Ground-Source/Geothermal Heat Pump (GSHP)
What is a ground-source/geothermal heat pump?
For a GSHP rebate application request a form or contact any SWEC office during normal business hours.
The rebate for a new ground-source heat pump and loop field is $750 per ton* of heat pump capacity.
- Must be a new ground-source heat pump with a minimum EER of 19.1
- Must be installed to a Delta-T of 80 supported by a Manual J Load Calculation; ensure your HVAC contractor is aware of this requirement.
- Electric back-up heat must be wired on a separate breaker from the heat pump (if possible)
- Structure must have a minimum insulation of R-38 in the ceiling and R-13 in the walls
- Structure must be on a permanent foundation
The rebate for the replacement of an existing ground-source heat pump is $200 per ton* of heat pump capacity.
- Must be a new ground-source heat pump with a minimum EER of 19.1
- A load calculation is not required for replacement units
*A maximum of 10 tons for residential and 50 tons for commercial installations will be rebated. Please note, SWEC will not rebate Direct Expansion Systems.