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 For routine questions, to apply for electric service or for general information, please call our customer service center, Monday through Friday, from 7:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., at 1-866-225-5683.

Energy Conservation

Existing Homes


Value Incentive Program, V.I.P.
Our Value Incentive Program (VIP) offers consumers incentives for the replacement of central heat pump systems, central conventional cooling systems, or dual fuel systems for single family dwellings. We will also give recommendations on how to weatherize your home in order to help you reduce energy consumption.

Incentive Payment Schedule
(Effective through December 31, 2005)

Single Family
S.E.E.R. Heat Pump Conv. A/C
Owner A/C Dealer Owner A/C Dealer
13.0 - 13.99 $250.00 $50.00 $200.00 $40.00
14.0 - 14.99 $300.00 $50.00 $225.00 $40.00
>15.0 $350.00 $50.00 $250.00 $40.00

Elegibility requirements:
  • Residential consumers must be served by Magic Valley Electric Cooperative, Inc.
  • Only central, ducted systems are eligible (no window or through the wall units). Outdoor condensing units, indoor evaporating coil, and air handler must be new and matched as shown in the current A.R.I. directory.
  • A licensed air-conditioning contractor is responsible for determining the unit's proper size for best results.
  • New homes are NOT eligible for rebates.
Program Guidelines and Procedures:
  • Air-conditoning contractor must have a valid Texas air-conditioning contractor license.
  • MVEC will initiate rebate forms.
  • MVEC reserves the right to inspect all installations.
  • The rebate will be disbursed to the member after MVEC recieves and reviews all completed rebate forms.
  • The air-condition capacity sizing ratio must exceed 500 square feet per ton. If the ratio does not meet the minimum requirement, a load calculation (manual "J" or computer) must accompany the rebate request.
  • This program is subject to change or cancellation without notice.

New Construction


Planning a new house?

If you're remodeling your home, building a new home, or just want information on how to lower your electric bill, give us a call! Our marketing representatives are available to assist you with energy efficient ideas that will save you money.

If you're building a new home or planning on building one, you can also ask your contractor or builder about energy efficient home design principles. You'll be saving money on energy even before you break ground!

Here are some of the most critical factors that will influence the home's energy efficiency:

  • House orientation.
  • Thermal integrity of its shell (insulation levels and tightness).
  • Efficiency of the selected heating, cooling, water heating, and other energy-using equipment.
  • Use of natural cooling and passive solar designs to minimize the need for heating and cooling.
Benefits to Homeowners

Homeowners enjoy great benefits from energy efficient construction such as:

  • Lower utility bills. This is the result of higher construction standards as compared to conventional construction.
  • Increased comfort. Energy efficient construction techniques virtually eliminate drafts and temperature gradients that make homeowners feel warmer or colder than they really are.
  • Higher resale value. Better constructed, more energy efficient homes are worth more in the marketplace. A recent survey found that 85% of the respondents believe energy saving features add to a home's resale value.
  • You may qualify for an energy efficient mortgage. Home buyers purchasing an energy efficient home with energy consumption that can be documented may qualify for a larger mortgage than they would receive on a conventional home.