PSO Rebates for Tulsa HVAC: 2026 Program Year
Updated 2026-08-11
PSO customer? Your service could be free — or come with over a thousand dollars back. Public Service Company of Oklahoma pays rebates to residential customers who upgrade to high-efficiency HVAC equipment. Airo credits the qualifying rebate straight on your invoice at signing, so you never pay the rebate portion and never wait on a check.
We install, file the application with PSO, and PSO reimburses us directly.
Which PSO Rebates Apply to Your HVAC Upgrade
These are PSO's published residential figures for the 2026 program year. The amount you get is set by the equipment's SEER2 rating, not by negotiation:
Air-source heat pumps: $600 at 15.2–17.1 SEER2, $1,000 at 17.2–19.0 SEER2, $1,400 at 19.1+ SEER2. The largest residential category PSO offers.
Central air conditioners: $200 at 15.2–17.1 SEER2, $600 at 17.2–19.0 SEER2, $800 at 19.1+ SEER2.
Ductless mini-split heat pumps: up to $600 on qualifying 19.1+ SEER2 systems.
Geothermal (ground-source) heat pumps: a flat $1,400.
Tune-ups: up to $125 on an A/C tune-up, $200 on a heat pump tune-up. Often enough to cover the whole visit.
Shell and duct work: duct replacement, duct sealing, air infiltration sealing, and wall or knee wall insulation are rebated only as part of PSO's Multiple Upgrade program, not as standalone jobs.
Rebate amounts and program rules change as PSO updates its offerings each program year, so we confirm current numbers before quoting a job rather than relying on last year's figures. It's also worth knowing that PSO's rebate programs sit alongside Oklahoma's broader utility efficiency initiatives; PSO administers its own residential program independently, and the rules can differ from what a neighboring utility offers, so figures you see quoted for a different Oklahoma utility may not apply to your PSO account.
How the Instant Rebate Credit Works
Free efficiency assessment
We check your home, your ductwork, and your PSO account status to confirm what the property is eligible for before anything is ordered.
We spec equipment for the highest rebate tier you qualify for
You see the price and the rebate side by side at each SEER2 tier, so you can decide whether the higher tier pays for itself.
You get the rebate as an instant credit on your invoice
You sign at full price minus the qualifying rebate. The rebate portion never comes out of your pocket, and there's no check to chase.
We install, file with PSO, and PSO reimburses us
We document the job, submit the application inside PSO's window, and collect the reimbursement directly. You don't fill out a form or track a deadline.
Prefer the old way, with the rebate check mailed to you instead of credited on the invoice? Tell us at the assessment and we'll file it that way.
Rebate Qualification Requirements
You must be a PSO residential electric customer at the property.
The property must be a single-family home or duplex; most programs exclude larger multifamily buildings.
Installed equipment must meet PSO's SEER2/HSPF2 minimums for the program year, which we confirm before ordering equipment.
Installation must be done by a professional contractor; PSO doesn't rebate DIY installs.
The rebate application must be submitted within PSO's program window after installation; we track this so it doesn't get missed.
The 2026 PSO Rebate Schedule
Exact figures from PSO's published residential program for the 2026 program year. Whatever your equipment qualifies for, we credit it on your invoice at signing.
Air-source heat pump
| 15.2 – 17.1 SEER2 | $600 |
| 17.2 – 19.0 SEER2 | $1,000 |
| 19.1+ SEER2 | $1,400 |
Central air conditioner
| 15.2 – 17.1 SEER2 | $200 |
| 17.2 – 19.0 SEER2 | $600 |
| 19.1+ SEER2 | $800 |
Ductless & geothermal
| Ductless mini-split heat pump, 19.1+ SEER2 | Up to $600 |
| Geothermal / ground-source heat pump | $1,400 |
Tune-ups
| A/C tune-up | Up to $125 |
| Heat pump tune-up | $200 |
Figures reflect PSO's published 2026 residential schedule and depend on the specific unit installed and your account qualifying. We confirm the exact figure during your assessment before you sign anything. Duct replacement, duct sealing, air infiltration sealing, and insulation are rebated through PSO's Multiple Upgrade program rather than on their own.
Often $0 Out of Pocket
Because we credit the rebate at signing instead of making you wait on a check, the rebate reduces what you actually hand over on install day. On smaller jobs the rebate can cover nearly the whole ticket, which is why $0 out of pocket is possible on qualifying jobs. Here's the math on two real-world scenarios:
3-ton 19.1+ SEER2 heat pump
The $1,400 comes off the invoice up front; the federal credit comes back later when you file. Ask your tax advisor how 25C applies to your return.
A/C tune-up
On a qualifying heat pump tune-up the rebate is $200, which can cover the visit outright. That's the case where $0 out of pocket happens most often.
The credit is contingent on eligibility, which we confirm before install. If PSO denies an application for reasons outside your control after we've confirmed eligibility, we absorb the credit; the price you paid at install stands. Prices shown are illustrative examples, not quotes.
Why the Efficiency Tier You Choose Changes Your Rebate
PSO tiers most of its HVAC rebates by SEER2 (cooling efficiency) and HSPF2 (heating efficiency) rating. A 15.2 SEER2 AC unit sits at the entry tier and qualifies for a smaller rebate than a 19.1+ SEER2 unit, even though both units cool your house. The price difference between tiers is usually a few hundred dollars on the equipment; the rebate difference can cover a meaningful chunk of that gap, and the higher tier keeps saving you money on your electric bill every summer after that.
We walk through this tradeoff during the free assessment: what the entry-tier unit costs installed, what the higher tier costs installed, what each one qualifies for from PSO, and roughly how much the efficiency difference might save on your monthly bill based on your home's size and current system. You decide which tier makes sense for your budget and how long you plan to stay in the house.
This matters most for heat pumps, since Oklahoma's mix of hot summers and cold snaps means a heat pump runs almost year-round. A few points of HSPF2 difference adds up over a full winter of heating.
Federal Tax Credits Stack with PSO Rebates
On top of a PSO rebate, qualifying equipment may also be eligible for the federal 25C energy efficiency tax credit: up to $2,000 for heat pumps and up to $600 for a qualifying AC or furnace. Because the PSO rebate and the federal credit come from different programs, in most cases you can claim both on the same installation.
The two arrive at different times. The PSO rebate is credited instantly, right on your invoice at signing, so it lowers what you pay on install day. The 25C credit works differently: it reduces what you owe when you file your return, months later. We can tell you which equipment we install qualifies for 25C, but consult your tax advisor for how the credit applies to your specific return.
PSO Rebate Questions
Do I have to be a PSO customer to get a rebate?
Yes. PSO rebates are only available to PSO residential electric customers. If you're on a different utility, these specific rebates don't apply, though other programs might.
How much can I actually save with a PSO rebate?
For the 2026 program year: heat pumps pay $600 at 15.2–17.1 SEER2, $1,000 at 17.2–19.0 SEER2, and $1,400 at 19.1+ SEER2. Central AC pays $200, $600, and $800 across the same tiers. Ductless mini-splits pay up to $600, geothermal a flat $1,400, A/C tune-ups up to $125, and heat pump tune-ups $200.
Do I have to wait for PSO to send me a check?
No. We credit the rebate on your invoice at install. You don't pay the rebate portion. PSO reimburses Airo directly after the application is approved.
What if PSO denies my rebate application?
We confirm eligibility before we install anything specifically to avoid that. If PSO denies an application for reasons outside your control after we've confirmed eligibility, we absorb the credit — the price you paid at install stands.
Does Airo handle the rebate paperwork for me?
Yes. We pull PSO's current program specs, spec your equipment to the highest tier you qualify for, and submit the rebate application after installation. You don't file anything yourself.
How long does it take for the rebate to reach me?
You see it immediately, as a credit on your invoice at install. PSO's own processing runs roughly 4 to 8 weeks after the application is submitted, but that wait is between PSO and Airo, not something you sit on.
Can I combine a PSO rebate with federal tax credits?
Yes, in most cases. The federal 25C tax credit can stack with a PSO rebate on the same qualifying equipment. Consult your tax advisor for how it applies to your specific situation.
What equipment qualifies for the highest rebate tier?
Generally, the highest-SEER2 and HSPF2 equipment in each category. We'll show you the tiers during your free efficiency assessment so you can see the rebate difference between equipment options before you decide.
Does a rebate application ever get denied?
It can happen if the installed equipment doesn't meet the program's efficiency minimums, if the home isn't a qualifying residence type, or if the application misses PSO's submission window. We check eligibility before we install anything, specifically to avoid this.
Find out what your upgrade qualifies for.
Free assessment, no obligation. We handle the PSO paperwork either way.