Rebate Center

Central Georgia EMC has energy efficiency rebates to help our customer-owners save energy while improving their home's comfort level. 

Applicants will need to agree to participate in Central Georgia EMC’s Load Management Switch program. A Central Georgia EMC representative will install the load management switch on both the qualifying heat pump compressor and a qualifying water heater. Central Georgia EMC will inspect all upgraded measures before a rebate is processed. All rebates payments are mailed to the qualifying customer. The rebate program is for work completed in 2020 and is not retroactive or prospective. Rebates end on December 21, 2020.

Qualifications for Heat Pump and Water Heater Rebates

  • Existing residential customers qualify for rebates.
  • Maximum one HVAC rebate and one water heater rebate per member number per year.
  • Customer must consent to have a load management switch installed on qualifying equipment before the rebate can be processed. The load management switch must remain on equipment and in operating status as long as CGEMC has a load management program.
  • The customer must use a certified company/installer that complies with all local, state, and federal codes and standards.
  • A water heater invoice or receipt is required to process a Water Heater rebate.
  • An Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) certificate and invoice must be received with rebate paperwork for a Heat Pump Rebate.
  • Upgraded measures must be inspected and verified by a Central Georgia EMC representative.
  • Rebates are subject to change without notice.

For members that are completing a new home in 2020.  Central Georgia Electric Membership Corporation is offering rebates up to*$700 for the construction of new homes with total electric service.

  • *Up to $200 refund of CIAC (Contribution in Aid of Construction) fees.
  • *$250 rebate for an Energy Star® total electric heat pump (15 SEER or greater).
  • *$250 rebate for heat pump water heater or solar water heater.

New Home Rebate

For existing homes that require energy efficiency upgrades.  

Electric Heat Pump Replacement

Water Heater Upgrades

  • *$100 rebate for conversion from gas to electric storage water heater, 40 gallons or greater.
  • *$100 rebate for replacement of existing electric storage water heater, 40 gallons or greater.

Homes built before January 1, 2020, are eligible for this rebate.

Existing Home Rebate

A rebate of $450 per kW AC (up to 10 kW AC) is available to Central Georgia EMC customer-owners who install roof-top solar panels on their home.

Qualifications 

  • You must be a residential consumer receiving your electric service from Central Georgia EMC.

  • The photovoltaic system must be installed by a licensed contractor.

  • The photovoltaic system must be installed in accordance with all applicable building and national electric codes.

  • The photovoltaic system must be interconnected to the Central Georgia EMC power distribution system with approved interconnection equipment and devices.

  • The photovoltaic system must come with a minimum five-year warranty against breakdown or unusual degradation.

Roof-Top Solar Rebate