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Refrigerated Cooling

Apartment complexes and rental management groups are no longer limited to one refrigerated cooling rebate per program year. However, pre-approval is still required for applications of more than 10 units. There is also no longer a limit of one rebate per individually metered NM residential account per program year.

Improve Comfort. Save Energy.

Did you know that heating and cooling account for the majority of your monthly energy bill? If your household doesn’t have a high efficiency matched refrigerated air-conditioning system, the Residential Comprehensive Refrigerated Cooling Rebate can help you reduce your energy bills by installing a high-efficiency Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) matched refrigerated air conditioning system.

The Knowledge You Need.

Available only to residential customers in El Paso Electric’s New Mexico service area.

Rebates are available to customers or contractors that install AHRI qualified matched systems that meet the minimum energy efficiency ratings specified below. Incentives vary depending on the type of system and efficiency of the unit installed. Only AHRI qualified matched systems that meet the energy efficiency ratings in the table below are eligible (http://www.ahridirectory.org).

  • Refrigerated Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps MUST be purchased and installed in the current program year.
  • AHRI reference numbers must match on indoor and outdoor units.
  • Installed systems must have a capacity of less than 65,000 BTUHr (5.4 tons).
Rebate Amounts
* For more information please visit http://www.ahridirectory.org/ or call your local contractor.
Window units are not eligible to receive a rebate.
** SEER/EER values are only displayed for ACs for reference and legacy system comparison. ACs must have a SEER2 rating to be eligible for a rebate.
System Type Tier Minimum AHRI
Efficiency Requirements*
Rebate Level
Air Conditioners (AC)**
Split 1 15.2-16.9 SEER2
> 9.8 EER2 (10.3 EER)
$85/ton
2 > 17.0 SEER2 (18 SEER)
> 9.8 EER2 (10.3 EER)
$150/ton
Packaged 1 15.2-16.9 SEER2
> 10.6 EER2 (11.2 EER)
$85/ton
2 > 17.0 SEER2 (18 SEER)
> 10.6 EER2 (11.2 EER)
$150/ton
Heat Pumps (HP)
Split 1 15.2-16.9 SEER2
> 9.8 EER2 (10.3 EER)
> 7.5 HSPF2 (8.8 HSPF)
$100/ton
2 > 17.0 SEER2 (18 SEER)
> 9.8 EER2 (10.3 EER)
> 7.5 HSPF2 (8.8 HSPF)
$175/ton
Packaged 1 15.2-16.9 SEER2
> 10.6 EER2 (11.2 EER)
> 6.7 HSPF2 (8.0 HSPF)
$100/ton
2 > 17.0 SEER2 (18 SEER)
> 10.6 EER2 (11.2 EER)
> 6.7 HSPF2 (8.0 HSPF)
$175/ton
Ground Source Heat Pumps (GSHP)
Closed loop water-to-air > 17.1 EER
> 3.6 COP
$700/unit
Open loop water-to-air > 21.1 EER
> 4.1 COP
Closed loop water-to-water > 16.1 EER
> 3.1 COP
Open loop water-to-water > 20.1 EER
> 3.5 COP
Direct geoexchange (DGX) > 16.0 EER
> 3.6 COP

Participation Made Easy.

1. Select a contractor of your choice. All refrigerated cooling systems must be installed by a licensed HVAC contractor to be eligible.

2. Your contractor will help you select an AHRI qualified system and provide you with an AHRI reference number. Your contractor will provide you with an estimate for the work and may also help you fill all required rebate documentation.

3. Once a new refrigerated cooling system has been installed, the Refrigerated Cooling Rebate Form must be completed online or mailed along with a copy of your receipt or invoice to the rebate processing center address. The rebate form can be accessed using one of the options at the bottom of this page.

4. Your rebate will be mailed directly to you. Rebate checks will be mailed within 4-6 weeks of receiving the application.

Find a Service Provider

Select a service provider for your project or schedule an energy assessment. These service providers have participated in EPE’s rebate program in the past and are in good standing. However, EPE does not recommend any particular service provider over another. You may select a service provider from this list or another service provider of your choosing.

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Apply Online

Save time and fill out your rebate application online. Click “Apply Now” to get started!

After registering and confirming your email address, please select the “Customer” option in the profile wizard.

You will need digital copies of your invoice or receipt and additional documentation on the work performed.

Apply by Mail

Please mail any rebate applications to the EPE Rebate Processing Center. Make sure to include a copy of your receipt or invoice.

EPESaver Rebate Center

1515 S Capital of Texas Hwy Suite 110 Austin, TX 78746

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Rebates are issued on a first come, first served basis until funding is exhausted or the program is changed. EPE reserves the right to adjust programs at any time. All rebates are subject to approval by the Program Manager.

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Apply Online

Save time and fill out your rebate application online. Click “Apply Now” to get started!

Apply by Mail

Please mail any rebate applications to the EPE Rebate Processing Center. Make sure to include a copy of your receipt or invoice.