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South Carolina Heat Pump Rebate Calculator

Estimate your South Carolina heat pump rebate range through Santee Cooper EmpowerHome. Use this guide to understand the key factors and check the official source for exact current amounts.

High confidenceLast checked: 2026-05-292 official sources
Rebate Range

How much is the South Carolina heat pump rebate?

Santee Cooper tiered rebates by SEER2: $300 for ≥15.2 SEER2/7.8 HSPF2 (split or packaged). $400 for ≥16.3 SEER2/8.0 HSPF2. Hybrid HP: $500 for ≥16.7 SEER2/8.3 HSPF or $700 for ≥19.3 SEER2/8.7 HSPF. Geothermal: $600 (ENERGY STAR, single-family only). Mini-split: $40–$80 per half-ton depending on efficiency. Santee Cooper Trade Ally contractor required.

Santee Cooper serves coastal South Carolina — Berkeley, Horry, and Georgetown counties (Myrtle Beach area, ~25–30% of SC residents).

Dominion Energy SC (formerly SCE&G) serves Upstate and Midlands SC (Columbia, Greenville, etc.) — visit dominionenergy.com/south-carolina for their rebate programs.

Santee Cooper Trade Ally contractor required — non-Trade Ally installations do not qualify.

Submit rebate application by mail to 305A Gardner Lacy Road, Myrtle Beach SC 29579, or email to residential.energy@santeecooper.com.

Rebates processed within 6–8 weeks.

Not a guarantee of eligibility. Verify current amounts with your utility or Santee Cooper EmpowerHome.

Check Santee Cooper EmpowerHome official site

Key factors that determine your South Carolina rebate

Your electric utility
Which utility serves your home (Santee Cooper (Berkeley/Horry/Georgetown counties)) determines which rebate tier applies.
Current heating fuel
Oil and propane homes typically qualify for the highest tiers. Natural gas homes usually qualify for lower amounts.
Whole-home vs. partial scope
A whole-home heat pump installation that replaces all primary heating earns the highest rebate. Supplemental or mini-split-only installs earn less.
System size in tons
Larger systems generally earn higher rebates, up to the program cap. Oversizing can disqualify equipment in some programs.
Equipment certification
Equipment must meet the program's current efficiency threshold. Verify the AHRI reference number or program-specific certification before purchase.
Income qualification
Income-qualified households may receive enhanced rebates or additional assistance. Ask your utility about documentation requirements.
Working Reference

See a fully interactive rebate calculator

Heat pump rebate calculators show how fuel type, utility, and system size interact to affect rebate amounts. The same logic — fuel type, utility tier, system size, income — applies across programs including Santee Cooper EmpowerHome in South Carolina.

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Official Sources
2026-05-29
2026-05-29