For a list of qualifications and to apply, click on the rebate tab, choose the correct rebate and submit the fillable form with the correct documentation. SEMO Electric also helps local businesses, churches, and schools with lighting rebates. Each rebate has its own guidelines.  All rebates are subject to individual conditions and exclusions. C&I incentives/rebates may be taxable and if greater than $600, should be reported to the IRS by Cooperative as income to recipient on IRS Form 1099-MISC unless member has identified themselves as a corporation or as tax exempt entity. Rebate amounts and qualifications are subject to change. Rebate amounts listed below.  If you have any questions, contact Dannett at dannett@gosemo.com or call (800) 813-5230. 

Heat Pump Water Heater

• Rebate amount is 50% of the cost of the water heater, up to $750.00.
• The energy efficiency rating must meet DOE standards.
• For new construction or the replacement of an existing electric heater that is less than 0.90 efficiency or replacement of gas water heater.
• Limit two (2) per meter.
• AHRI & Invoice submission online required.

Energy Star Advanced Thermostat

• Rebate amount of the thermostat is 50% of the cost, not to exceed $50.00.
• Energy Star rated.
• Invoice submission online.

Ground Source Heat Pump

• $750 per ton ($250 per ton from SEMO Electric Cooperative and $500 per ton from AECI; conditions apply.)
• Limit of 10 tons for residential and 50 tons for commercial.
• Replacement of electric resistance heat.
• Replacement of existing natural gas or propane heating system.
• Replacement of an existing central air conditioner or dual-fuel heat pump.
• Electric or fossil fuel backup heat will be allowed for ground source heat pumps.
• Manual J required.
• AHRI & Invoice submission online required.

For the replacement of the indoor ground source heat pump unit only (does not include the loop system), a $150 per ton rebate will apply. If the indoor heat pump (compressor) unit is replaced, it must gain 3 EER rating points and meet the Take Control & Save Program requirements. A Manual J calculation is not required when replacing indoor units only.

Air Source Heat Pumps and Mini-Split (ducted)

• $300 per ton for replacement systems with existing fossil fuel onsite for backup, and $500 per ton for new or replacement systems with new fossil fuel added for backup.
• Dual fuel requirement
• Replacement system with existing fossil fuel backup.
• New or replacement system with new fossil fuel backup.
• Energy Star cold climate rating of 8.1 HSPF2 or greater.
• AHRI & Invoice submission online required.

Mini-Split (ductless)

• $150 per condensing unit
• ·Cannot be equipped with electric auxiliary heat.
•  Energy Star certified.
•  Limit of 2 condensing units/meter. 
•  AHRI & Invoice submission online required

Commercial Lighting

• Rebates available up to 40% of the cost of the fixture or 6 cents per kilowatt (kWh) savings, whichever is less.
• The facility must have more than 10 light fixtures. Annual limits apply.
• Itemized receipt, lighting inventory form, and application must be filled out completely.
• Contact the office for more detail.