Heat Pumps

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Here's more information on heat pumps.

Terms & Limitations

• $20,000 rebate maximum per project
• 10 HSPF Minimum
• 1 ton or 12,000 BTU/hour rated load capacity minimum
• Permanent installations only, window units do not qualify
• One installation per account per year
• Itemized receipt required

Ground Mounted Air Source Heat Pump
    Outdoor ground mount units are not required to be Energy Star

       Outdoor Mount ≤ 2 tons | $2000

       Outdoor Mount 3 -5 tons | $1000/ton

       Outdoor Mount over 5 tons | additional $500/ton

       ETS Backup addition | $100/unit

Air to Water Heat Pump
Any System | $1000/ton

Ground Source Heat Pump
New System | $1000/ton

Air Source Heat Pumps earn a rebate of $2000 up to 2.00 tons with a maximum rebate of 50% of equipment and installation cost. From 3.00 to 5.00 tons, the rebate rate is $1000/ton, above 5.00 tons receives an additional $500/ton with a $20,000 rebate cap.

Example: A 3 ton heat pump earns a $3000 rebate. A 6 ton heat pump earns a $5500 rebate.

Whole House Fan

• A whole house fan is a type of fan, commonly venting into a home’s attic, designed to circulate air in the home. Commonly mistaken for attic ventilation. For any interpretation of the qualification of an item as a whole house fan please contact program staff.
• Replacement or new construction | $200
• Itemized receipt required
• Product model information required

     Smart Thermostats

• Electric only
• $25 per thermostat
• Limits two thermostats per member account; limit of 5 line voltage Smart thermostats per member account
• Itemized receipt required
• Product model information required

     Induction Cooktops

• Replacement of old gas cooktop/range requires proof of old unit. Photograph of old unit is sufficient.
• Transition from electric to induction | $150
• Transition from natural gas or propane to induction; or new construction | $450

     Electric Water Heaters

Electric Resistance Water Heater (only for new construction or fuel switching)

• Must have timer / controller installed and operable
• 30 Gallon & Above | $150

Air Source Heat Pump Water Heater

• 30 Gallon & Above | $700
• Must be Energy Star Certified
• May have have a back-up resistance element

Residential & Commercial Energy Audits

• Rebates are available only to applicants with valid account numbers from San Miguel Power Association.
• Energy audits must be performed by a BPI or RESNET certified auditor.
• A minimum of a walkthrough energy audit must be performed by a RESNET or BPI certified auditor.
• Rebates are available for audits performed between January 1 and December 31 of current year.
• Applications are limited to one rebate per product category per utility account per year.
• Applications must be received within 60 days of audit and by December 31 for current year rebates.
• Rebate checks will be issued in the name of the applicant and will be issued only to complete, qualifying applications.
• SMPA Rebates are calculated after all other available incentives (not including tax credits) have been deducted.
• Rebates are available first-come, first-served until funds are exhausted.
• SMPA is not responsible for lost, late, damaged, illegible, misdirected or postage-due applications.
• SMPA reserves the right to verify compliance with these terms, including but not limited to a physical site review.
• Qualifying applications must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, requirements, ordinances, codes and statutes.
• All terms, conditions and rules of the program are subject to change.

Residential Energy Audit | $100
Member accounts with a residential electric rate

Commercial Energy Audit | $250
Member accounts with a commercial electric rate

Electric Thermal Storage

Controlled Off-Peak ETS
     Minimum 1 kW | $30/kW

Product Requirements:

• Units must be controlled by a timer or a master control system
• Minimum qualifying load for ETS is 1 kW

Outdoor Electric Power Equipment

• New Equipment Only
• Battery or corded qualify
• Minimum purchase price of $50
• Itemized receipt required

Lawn Mower
36 Volt minimum (or corded) | 50% of cost up to $500

Electric Riding Mower
48 Volt minimum (or corded) | 25% of cost up to $1000

Snow Blower
36 Volt minimum (or corded) | 50% of cost up to $150

Trimmer / Pruner / Leaf Blower / Power Washer
18 Volt Minimum (or corded) | 50% of cost up to $100

Chainsaw
18 Volt Minimum (or corded) | 50% of cost up to $100

Additional Batteries
50% of cost up to $25

Electric Vehicle Charging Equipment

• EV charging installations require a dedicated circuit.
• Limit one rebate per consumer account per year.
• Equipment must be new; used equipment does not qualify.
• Itemized invoices for EV charging equipment and electric service installation are required.

Level 2 Residential/Private Commercial Charger

• 50% cost match of EV charging equipment up to $500 maximum, and 50% up to $500 maximum for electric service installation (≤$1,000 Total)
• Data collection capability not required, but encouraged
• Limit two chargers per member account

Level 2 Public Charger

• 50% cost match of equipment cost and electric service installation up to $2000 maximum
• Data collection capability is required with the following fields:
  • Time and date
  • Charge duration
  • Energy delivered in kWh
  • Cost recovered

Level 3 DC Fast Charger

• 50% of EV charging equipment and electric service installation costs up to $3,000 for 50-75kW maximum station output
• 50% of EV charging equipment and electric service installation costs up to $5,000 for 76-149kW maximum station output
• 50% of EV charging equipment and electric service installation costs up to $7,500 for 150 and above kW peak output
• Data collection capability is required with the following fields:
  • Time and date
  • Charge duration
  • Energy delivered in kWh
  • Cost recovered

Electric Vehicles (EVs)

• Rebate may apply to the purchase of a new or used vehicle.
• In no case will the rebate exceed 50% of the purchase price.
• The SMPA member applying for the rebate must register the vehicle in the same county as the their SMPA account. Proof of registration must be uploaded to the application.
• To be eligible for the rebate, the vehicle must not have been previously registered in any county served by SMPA.
  Portions of Montrose, San Miguel, Dolores, Mesa, San Juan, Hinsdale and Ouray counties
  See the SMPA service territory map.

All Electric Plug-In Vehicle (EV) Rebate Form | $750 Rebate

• Draws electricity from a battery and is capable of being charged from an external source
• Has not been modified from the original equipment manufacturer power train specifications
• Has a gross vehicle weight rating of 8,500 pounds or less
• Has a maximum speed of at least 65 mph

Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) | $250

• Draws electricity from a battery and is capable of being charged from an external source
• Has not been modified from the original equipment manufacturer power train specifications
• Has a gross vehicle weight rating of 8,500 pounds or less and
• Has a maximum speed of at least 65 mph

Neighborhood Electric Vehicle (NEV) | $250

• Draws electricity from a battery to operate drive train and is capable of being charged from an external source
• Has not been modified from the original equipment manufacturer power train specifications
• Has a gross vehicle weight rating of 3,000 pounds or less
• Has a maximum speed of 25 mph

Electric Forklift | $1,500

Electric Commuter Bicycles / Motorcycles

Terms & Limitations

• All applications must be submitted within 60 days of purchase
• Electric Motorcycle - $250 rebate maximum
• Electric Bicycle - $150 rebate maximum
• All rebate applications must include receipts with make and model of the E-Bike