Conservation Corner – January 2026

Start Your Year With Savings

Rebates help lower the cost of high-efficiency products, making it easier for you to upgrade your home or farm and save money every month! By choosing products that use less energy, you’ll benefit from years of reduced energy bills and help ease the demand on your local power grid. Columbia REA currently offers many rebates, including those below, giving you options to save money while supporting a more reliable energy future.

Top 5 Current Rebates (overall count) from Columbia REA to our members:

1. Heating & Cooling Systems– Upgrade for better comfort and big savings every month.
2. Agricultural Sprinklers – Boost efficiency on the farm by getting the water where it is needed.
3. Insulation – Keep comfort in, costs out.
4. Laundry Appliances – Wash smart, save more.
5. Windows – Energy-smart for fewer leaks and better insulation

Rebates support energy conservation by making efficient upgrades more affordable. Here’s how:

• Lower Overall Costs – High-efficiency equipment often costs more initially. Rebates help reduce that barrier so more people can upgrade.
• Encourage Smart Choices – Incentives steer customers toward products that use less energy, like efficient HVAC, insulation, and appliances.
• Long-Term Savings – Once installed, these upgrades cut energy use for years, lowering bills and reducing strain on the grid.
• Supports Reliability – Less strain on the grid helps prevent outages and keeps power affordable.

As a Columbia Rural Electric Association (CREA) member, you have the power to turn the environment and your pocketbook a little greener by taking advantage of rebates available through Columbia REA.

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Charlie DeSalvo, Energy Efficiency Specialist

If you have any questions about energy efficiency, email Charlie DeSalvo or call (509) 526-4041.