Benefits:
Evaporative coolers cost about half as much to install and operate as central air conditioners
and they use only about one-quarter as much energy. They are great in dry, arid climates (but
really not suitable for areas with high humidity).
Reasons to install an evaporative cooler:
• Lower original equipment cost than air conditioners
• Lower operating costs
• Simple installation
Incentive amount:
$150 cash back incentive to customers on qualified models (available effective February 19, 2008)
$25 cash back incentive to program qualified contractors
CLICK HERE for a list of qualified models
CLICK HERE to download incentive form
Qualifications:
Incentives are available for existing and new homes. Must be a new, first-time installation and be the primary source of cooling for the home. Unit may be installed by the customer or by a contractor. Work may be inspected. To ensure that your evaporative cooler is installed correctly we recommend using a contractor.
CLICK HERE for a list of participating contractors
Qualified Customers:
Residential customers who reside within the State of California and who purchase their
electricity from Pacific Power on rate schedules* D, DL-6, DS-8, DM-9, or NEM-35 are eligible to participate. Landlords who own rental properties where the tenant is billed on rate schedules* D, DL-6, DS-8, DM-9, or NEM-35 also qualify for this program.
*Find your rate schedule by looking under Detailed Account Activity on your bill. Next to
Electric Service you will find Residential Service – Schedule X below your address.
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