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Rebates for Heating & Cooling System Replacements
Reduce energy costs with ENERGY STAR® qualified equipment
Receive rebates from $400 to $500 toward the cost of purchasing and installing new ENERGY STAR® qualified central air conditioners and heat pumps.
Key Benefits
By replacing your older, less efficient equipment with ENERGY STAR® qualified equipment, you can:
- Lower your energy costs Improve your home's comfort
- Reduce energy use
- Get cash back!
Eligibility
- You must be a Dominion Energy South Carolina electric residential customer.
- All equipment must be new and must be installed prior to the submission of the rebate application. Only ENERGY STAR® qualified/AHRI rated equipment will qualify.
- Equipment MUST be installed by a Licensed Mechanical Contractor.
- Applicants must submit a completed New Equipment 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.
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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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, a licensed mechanical contractor must perform the work. We do not provide rebates for self-installed or DIY projects.
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 to be eligible.
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.
The Air-Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) is the most trusted source of performance certification for HVAC equipment. AHRI tests the performance of equipment and assigns a unique identifying number, which can then be used to look up performance information to include the SEER, EER and HSPF ratings. Your HVAC contractor should provide the AHRI number on your application.
Since our program follows ENERGY STAR® guidelines, we revised our minimum efficiency requirements to meet the ENERGY STAR® minimum efficiency level, which is now 15.2 SEER2.
No. Ground source heat pumps are not eligible for a rebate. However, please consult your tax advisor and review the eligible tax credits on the ENERGY STAR® website.
- For South Carolina residents, information on the IRA Home Energy Rebate Program can be found on the SC State Energy Office website.
- To learn more about federal tax credits and deductions for energy efficiency, please consult your tax advisor and visit the ENERGY STAR® website.
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 going to the SC Labor, Licensing and Regulation Board and clicking on “Licensee Lookup” or call 803-896-4300.
- 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.
- Contact the South Carolina Association of Licensed Trades (SCALT) for a list of preferred providers in your area or call 800-395-9276.
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