Dual-fuel heat pump rebate
A $600 rebate per qualifying dual-fuel heat pump for members installing heating and cooling in a building supplied by Darke REC.
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An add-on electric heat pump works with an oil, gas or propane furnace to provide winter heat and summer cooling. This rebate covers new dual-fuel heat pumps in homes, offices and other buildings, including new and existing structures.
Darke REC pays $600 per qualifying unit by check after inspecting or confirming the installation. The unit must be ENERGY STAR-qualified when installed: check its qualification against the current ENERGY STAR heat-pump specifications. A residential member home can receive at most two rebates. For new construction, payment may go to the builder or dealer.
Eligibility
- You must be a Darke REC member who owns the building, and the building must use Darke REC electricity. Residential and non-residential buildings can qualify. The cooperative serves members in Darke, Preble and Mercer counties in west central Ohio; eligibility depends on its electricity service rather than simply being in one of those counties.
- Install the equipment between 1 July 2026 and 30 June 2027. The heat pump must be a central or ductless mini-split system meeting current minimum federal appliance efficiency standards, and it must be ENERGY STAR-qualified at installation.
- Use a dealer approved by Darke REC. Equipment must be rated under ARI (Air-conditioning & Refrigeration Institute) test standards and certified by ARI, CSA (Canadian Standards Association) or another nationally recognized testing organization. This means the equipment needs a tested performance rating and certification from one of those organizations. Central systems must have correctly sized ductwork.
- Wiring must meet Darke REC’s requirements concerning second meters and possible future load-control switches, which allow the cooperative to manage electricity demand. It must also comply with the National Electric Code and applicable local or Ohio Electric Code requirements.
- The dealer’s sales and installation agreement must provide an owner’s manual and operating instructions, installation instructions and warranties, and an offer of a maintenance-service contract.
Funding is limited and allocated first come, first served. The offer ends if funds run out or the programme is discontinued; the Board reviews continuation annually.
How to apply
- Status
- Nabór ciągły
- Warunki naboru
- Install qualifying equipment between 1 July 2026 and 30 June 2027.
- First come, first served; offer expires when funds run out or the programme is discontinued.
Use the Rebate Program Request Form on Darke REC’s rebate page and select Dual Fuel, or call 937-548-4114 to contact the cooperative. The participating dealer or consumer must submit the rebate application to Darke REC. Supply equipment and duct-sizing calculations if Darke REC requests them. The cooperative inspects or confirms the installation before issuing payment.