New-Mac Electric will continue to help customers Take Control & Save in 2010 by extending its appliance and heat pump rebate program.
     New-Mac hopes customers will use this incentive by spending a little more to purchase energy efficient units, knowing they can qualify for rebates. Of course, buying energy efficent also means additional savings throughout the life of the unit since it will use less energy.
     So, if it’s about time to buy a new clothes washer, dishwasher, window air-conditioning unit, water heater, or heating-and-cooling unit, keep in mind the rebate program qualifications – because only qualifying purchases will be rebated.
     The rebate qualifications will remain the same as in 2009 with one exception. Dual-fuel heat pumps must now have a SEER rating of 14.5 to qualify, which is the new Energy Star standard for 2010.
     In order to qualify for a rebate, New-Mac must receive a completed rebate form and a copy of the purchase receipt within 90 days of the date of purchase. Rebate forms can be printed from the links below, or can be picked up both the Neosho and Anderson offices, or by calling 451-1515 or 800-322-3849.
     The rebate program has been extended through Dec. 31, 2010. Rebates will be applied to your New-Mac bill in the form of an energy credit.
     In order to receive a rebate, purchases must meet these qualifications:

CLOTHES WASHERS – $100
• must be submitted within 90 days of purchase
• must be Energy Star rated
• only for homes with electric water heaters
• for residential customers only

DISHWASHERS – $50
• must be submitted within 90 days of purchase
• must be Energy Star rated
• only for homes with electric water heaters
• for residential customers only

WINDOW AIR-CONDITIONING UNITS – $50
• must be submitted within 90 days of purchase
• must be Energy Star rated
• for residential customers only

WATER HEATERS – $50
• must be submitted within 90 days of purchase
• must have an energy rating of .9 or better

• must have a storage tank
• only for replacement of another electric water, or for a new home
• for residential customers only

DUAL-FUEL HEAT PUMPS – $150 PER TON
• must be submitted within 90 days of purchase
• must be Energy Star rated (14.5 SEER)
• must be dual fuel (having natural gas or propane for back-up)
• for residential or commercial customers

GROUND-SOURCE HEAT PUMPS – $300 PER TON
• must be submitted within 90 days of purchase
• If only the unit needs replaced and the looping is still present, customers can get $150 per ton if the new unit is a gain of at least 3 EER.
• 10 tons or more must be pre-approved
• for residential or commercial customers