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High Efficiency Heat Pump Program

Incentive for Residential Customers

Your heating and cooling system is likely the largest user of energy in your home. A new heat pump will provide you with both comfort and lower energy bills.

INCENTIVE STRUCTURE:

FOR HOMEOWNERS:

Type of Heat PumpIncentive Criteria (SEER Ratings)Incentive Criteria (SEER2 Ratings)Incentive Amount
Ductless Mini-Split16+ SEER, 12.5 EER, 8.5 HSPF16+ SEER2, 12.5 EER2, 7.7 HSPF2$400
Ductless Mini-SplitVariable Capacity (inverter driven) *Variable Capacity (inverter driven) *$600
Ductless Mini-Split (multi heads, 3 ton or greater)Variable Capacity (inverter driven) *Variable Capacity (inverter driven) *$1,200
Air Source15-15.9 SEER, 12.5 EER, 8.5 HSPF (2023 only)Not available after 2023$400
Air Source16-16.9 SEER, 12.5 EER, 8.5 HSPF15.2-16 SEER2,11.9 EER2, 7.5H SPF2$400
Air Source17-18.9 SEER, 12.5 EER, 8.5 HSPF16.1-18 SEER2, 11.9 EER2, 7.5 HSPF2$800
Air Source19+ SEER, 12.5 EER, 8.5 HSPF18.1+ SEER2, 11.9 EER2, 7.5 HSPF2$1,200
Air SourceVariable Capacity (inverter driven) *Variable Capacity (inverter driven) *$1,200
Geothermal – water-to air or water-to water
(1 or 2 Stages)
Any EERAny EER$2,400
Geothermal – water-to air or water-to water (variable capacity)35+ EER, 5.0+ COP in GLHP (partial load column of AHRI or Energy Star certificate)35+ EER, 5.0+ COP in GLHP (partial load column of AHRI or Energy Star certificate)$3,300
*Provide documentation that shows manufacturer, model number and that states the equipment is “inverter driven”.

FOR DEALERS:

An AHRI Certificate is required for all equipment meeting the requirements in the table above. If an AHRI Certificate is not attached to the application, the maximum incentive will be $100.

Type of Heat PumpIncentive CriteriaIncentive Amount
Qualified Installation Complete startup testing and review potential issues with customer$50

LEARN MORE:

Check out the program brochure, guidelines and applications:

Brochure
Application

Guidelines:

The following guidelines will generally apply. Exceptions will be handled on a case-by-case basis.

  1. All heat pumps must be permanently installed in a residential single-family dwelling and primarily used for space heating. A mobile home must be on a permanent foundation.
  2. Qualifying equipment is AHRI listed with an indoor and outdoor unit combination that meets the minimum requirement of 15.0 Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER), 12.5 Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER), and 8.5 Heating Seasonal Performance Factor (HSPF). This is the minimum efficiency level for both the homeowner and dealer (installing contractor) incentive.
  3. An incentive payment will be paid to the owner of a residence after the equipment is installed and operating. The application form must then be signed by both the dealer and the homeowner. This form will then be submitted to the homeowner’s electric utility.
  4. The incentive payment to the homeowner will come directly from their local electric utility. The incentive payment to the dealer will come from NPPD as they will be paid once a month for the qualifying systems that have been submitted through the local electric utilities. Accompanying the check will be a report providing information about the qualifying system information, such as; customer name, address, and electric utility involved, etc.
  5. Low Interest Loan – For homeowners who choose this option (instead of the incentive) – the program is administered through the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy – Dollar and Energy Savings Loan Program. Qualifying equipment, in addition to the heat pump, can include: furnace (regardless of fuel source – electric or fossil fuel), programmable thermostats, and associated wiring, and ductwork that may be required with the installation with the new heat pump.
    NOTE – homes built within the last 5 years are not eligible for the low interest loan, but they are eligible for the incentive.
    Eligibility is dependent upon meeting the requirements of the Dollar and Energy Savings Loan Program (equipment minimums):
    Air source heat pump – 15 SEER, 12.5 EER, and 8.5 HSPF
    — Back-up furnace options:
       1. Electric – any model
       2. Natural Gas or Propane – 90% AFUE or more
        Note – must install a new heat pump for a fossil fuel furnace to be eligible for this loan.
    Ground Water heat pumps – 16.2 EER and 3.6 COP
    Thermostats – Heat Pumps with electric back up (furnace) must be installed with a ramp-up type thermostat especially designed to bring on backup heat in stages
    For more information go to www.neo.ne.gov (Dollar and Energy Savings Loan)
  6. Multifamily structures that are separately metered will be considered residential, thus requiring separate applications. If they are master metered, they are eligible for incentives under the Commercial HVAC Program.
  7. “New” refers to new construction with new equipment.
    “Conversion” means that the primary source of heat had been a fossil fuel system.
    “Upgrades” refers to the installation of new equipment in which the system being directly replaced is currently a heat pump.
  8. In those cases where combinations of two or more heat pumps are installed in the same house, both or all are eligible for the full incentive amount. The dealer is also eligible for their incentive if the system qualifies and passes.
  9. To be eligible for an incentive, a cottage/cabin must be heated during the winter months of October through May.
  10. If electricity is the primary source of heat for a residence, the use of solar panels, wood stove or fireplace will not affect the eligibility for an incentive payment.
  11. Additions and supplemental systems are not eligible for incentive payments unless they are large enough for their own dedicated heating and cooling system.
  12. Package Terminal Heat Pumps (PTHPs) are not eligible.
  13. “Dealer” is the term used in this document to identify the installing contractor. Most often this will be the heating and cooling contractor that performs the load calculation, sizes the system, and installs it.
  14. Program is subject to the Terms and Conditions as outlined on the application and to the General Guidelines.

Revised: January 2023

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