Rock Hill residential electric customers can achieve energy and home maintenance savings through the SmartChoice customer incentives program. SmartChoice offers cash rebates, low-interest loans and an "all-electric" billing rate.

Note:

1. To qualify for these incentives, all new and existing electric water heaters are required to have a Load Management Device. Installation of a Load Management Device is free.
2. Customers must obtain a mechanical building permit for a water heater or heat pump installation/replacement.
3. Installations/replacements must have occurred within six months of rebate request.

For more information about the SmartChoice program or to apply for rebates or loans, call 803-325-2640.

Water Heater Replacement

Customers installing a new 40 gallon electric water heater are eligible for a $225 rebate.

Heat Pump Replacement

Customers replacing their existing heating systems with a minimum 16 SEER (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Rating) electric heat pump are eligible for a $400 rebate. Financing is available on electric heat pump installations at a low interest rate of 6% for a maximum 60 months (pending loan application approval).

To qualify for these incentives, all new and existing heat pumps are required to have a Load Management Device. Installation of a Load Management Device is free.

Great Rate

Customers who qualify as all-electric and energy efficient qualify for the Great Rate, the lowest residential electric rate offered by the City. This all electric rate can lower your winter energy costs up to four cents per kilowatt hour during winter heating months. The customer must have an electric water heater with a Load Management Device and a minimum 16 SEER heat pump to be eligible.

Additional Resources

• SmartChoice Summary of Incentives & Application Instructions (PDF)
• SmartChoice Rebate Request (heat pump, water heater) (PDF)
• SmartChoice Heat Pump Loan Application (PDF)
• SmartChoice Heat Pump Loan Employment Verification (PDF)
• SmartChoice Builder Program Rebate Form (PDF)