Ducted Air Source Heat Pump Rebate

CenterPoint Energy offers a ducted air-source heat pump rebate when used for hybrid heating with a high-efficiency furnace.

This rebate offering is independent of any federal tax credits or state, electric utility, or co-op rebate offers.

Getting started 

  • Work with your customers to determine the best natural gas heating system that qualifies for a rebate and cooling system for their home.
    • ​Customers interested in a ducted air source heat pump should understand that operating costs will vary depending on their electric rate. Visit mnashp.org/cost-of-heat-comparison for annual energy costs information.  
  • Install the qualifying ducted air source heat pump between January 1-December 31, 2025. 
    • The technician needs to program the ducted air source heat pump to switchover at 40 degrees Fahrenheit  or lower (4.5C). Make sure your customers understand that the electric heat pump will provide the heating for the home when the outside air temperatures is above the switchover temperature. 
  • This rebate offer is only available for MINNESOTA residential heating customers who receive natural gas service from CenterPoint Energy.

Customer Rebate 

​​Rebate

 ​Type of Building
 ​HSPF2 as rated in the current AHRI directory
 ​NEW installation of ducted air source heat pump
$1,100
​Existing home
 ​7.8 or higher
 ​Installed in a home with a natural gas furnace with a 92% or higher AFUE furnace.
​$400
 ​New construction 7.8​ or higher  Installed with a new natural gas furnace that is 92% AFUE or higher

Note: For rebate to apply, the new equipment must be listed as a SYSTEM and HSPF2 is verified on the current Air-Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI)​.

​​​​​​​Review AHRI criteria for ducted air source heat pumps here​. ​

Cash for Dealers

CenterPoint Energy offers cash incentives to participating dealers for each rebate processed listing their company as the dealer. Dealer incentives are issued on a quarterly basis when the rebates were processed.

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​Equipment Dealer incentive
Online submission		 ​Dealer incentive
Paper submission​
Ducted ASHP
 $40
 ​$20


For CenterPoint Energy to issue ongoing incentive payments to dealers, we must have a current copy of your W-9 on file. Contact RebateAccounting@CenterPointEnergy.com for additional information.

​After installation and before you complete a rebate application 

Step 1: Collect the information for rebate processin​​​g

  • Have the switchover temperature that was set/programmed by the technician when the equipment was installed, available to enter in the rebate application.
  • Have the ASHP AHRI number ready to enter into the rebate form. 
  • Confirm your invoice has all the required information listed in the Proof of Purchase and Installation. Required information on the invoice includes details of the ducted air source heat pump that was purchased, including:
    • the AHRI number
    • the brand and complete model number of the outdoor condenser and indoor unit (evaporator or air handler)
    • the switchover temperature
The invoice must match the information on the application. A proposal or estimate are not acceptable forms for proof of purchase. Additional documentation for the ducted air source heat pump or furnace may be requested from CenterPoint Energy. *​IMPORTANT: Revise your invoice if it doesn’t contain all the required information.*

  • Rebate check information
    • ​Verify the rebate recipient name, rebate mailing address, city, state and zip code.
  • Purchaser email address
    • Ask the person who is receiving the rebate if they would like to receive system generated notifications about the status of their rebate. If so, have it ready to enter in the purchaser email address field.

Step 2: Complete rebate application online 

  • Complete an online rebate application for your customers and builders. First, please review the Terms & Conditions, then access the online rebate for​m​​.

    Submit rebat​e o​nline

  • Record the confirmation number for each rebate submitted online for future reference. 
  • Customers will receive their rebate faster if you submit the rebate through the dealer-only online processing forms. 

Step 3: Rebate Processing 

  • Rebate application must be submitted in the same calendar year that the equipment was installed. See Terms & Conditions​, for complete information about the rebate deadline. 
  • From the time that CenterPoint Energy receives the completed rebate application please allow up to 10 weeks for rebate to be processed. 

Contact Us 

For questions not answered in the Terms and Conditions or Dealer Rebate Application: 

You may email us​ or leave us a detailed message at 612-399-1565 (Dealer line). ​
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