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Electric Furnace to Heat Pump Rebate
Get a $650 rebate when you replace your electric furnace with a new ENERGY STAR® qualified heat pump.
Available Rebates
Important: To be eligible for this rebate, your new ENERGY STAR® qualified heat pump must replace an older, all electric furnace that only heats with electric heat strips. Please refer to your contractor for additional details.
Key Benefits
- ENERGY STAR® qualified heat pumps have higher ratings than conventional new electric furnace models.*
- Replacing your electric furnace with an ENERGY STAR® qualified heat pump will help reduce your monthly electric bill and improve your home's comfort.
- Heat pumps that earn the ENERGY STAR® label are independently certified to save energy and money and help protect the environment.
*Energystar.gov
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- Have a Licensed Mechanical Contractor install the ENERGY STAR® qualified new equipment.
- Submit application and detailed invoice within 90 days of installation.
Eligibililty
- You must be a Dominion Energy South Carolina electric residential customer.
- All ENERGY STAR® qualified heat pumps meeting the eligibility requirements of this application must be installed on or after 12/01/2020. All equipment must be new and must be installed prior to the submission of the rebate application. Only ENERGY STAR® qualified/AHRI rated heat pumps will qualify.
- Equipment MUST be installed by a Licensed Mechanical Contractor.
- To be eligible for a rebate, installed ENERGY STAR® qualified heat pumps must replace an electric furnace. This program does not allow fuel switching or provide rebates for new ENERGY STAR® qualified heat pumps that do not replace an electric furnace.
- Applicants must submit a completed Electric Furnace to Heat Pump Rebate Application along with a copy of proof of purchase (detailed installation invoice) within 90 days of installation.
- For a complete list of eligibility requirements and other conditions, please refer to the reverse side of the Program Application.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, a licensed mechanical contractor must perform the work. We do not provide rebates for self-installed or DIY projects.
Think of an electric furnace like a large hair dryer. Air gets pulled over electric heating elements, which heat the air, and then the hot air gets pushed into rooms through a system of duct work. Today's heat pump can reduce your electricity use for heating by approximately 50% compared to electric resistance heating such as electric furnaces and baseboard heaters.
Dominion Energy South Carolina residential electric customers are eligible to receive a rebate.
No, you must receive residential electric service from Dominion Energy South Carolina.
You must submit your application along with a copy of proof of purchase (detailed installation invoice) within 90 days of installation.
All rebates are paid by check to the account holder.
The average processing time is 4-6 weeks. Please be aware that during peak heating and cooling seasons, we receive a large volume of applications. To ensure your check will be delivered in a timely manner, please use the checklist provided with each application. NOTE: Failure to include proof of purchase (detailed installation invoice) is the most common reason for delays in receiving a check.
Dominion Energy South Carolina does not provide any recommendations or referrals. Some options and potential resources to consider include:
- Get recommendations from family and friends or your homeowners association (if applicable).
- Check to see if a contractor is licensed by calling 803-896-4300 or going to the SC Labor, Licensing and Regulation Board and clicking on “Licensee Lookup”.
- Check with the Better Business Bureau to see if there have been complaints filed against the contractor or call 803-254-2525 or 843-766-9616 for a list of preferred providers in your area or call 800-395-9276.
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