Arkansas HVACR NewsMagazine May 2026

ARHVACR NewsMagazine May2026

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Kirk’s Corner Increase Your Sales with Summit Utilities’ Rebate Program In today’s competitive HVAC market, contractors are looking for ways to close deals, increase margins, and stand out from the competition. Summit Utilities supports those goals with enhanced natural gas rebate offerings, including NEW incentives for 97% AFUE furnaces . These rebates aren’t just savings for customers —they’re a great sales tool that helps contractors upgrade equipment, offer more value, and boost their bottom line. Upgrade from Standard to High Efficiency One of the biggest opportunities for contractors is moving customers from standard 80% furnaces to higher efficiency systems. Summit Utilities makes that transition easier by offering tiered rebates that increase every step up in efficiency.

• Forced- Air Furnace (≥97% AFUE): $1,000 customer rebate ( NEW highlight tier ) • Condensing Boiler (≥95% AFUE): $1,500 customer rebate • ENERGY STAR Certified Thermostat: $60 customer rebate • Trade Ally Incentive: $100 per furnace in stall This tiered structure allows contractors to: • Show the incremental cost vs. rebate benefit • Help customers compare heating systems and long-term value Notice What’s New: 97% Efficiency = Maximum Opportunity • Start with a baseline option

97% AFUE Furnaces

The highest efficiency tier also offers the highest customer rebate:

$1,000 customer rebate

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Heating System Rebates

$100 contractor incentive

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• Forced-Air Furnace (90 – 94.9% AFUE): $400 customer rebate • Forced- Air Furnace (≥95% AFUE): $800 customer rebate