroll Energy Cooperative, Inc. (JCECI) offers a variety of rebates on energy efficient equipment to members receiving electric or natural gas service from JCECI. Both residential and commercial customers are eligible for incentives through this program. Rebates are available for the purchase and installation of qualifying ENERGY STAR rated washers, dishwashers, dehumidifiers, refrigerators, lighting, and window air conditioning units, as well as heat pumps, boilers, furnaces and natural gas water heaters. An appliance recycling rebate of $25 is also available, which rewards members for the proper recycling of older appliances. Applications for both electric and natural gas customers are available on the program website listed above. Applications must be accompanied by receipts or invoices which document the equipment efficiency and date of purchase. Review program application form to ensure all equipment eligibility standards are met. Contact JCECI for any other information on this program.

 

Program Overview

Implementing Sector: Utility
Category: Financial Incentive
State: Illinois
Incentive Type: Rebate Program
Web Site: https://jcecoop.com/incentives
Administrator: Jo-Carroll Energy Cooperative, Inc.
Start Date:
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies:
  • Geothermal Heat Pumps
  • Clothes Washers
  • Dishwasher
  • Refrigerators/Freezers
  • Dehumidifiers
  • Water Heaters
  • Lighting
  • Lighting Controls/Sensors
  • Furnaces
  • Boilers
  • Heat pumps
  • Air conditioners
  • Duct/Air sealing
  • Comprehensive Measures/Whole Building
  • Other EE
  • Insulation
  • LED Lighting
Incentive Amount: HVAC
Commercial Air Source Heat Pump & PTHPs: $250 per ton
Ground Source Heat Pump: $500 - $700/ton
Air Source Heat Pump & Mini Split: $200/ton
Furnace with ECM Blower Motor: $35/unit
Smart Thermostat: $25/unit

Commercial and Industrial Agriculture
Commercial Vending Machine Controls: $25/unit
Electric Forklift Battery Charger: $200/unit
Dairy Plate Cooler / Well Water Pre-Cooler: $500/unit
Dairy Refrigeration Heat Recovery: $300/unit
Low / Zero Energy Livestock Waterer: $50/unit
Exhaust Fan: $1/inch
Circulation Fan: $1/inch
Scroll Refrigerator Compressor: $30/HP
Variable Frequency Drive: $30/HP

Appliances & Electric
Inductive Range: $25
Clothes Dryer: $25
Clothes Washer: $25
Dehumidifier: $25
Dishwasher: $25
Refrigerator: $25
Heat Pump Clothes Dryer: $50
Refrigerator/Freezer Recycling: $25
Window A/C Recycling: $25

Water Heaters
Residential Electric Water Heater: $150 - $300/unit
Commercial Electric Water Heater: $150 - $300/unit
Solar Storage Water Heater with Electric Back-Up: $150 - $300/unit
Heat Pump Water Heater: $300/unit

Lighting Measures
LED Exit Sign: $5/sign
LED Lamp/Fixture: $0.50/800 lumens/fixture
Occupancy Sensor: $5/sensor

Natural Gas
Dryer: $50
Fireplace Insert: $50
Furnace or Boiler: $125
Generator: $50
Stove: $50
Water Heater: $50

Outdoor Appliances
Pool Heater: $10% of equipment costs up to $150
Hot Tub: $10% of equipment costs up to $150
Fuel Switching: $100
Deck Heater: 10% of equipment costs up to $100
Outdoor Fire Pit: 10% of equipment costs up to $100
Grill: 10% of equipment costs up to $100

Insulation and Air-Sealing:
Home Air-sealing/Insulation: 100% of insulation and/or air-sealing project costs up to $500.
Home Energy Audit: 100% of the audit cost up to $300 for a paid audit.
Maximum Incentive: Incentives cap at $20,000 per member account per year
Equipment Requirements: Electric
Air-Source Heat Pump & Minisplit: SEER 14.0 or greater, HSPF 8.2 or greater or EER 11.5 or greater
All appliances must be ENERGY STAR rated
Central A/C & Ductless Minisplit: SEER 16 or greater and EER 13.5 or greater

Natural Gas (Fuel Switch from other provider or New Construction Only)
Furnace: AFUE 95% or greater
Boiler: AFUE 95% or greater
Natural Gas Water Heater: EF 0.67 or greater
See program website for details

Incentives

This program has 10 incentives
Technologies: Geothermal Heat Pumps
Sectors: Residential
Parameters: The incentive has a maximum of 500.00 $/ton, The incentive has a minimum of 700.00 $/ton
Technologies: Clothes Washers, Dishwasher, Refrigerators/Freezers, Dehumidifiers, Air conditioners
Sectors: Residential
Parameters: The incentive is 25.00 $/Unit
Technologies: Heat pumps
Sectors: Residential
Parameters: The incentive has a maximum of 200.00 $/ton, The incentive has a minimum of 700.00 $/ton
Technologies: Air conditioners
Sectors: Residential
Parameters: The incentive is 25.00 $/Unit
Technologies: LED Lighting
Sectors: Residential
Parameters: The incentive has a maximum of 0.50 $/fixture, The incentive has a minimum of 5.00 $/Unit
Technologies: Lighting Controls/Sensors
Sectors: Residential
Parameters: The incentive is 5.00 $/Unit
Technologies: Furnaces, Boilers
Sectors: Residential
Parameters: The incentive is 125.00 $/Unit
Technologies: Water Heaters
Sectors: Residential
Parameters: The incentive has a maximum of 150.00 $/Unit, The incentive has a minimum of 300.00 $/Unit
Technologies: Duct/Air sealing
Sectors: Residential
Parameters: The incentive is 100.00 % of cost, The incentive has a minimum of $500.00
Technologies: Insulation
Sectors: Residential
Parameters: The incentive is 100.00 % of cost, The incentive has a minimum of $500.00

Contact

Name: Member Services - Rebate Request
Organization: Jo-Carroll Energy Cooperative, Inc.
Address: P.O. Box 390
Elizabeth IL 61028
Phone: (815) 858-2207
Name: John Scott
Organization: Commercial and Ag Incentives
Address:
Phone: (800) 858-5522

This information is sourced from DSIRE; the most comprehensive source of information on incentives and policies that support renewables and energy efficiency in the United States. Established in 1995, DSIRE is operated by the N.C. Clean Energy Technology Center at N.C. State University.