Your heating and cooling system is likely the largest user of energy in your home. Having your contractor complete a performance verification test (which is a requirement in order to receive the incentive) will ensure your heat pump is performing at or near its rated capacity.
<h5>Direct Incentive</h5>
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<table> <tr> <th>Type of Heat Pump</th> <th colspan="-2">Incentive Criteria</th> <th>Who Receives Incentive</th> <th>Incentive Amount</th> </tr>
<tr> <td>Ductless Mini-Split</td> <td colspan="-2">15+ SEER, 12.5 EER, 8.5 HSPF</td> <td>Homeowner</td> <td>$400</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Ductless Mini-Split</td> <td colspan="-2">Variable Capacity (inverter driven) *</td> <td>Homeowner</td> <td>$600</td> </tr> <tr><tr> <td>Ductless Mini-Split<br>(multi heads, 3 ton or greater)</td> <td colspan="-2">Variable Capacity (inverter driven) *</td> <td>Homeowner</td> <td>$1,200</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Air Source</td> <td colspan="-2">15-15.9 SEER, 12.5 EER, 8.5 HSPF</td> <td>Homeowner</td> <td>$400</td> </tr><tr> <td>Air Source</td> <td colspan="-2">16-17.9 SEER, 12.5 EER, 8.5 HSPF</td> <td>Homeowner</td> <td>$800</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Air Source</td> <td colspan="-2">18+ SEER, 12.5 EER, 8.5 HSPF</td> <td>Homeowner</td> <td>$1,200</td> </tr>
<tr> <td>Air Source</td> <td colspan="-2">Variable Capacity (inverter driven) *</td> <td>Homeowner</td> <td>$1,200</td>
</tr> <tr> <td>Geothermal - water-to air or water-to water<br> (1 or 2 Stages)</td> <td colspan="-2">Any EER</td> <td>Homeowner</td> <td>$2,400</td>
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<tr> <td>Geothermal - water-to air or water-to water<br> (variable capacity)</td> <td colspan="-2">35+ EER, 5.0+ COP in GLHP - partial load column of AHRI or Energy Star certificate</td> <td>Homeowner</td> <td>$3,300</td>
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<tr> <td colspan="4">*Provide documentation that shows manufacturer, model number and that states the equipment is “inverter driven”.</td> </td>
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</tr> <tr> <th colspan="4">-- For Dealer (installation contractor) Only --</th> </tr>
<tr> <td>Qualified Installation</td> <td colspan="-2">Complete startup testing and review potential issues with customer</td> <td>Dealer</td> <td>$50</td>
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<tr> <td colspan="4"><em>An AHRI Certificate is required for all equipment meeting the requirements in the table above. If an AHRI Certificate is not attached to the application, the maximum incentive will be $100.</em><br></td> </tr> <tr> <td></tbody>
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</div> <h5>-- OR --</h5> <h5>Low Interest Loan</h5>
<p>Apply for a low interest loan through the Nebraska Energy Office's "Dollar and Energy Savings Loan Program" for your new qualifying heat pump system.</p>