- Tier 1: $1,175 < = 2 tons and $2300 > 2 tons (NOT to exceed 50% of equipment cost)
- Tier 2: $1,500 < = 2 tons and $5400 > 2 tons (NOT to exceed 50% of equipment cost)
- $450/ton air-to-water units with EER > = 19 and COP > = 4
- (EER = Energy Efficiency Rating and COP = Coefficient of Performance)
- $100/unit additional incentive for central air source with integrated controlled Electric Thermal Storage (ETS) backup in lieu of a separate ETS incentive
- Incentive amount is the lower of stated rebate or 50% of equipment cost
Current GCEA ASHP Requirements
- Tier 1 (Standard ASHP) required HSPF > = 9.0 and SEER > = 15 or, HSPF2>=7.6 and SEER >=14.3
- (ASHP = Air Source Heat Pump, HSPF = Heating Season Performance Factor, and SEER = Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio)
- Tier 2 (Cold-Climate ASHP) required HSPF > = 10.0 and SEER > = 16 or, HSPF2 >=8.5 and SEER >=15.2; variable speed compressor or a minimum of 3 stages (settings for fan speed)
- All GCEA rebates must be applied for within 90 days of installation
- All items must be new to qualify for GCEA rebates