Rebates for HVAC Distributors

If you’re an HVAC distributor, you may qualify for rebates when you stock high-efficiency equipment for sale to contractors.

HVAC Electric Equipment Rebates

Electric HVAC Measures	2019 HVAC Minimum Efficiency Requirements	Incentives
Central AC (Cooling Only) - Tier 1	SEER ≥ 16 and EER ≥ 12	$100 per ton
Central AC (Cooling Only) - Tier2	SEER ≥ 18 and EER ≥ 13	$140 per ton
Central AC-Source Heat Pump - Tier 1	SEER ≥ 18 and EER ≥ 13 and HSPF ≥ 9	$100 per ton
Central AC-Source Heat Pump - Tier 2	SEER ≥ 20 and EER ≥ 13 and HSPF ≥ 9	$200 per ton
Mini Split HPs - Tier 1	SEER ≥ 18 and EER ≥ 12 and HSPF ≥ 9	$240 per ton
Mini Split HPs - Tier 2 (High EER)	SEER ≥ 18 and EER ≥ 13.5 and HSPF ≥ 9	$300 per ton
Pool Pumps	ENERGY STAR–rated Multi-speed drive 0.75–3 HP	$300 per unit
Circulator Pump - With Electronically Communicated (EC) Motor	Must be attached to hydronic system	$50 per unit
ECM Furnace Fan	Attached to furnace or central cooling system	$100 per unit
Wi-Fi Thermostat*	Attached to central cooling system	$50 per unit
Heat Pump Water Heater	ENERGY STAR–rated For capacity ≤ 55 gallons: Uniform Energy factor ≥ 2.0 For capacity > 55 gallons: Uniform Energy factor ≥ 2.2	$200 per unit

HVAC Gas Equipment Rebates

HVAC Equipment Type and Capacity	2018 HVAC Minimum Efficiency Requirement	Incentives
Furnace	AFUE ≥ 94%	$400 per unit
Gas Hydronic Boiler	AFUE ≥90%	$400 per unit
Combi Boiler or Furnace	AFUE ≥90%	$650 per unit
Gas Steam Boiler	AFUE ≥82%	$200 per unit
Gas TStat – Wi-Fi	Controls natural gas heating equipment	$50 per unit
Gas Indirect Water Heater	Attached to natural gas boiler	$150 per unit
Gas Water Heater - Storage	Must be ENERGY STAR-rated & capacity ≤ 55 gallons; Uniform Energy Factor(UEF) ≥ 0.64 for medium draw pattern, UEF ≥ 0.68 for high draw pattern	$100 per unit

HVAC Electric and Gas Distributor Responsibilities

Design and implement a program for contractors specifying unique qualifying product models, incentive amount allocation (minimum 50 percent of rebate to contractor), key contracts, and reporting procedures.
Actively recruit contractors into the program to install measures as a Con Edison participating contractor.
Work with the program administrator to schedule and host program-sponsored sessions.
Implement and execute all action items defined on the electric program guide or gas program guide and electric application or gas application. Any significant modifications to this plan should be submitted to the program administrator.
Claim projects submitted by contractors on Distributor Review reports via SFTP and match and return projects included on weekly invoices.
Work closely with the contractors to ensure that all program requirements are met.
Assist the Con Edison and ICF team in conducting direct outreach to contractors.
Release at least 50% of each incentive to the contractor.
Provide documentation for how measures with specific rebate pass through percentages are being executed.
Monitor the total incentive requests that have been submitted, processed, and rejected by Con Edison.
Provide HVAC contractors with program requirements prior to asking them to participate.

Complete the Electric Application

Complete the Gas Application

Deadline

Please email us your application(s) for HVAC electric and/or gas by March 22, 2019. Once your application has been accepted, you will need to sign and email an agreement to participate.