Empire District Electric - Low Income New Homes Program

July 24, 2018

Summary

Empire District Electric offers rebates for energy efficient measures and appliances in new, low-income homes. Rebates are available for several types of building insulation, heat pumps, central air conditioners, refrigerators, and lighting. The level of the rebate available is generally limited to the incremental cost of the efficiency measure above a baseline determined by the utility. The maximum total rebate is $1,100 and individual rebate categories have their own limits. Measures must meet specific efficiency requirements which are generally somewhat higher than the rebate baseline. Contact Empire District Electric for more equipment and rebate information.

Program Overview

Implementing Sector: Utility
Category: Financial Incentive
State: Missouri
Incentive Type: Rebate Program
Web Site: https://www.empiredistrict.com/EnergySolutions/Electric.aspx
Administrator: Empire District Electric
Start Date:
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies:
  • Refrigerators/Freezers
  • Lighting
  • Heat pumps
  • Air conditioners
  • Building Insulation
Incentive Amount: Insulation: full incremental cost above the appropriate baseline
Heat Pumps: $400
Central AC: $400
Refrigerator: $200
Lighting: $100
Maximum Incentive: Total: $1,100
Equipment Requirements: Exterior Wall Insulation: R-19 or higher (baseline of R-13)
Attic Insulation: R-38 or higher (baseline of R-30)
Floor Insulation: R-19 or higher (baseline of R-13)
Heat Pumps: 14.0 SEER
Central AC: 14.0 SEER
Refrigerator: ENERGY STAR rated
Lighting: ENERGY STAR rated

Incentives

This program has 3 incentives
Technologies: Refrigerators/Freezers
Sectors: Construction, Installers/Contractors
Parameters: The incentive has a minimum of $200.00
Technologies: Lighting
Sectors: Construction, Installers/Contractors
Parameters: The incentive has a minimum of $100.00
Technologies: Heat pumps, Air conditioners
Sectors: Construction, Installers/Contractors
Parameters: The incentive has a minimum of $400.00

Contact

Name: Electric Rebate Programs
Organization: Empire District Electric
Address: 602 South Joplin Street
Joplin MO 64801
Phone: (800) 206-2300
Email: energy.efficiency@empiredistrict.com

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.