Digging Deeper: What Distributors Told Us About Rebate Programs

This blog post analyzes survey data on HVAC rebate programs to show that while distributors are highly engaged and play a central role in contractor education, inconsistent tracking practices, administrative burden, program complexity, and payment delays are limiting effectiveness. Continue reading this blog to explore mixed sentiment toward midstream incentives and underscores the need for simpler processes, faster payments, clearer roles, and better-aligned incentives to improve participation and outcomes across the channel.