Energy Efficiency Program

How it works

Otero County Electric Cooperative, Inc. (OCEC) says it has created an Energy Efficiency Program Fund for members. The fund is financed by a one percent adder to members’ bills and by retaining inspection and supervision fees that were previously paid to the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission. The OCEC Board of Trustees approves the basics of the fund and decides which programs continue to provide services to members.

What the money covers

The program offers rebates for work in existing homes or businesses, specifically:

• additional insulation
• weatherization
• certain Energy Star electric appliances
• high-efficiency water heaters
• some commercial rebates

The page also notes that additional insulation, window, and door installations may require a pre-installation inspection by an OCEC representative. Homeowners should contact their local OCEC office to schedule that inspection before starting any work.

Amounts and matching

The official page does not state any rebate dollar amount, percentage, or maximum cap. It only says that all rebates are subject to change without notice, subject to approval, and contingent upon fund availability.

How to apply

Requests for rebates must be submitted with:

• the completed form
• receipt of purchase
• any documents supporting the ENERGY STAR certification, if applicable

Rebate forms may be obtained at any OCEC office or downloaded from the website.

Timing and deadlines

The page does not provide an application deadline, start date, or end date. It does say inspections must be performed where noted, and that any item purchased for which a rebate is given must be placed at the premises of the OCEC account claiming the rebate.

Additional notes

Commercial accounts seeking a rebate must contact Bill Denney, Member Services at 575-682-2521 before any work is initiated.