TL;DR
A utility rebate form is the application a customer or contractor files with the electric utility to claim an incentive for installing qualifying equipment such as a Level 2 EV charger, heat pump, or smart thermostat. Typical submissions require the equipment model and serial number, an itemized paid invoice, proof of address and account number, and sometimes a permit or inspection sign-off, all within a deadline of 30 to 180 days after installation.
What it means
A utility rebate form is the application a customer or contractor files with the electric utility to claim an incentive for installing qualifying equipment such as a Level 2 EV charger, heat pump, or smart thermostat. Typical submissions require the equipment model and serial number, an itemized paid invoice, proof of address and account number, and sometimes a permit or inspection sign-off, all within a deadline of 30 to 180 days after installation. Many EV charger programs also require an ENERGY STAR listed, networked unit and enrollment in off-peak or demand-response programs as a condition of payment.
Where it sits in the glossary
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Why Ohio homeowners should know it
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