MPE’s new Rebate Program, effective Jan. 1, 2025, keeps many of the most popular rebates while adding incentives for heat tape timers and insulation.
“Many MPE members are surprised by how much energy heat tape uses, especially if it’s left running. However, it can be effective on a schedule of just 6 hours a day with the use of a timer,” said MPE Energy Resource Coordinator Megan Moore-Kemp.
A member can receive a $300 rebate for the new installation of heat tape plus a timer, a $150 rebate for hardwired heat tape timer, or $15 for a plug-in heat tape timer.
Insulation rebates were added to the program in coordination with Sustainable Grand. The new insulation rebates cover 15% of cost, up to $250, per location (attic, crawlspace, and walls). “Proper insulation, particularly in our climate, is vital to home energy efficiency,” Megan added.
The rebates that are continuing include electric outdoor power equipment, energy audits, heat pumps and heat pump water heaters, induction cooktops and ranges and heat pump dryers. For the complete list and additional information, visit www. MPEI.com/REBATES.
Rebates that are no longer available through MPE include LED lighting, e-bikes, refrigerator/freezer recycling, electric pallet jacks/forklifts, smart thermostats for gas heating, and Level 3 EV chargers.
“One reason for electric cooperatives to offer rebates is to move the market or incentivize members to try something new. With LED lighting, the market has moved – this technology has been widely adopted,” said Megan. “Though the e-bike rebate was popular, there are other rebate sources available, such as through the state and through the Town of Winter Park. Other rebates we are sunsetting as they were utilized very little by our membership.”
MPE hopes the 2025 rebate program will help members control costs, promote electrification, and reduce energy burden for low- to moderate-income families while stretching the rebate funds as far as possible, Megan explained. The previous rebate program was facilitated through Tri-State Generation and Transmission and MPE paid for the program through the power supply rates. With the power supply transition, MPE has more control and flexibility with its rebate program, as well as the ability to make it more streamlined and efficient.
MPE members must submit receipt dated prior to Jan. 1, 2025, to MPE by Feb. 1, 2025, to receive a rebate under the 2024 rebate program.
For more information on the 2025 rebate program, visit www.MPEI.com/2025-REBATES, contact MPE at memberrelations@mpei.com, or call Megan Moore-Kemp at 970-887-7051.
MPE rebates are available to MPE members – those who receive electric service from MPE – at MPE-served properties.
Rebate requests must be received through www.MPEI.com/REBATES within 90 days of purchase or installation. There is a combined rebates total cap of $2,000 for each member/project. Rebates are subject to change and funding is limited and will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. For a full list of qualification requirements, visit the MPE Rebates webpage.