Air Conditioners

The Air Conditioner Rebate Program is available to all Boulder City residential electric customers with existing central air conditioning and heat pump systems.

Eligibility Requirements

The following eligibility requirements apply:

  • To be eligible for a rebate, the system must be a new central installation that replaces an existing central air conditioner, heat pump, Gas Pack heating and cooling units in an existing home in the Boulder City electric service territory.
    • Replacement is defined as the replacement of the electric-driven cooling system (i.e., condenser, blower, coils, etc.) or cooling or heating system in the case of heat pumps.
  • The program only applies to central air conditioning, heat pump, and ductless split systems.
  • Window or single-room air conditioner units are ineligible to receive incentives.
  • Air conditioner units require installation by a contractor on the Approved Participating Contractor list. Installed HVAC units must be a minimum Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER) rating of 14 and must be replacing a unit with a SEER of less than 14.
  • Rebates in the amount of $50 per ton for mobile homes only with a SEER rating of 13.0 to 13.9.
  • A completed rebate application form (PDF) must be submitted within 60 days of the installation date.
  • A dated contractor invoice will be required as proof of installation date.
  • Residential purchasers of qualifying equipment may be subject to an on-site inspection by a Boulder City representative to verify equipment is properly installed and operational.
  • A completed building permit that has been finalized is required.
  • Rebate amounts are per unit.

Rebate Level AC Rating Rebate Per Ton

  • Base Tier: 13 SEER receives no incentive
  • Tier 1: 14 SEER receives $70 per ton
  • Tier 2: 15 SEER or Greater receives $125 per ton
  1. What is SEER?
  2. Why is replacing old equipment important?
  3. Why is duct testing important?
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