Energy Efficiency / Rebates
Helping you save
Because Cuivre River Electric Cooperative (CREC) is an electric cooperative, we exist to serve you, our members. And unlike other companies, we actually encourage you to use less of our product and offer resources for how to save both energy and money.
Take Control and Save®
Take Control and Save® (TCS) is a cooperative effort for energy efficiency. The program is offered to CREC and its members from our generation and transmission cooperative partner, Associated Electric Cooperative, Inc., (AECI).
Visit the TCS website to learn how saving energy can be easy. Explore information on home comfort, appliances, lighting, smart electricity, solar, and much more.
Rebates
NEW! You can now apply for rebates online. Use the link below to fill out an online rebate form.
Click here to apply for rebates
CREC offers rebates in conjunction with the TCS program. The overall program goal is to improve operating efficiency, including energy demand and kilowatt-hour use, across the cooperative's power supply network 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Improved efficiency helps reduce costs for all members.
CREC members have received more than $4.7 million in TCS rebates since they were introduced in 2008. Energy demand savings from GSHP and Dual Fuel Heat Pump installations exceed 4 megawatts compared to standard efficiency electric heating options. More than 6,654 tons of high-efficiency heating and cooling have been installed.
Rebates* available for homes and businesses include:
NEW! Electric Vehicle Charging Station Rebate
$250 for a Level 2 electric vehicle charging station. IMPORTANT: Rebates are only available for charging stations installed after January 1, 2021. Equipment must be new and Energy Star® rated. Limit two rebates per member location.
$50 for 90% efficient standard electric and Heat Pump tank-style water heaters, 40-gallon minimum (tankless units are not eligible).
Ground Source Heat Pump (GSHP) Rebate
$750 per Ton for qualifying new installations,19.1 EER minimum for all units. Click here for more information on the benefits of GSHPs.
Ground Source Heat Pump (GSHP) Replacement Rebate
$150 per Ton for qualifying replacement units, 19.1 EER minimum for all units. Click here for more information on the benefits of GSHPs.
Basement/Crawl Space/Slab Floor Insulation Rebate
50% (up to $500) when installed in conjunction with a GSHP. Insulation must meet current Energy Star® R-Value recommendations
Dual Fuel Heat Pump/Central Air Source Rebate
$150 per Ton for qualifying installations, 17 SEER minimum, with supplemental gas or propane heating. No electric resistant heat is permitted.
$150 per Ton for qualifying installations, 17 SEER minimum, with supplemental gas or propane heating. No electric resistant heat is permitted.
Up to $50 rebate for an Energy Star "smart" thermostat (not to exceed 50 percent of the total cost). This is for new construction or the replacement of an existing non-Energy Star thermostat. It can be used with any type of heating and cooling system. Limit two per member address.
Up to $500 rebate for an Energy Star unit (not to exceed 50 percent of the total cost). Replacing a gas water heater with a heat pump water heater is eligible. Tankless or gas water heaters are not eligible.
Up to $50 rebate for the purchase of one new Energy Star-rated unit or for the replacement of an existing unit. The rebate amount is limited to 50 percent of the total cost of the unit.
Amounts vary. Criteria** are available for schools and commercial establishments undertaking energy-efficient lighting installations and upgrades. New construction no longer qualifies.
Business Lighting Rebate Application
Business Lighting Rebate Worksheet
Business Lighting Rebate Existing Equipment Tables
Business Lighting Rebate New Equipment Tables
Prefer to fill out a paper application? Click here.
*For details and qualifications see specific rebate forms or call numbers above. For information on Energy Star® standards visit: www.energystar.gov.
**Business Lighting Rebate amounts are based on the energy to be saved per fixture (10-bulb minimum), capped at $30,000 per year, and cannot exceed 40% of lighting equipment cost.
More energy efficiency tips
Find easy ways to save money and energy at home with tips from our national cooperative partner, Touchstone Energy®.
Visit the Touchstone Energy energy solutions web page for reliable information about energy choices.
Quick tips include energy savings guides for both home and commercial buildings. Information on Do It Yourself (DIY) projects can help with upgrading the energy efficiency of your home. You can also try the interactive Home Energy Adventure Tour to learn more about saving energy and money.