Please note: due to the current COVID-19  pandemic, home audits have been suspended until further notice.
Ductless Heat Pumps

Help reduce your heating costs by obtaining a 0% interest loan or a $800 rebate to help pay for the purchase of an energy-efficient ductless heat pump. Ductless heat pumps are 2 to 3 times more efficient than electric resistance zonal heating (i.e. ceiling heat, electric wall heaters). Call 541-746-0963 for more information, or view and download the appropriate forms:

 
Ducted Heat Pumps

Get a 0% interest loan or $800 rebate to help pay for the purchase of an energy-efficient heat pump. Heat pumps are 2-3 times more efficient than electric furnaces, and can save you money over time. Call 746-0963 for more information, or view and download the appropriate forms:

 
Heat Pump Water Heater (HPWH)

SUB offers an incentive from $300 to $800 to replace your existing electric resistance tank water heater with a new qualifying heat pump water heater (also called hybrid water heater). Fill out the SUB HPWH Rebate Form (fillable pdf link) and submit it to SUB along with your receipt.
Eligible products are listed at BPA Qualified Heat Pump Water Heater.
If you have questions, please contact SUB’s Conservation Connection at 541-746-0963.
Additional info is available at Hot Water Solutions (boringbutefficient.com)

ONLINE PROMOTION: For a limited time, SUB residential electric customers who are replacing an electric water heater can receive special discounts on Rheem hybrid water heaters. General Pacific offers free delivery to your home and has agreed to reduce your cost by the SUB incentive amount so there is no waiting for your rebate! Details at https://www.gpconservation.com/sub.

Of course, you are free to purchase a qualifying HPWH from the vendor or store of your choice.

 
Appliance Rebates

SUB currently offers appliance rebates on the purchase of new qualified Clothes Washers and Dryers.

  • ENERGY STAR® Clothes Washer rebate ($50)
  • ENERGY STAR® Clothes Dryer rebate ($100)

Access the rebate using our SUB appliance rebate form [pdf] or by calling SUB’s Conservation Connection at 541-746-0963.

You can also find out how much your old refrigerator costs to operate here.

 
Window Weatherization

Zero percent loans (up to $4,000) are available for qualifying SUB customers who install energy efficient windows.  Customers must have permanently installed electric heat, and must have a fully insulated home. Call 746-0963 for information or view and download the appropriate forms:

 
Insulation Rebates and Loans

SUB offers a 0% interest loan or a rebate on the cost of insulating the walls, ceiling and floor of your home. To qualify, SUB will conduct an energy analysis, recommend improvements, help you through the loan or rebate process and then inspect the completed work. In addition, for income-qualified customers, SUB offers a 100% rebate on insulation. Call 541-746-0963 for more information or view and download the appropriate forms:

(Note: The 100% rebate does not include manufactured homes)

 
Duct Testing and Sealing

Studies show the average duct system loses 20% to 40% of its heating energy through leaks. Springfield Utility Board’s duct testing and sealing program is designed to increase comfort and provide energy savings to SUB customers.

This program is available for manufactured and site built homes that heat with an electric forced air furnace or heat pump system.  Customers with gas heated homes are not eligible. Please contact us at 541-746-0963 for more information.