>>Keyword Exclusive - More details on electric co-op programs - Part 2
NOTE: See updated 2013 Kentucky electric co-op incentives.
Meade County RECC
For full details, go to www.mcrecc.com/smartsavings.aspx
Or call (877) 276-5353
NOTICE: The following incentive programs are subject to change or cancellation.
ENERGY STAR Heating & Cooling Replacement Program
If a Meade County RECC member purchases an ENERGY STAR air-source heat pump, dual-fuel heat pump, or geothermal heating and cooling system to replace their existing system, the member can receive a rebate as follows:
ENERGY STAR Geothermal $750
ENERGY STAR Dual-Fuel Heat Pump $500
ENERGY STAR Air-Source Heat Pump $200
Dual-fuel systems heat with electricity until the temperature dips below 35 degrees. Then, an energy-efficient natural gas or propane system kicks in.
Your rebate check will be mailed to the home address Meade County RECC has on file for you. Please allow up to four weeks for processing.
The store invoice must include the following:
• Itemized purchase of an ENERGY STAR air-source or dual-fuel heat pump or an ENERGY STAR geothermal heating and cooling system and ENERGY STAR certification if not noted on the invoice.
• Meade County RECC member's name and address.
• Meade County RECC reserves the right to verify equipment installation.
Residential Clothes Washer Program
If a residential Meade County RECC member purchases an ENERGY STAR clothes washer on or after May 15, 2012, the member may apply for a $100 incentive. Members must mail or drop off their detailed store invoice to any Meade County RECC office to apply for the incentive. Incentive checks will be mailed to the member’s address. Please allow up to six weeks for processing. A cash register receipt alone is not acceptable. It simply does not list the detail required to process the incentive. An actual detailed invoice/delivery ticket must be submitted and must include the following—without exception:
• Date of purchase
• Itemized ENERGY STAR clothes washer, including manufacturer and model number
• ENERGY STAR certification must be noted by the dealer on the invoice or by separate attachment.
• Meade County RECC member’s account number, name, address, and phone number
Please consider the above as a checklist to be sure all required documentation is submitted. If all items are not duly noted, incentive will not be processed. It will not be returned to the member, but will be filed as incomplete. If members do not receive their incentive(s) after six weeks, they may call (877) 276-5353 extension 3123 to inquire.
Mail to:
Incentive Processing
Meade County RECC
PO Box 489
Brandenburg, KY 40108
or drop off at any Meade County RECC office.
Residential Refrigerator Replacement Program
If residential Meade County RECC members purchase an ENERGY STAR refrigerator on or after May 15, 2012, for their residences and have the old units recycled by the dealer, members may apply for a $100 incentive. Members must mail or drop off their detailed store invoice to any Meade County RECC office to apply for the incentive. Incentive checks will be mailed to the member’s address. Please allow up to six weeks for processing. A cash register receipt alone is not acceptable. It simply does not list the detail required to process the incentive. An actual detailed invoice/delivery ticket must be submitted and must include the following, without exception:
• Date of purchase
• Itemized ENERGY STAR refrigerator, including manufacturer and model number
• ENERGY STAR certification must be noted by the dealer on the invoice or by separate attachment
• Dealer must note on the invoice that the old unit has been recycled
• Meade County RECC member’s account number, name, address, and phone number
Please consider the above as a checklist to be sure all required documentation is submitted. If all items are not duly noted, incentive will not be processed. It will not be returned to the member, but will be filed as incomplete. If members do not receive their incentive(s) after six weeks, they may call (877) 276-5353 extension 3123 to inquire.
Mail to:
Incentive Processing
Meade County RECC
PO Box 489
Brandenburg, KY 40108
or drop off at any Meade County RECC office.
Heating and Cooling (HVAC) Tune-Up Program
Beginning May 15, 2012, Meade County RECC will provide an incentive to residential members who have their heating and cooling (HVAC) unit(s) professionally cleaned and serviced within the current calendar year. Each unit on an existing Meade County RECC residential account will be eligible for a $25 incentive, up to three units per account location. The incentive is available once per unit per year. Invoices dated prior to May 15, 2012, do not qualify. Incentive checks will be mailed to the member’s address. Please allow up to six weeks for processing. To qualify for the incentive, members must submit a detailed invoice from a licensed HVAC contractor and must include details listed below:
• Date of service
• HVAC contractor’s verification that the heating and cooling unit(s) has been professionally cleaned and serviced
• Number of units cleaned and serviced at each location
"Number of Units" literally means 1, 2, or 3 unit(s) and must be plainly noted on invoice. If not clearly noted, incentive will be paid for 1 unit or $25.
• Meade County RECC member’s account number, name, address, and phone number
Please consider the above as a checklist to be sure all required documentation is submitted. If all items are not duly noted, incentive will not be processed. It will not be returned to the member, but will be filed as incomplete. If members do not receive their incentive(s) after six weeks, they may call (877) 276-5353 extension 3123 to inquire.
Mail to:
Incentive Processing
Meade County RECC
P O Box 489
Brandenburg, KY 40108
or drop off at any Meade County RECC office.
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Nolin RECC
For full details, go to www.nolinrecc.com/home-rebateprograms.asp
Or call Todd Drake at (270) 765-6153
Button-Up Rebate
• A free home Energy Audit must be done before work is started and after work is completed.
• Upgrading insulation, windows, or doors on all-electric homes at least 2 years old.
• A Nolin RECC representative will calculate BTU saved and rebate $40 per thousand BTU saved up to $520, after weatherization and insulation upgrades; requires a pre- and post-energy audit.
Please Call Todd Drake at (270) 765-6153 for more information.
Heat Pump Rebates
$500 Rebate Requirements in New Construction:
• Must be built to Touchstone Energy Home Standards
$250 Rebate Requirements for Retrofit Installations:
• Must convert from electric furnace, ceiling cable heat, or baseboard heat to a heat pump
• Must be an all-electric home before rebate is paid
A Nolin representative must inspect the installation before a rebate is paid. Please call Todd Drake at (270) 765-6153 for more information.
*All heat pumps must have minimum 14 SEER and 8.2 HSPF ratings.
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Owen Electric Cooperative
For full details, go to www.owenelectric.com/content/programs-products-0
Or call (800) 372-7612
Button-Up
Two of the best improvements you can make to your home to lower your heating and cooling costs are to increase the amount of insulation in your home and to stop outside air from getting in. Owen Electric's Button-Up program helps you increase your home's efficiency and your comfort while helping you save money on your electric bills!
Your home must be at least 5 years old and use electricity as the primary heat source. Call our energy advisor, Jude Canchola, and make an appointment to have him visit your home to point out areas where efficiency can be improved. A heat-loss calculation will be done before you make recommended improvements and then again after improvements to determine the exact amount of your incentive payment. When you Button-Up, we'll pay you $20 for every 1,000 BTU your heating load is lowered, up to $270. Contact your local Owen Electric office for more information or to set up an appointment.
Heating and Cooling Systems
Owen Electric offers the following incentives to its members to encourage the selection of energy-efficient and environmentally wise residential equipment. These incentives are good for installations made on or after 6/1/2012.
• Work and installation must be completed in the 2012 calendar year.
• Completed rebate form and copy of invoice or receipt must be submitted to Owen Electric within 60 days of completed installation.
• All installations must be in a stick-built home or a manufactured home on a permanent foundation.
• All units must be the replacement of an electric furnace, ceiling cable, or electric baseboard in an existing home.
Rebate requests for heating and cooling systems must meet each of the following requirements, plus any additional requirements for that specific type of heating and cooling system. Unit must be 14 SEER (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Rating) or higher and an 8.2 HSPF (Heating Season Performance Factor) or higher to qualify. (Heat pump to heat pump upgrade is NOT eligible for rebate.) AHRI certificate must accompany rebate form.
Touchstone Energy Home
Owen Electric’s Touchstone Energy Home is designed to provide you with superior comfort and energy savings while promoting exemplary building performance in new site-built homes. One of our energy advisors will work with you. When standards are met, a certificate will be issued stating the home meets Touchstone Energy standards.
Eligibility: Members building an electrically heated new home.
Benefits:
• Energy-efficient design from blueprints
• IECC code compliance
• Greater home comfort
• Pride in home ownership
Touchstone Energy Home: $250 rebate for new home built to Touchstone Energy Home standards; requires inspection at various points in construction
Touchstone Energy Manufactured Home: $250 rebate for a manufactured home that is ENERGY STAR certified, including a high-efficiency heat pump (14 SEER and 8.2 HSPF rating)
SimpleSaver (Direct Load Control)
SimpleSaver will reduce peak demand and energy usage through the installation of load control devices on residential air conditioners and/or electric water heaters. Peak demand reduction occurs by cycling equipment on and off according to a pre-determined control strategy. Participating members receive a bill credit incentive. Eligibility: Any Owen Electric member.
Benefits:
• $10 bill credit in February for each active water heater control device.
• $5 bill credit in June, July, August, and September for each active A/C unit control device.
HVAC Duct Sealing Program
The HVAC Duct Sealing Program offers blower door tests to evaluate and identify costly duct leaks and incentivizes you to seal leaking ductwork with mastic sealers or with the Aeroseal duct-sealing program.
Eligibility: Owen Electric members whose home is equipped with an electric central heating and cooling system at least 2 years old and ductwork is in an unconditioned space.
Benefits: $250 incentive to members meeting full eligibility requirements. Contractor will perform blower door test before and after work is completed.
Home Energy Analysis
Whether your house is always too cold or too hot, your bills are a little too high, or you just want to learn how you can become more energy efficient, Owen Electric can help. Our energy advisors will come to your home to perform an energy audit. They inspect the likely suspects—your insulation, windows, ductwork, water heater, or any other place you think might be troublesome—and tell you how you can make a few changes that will make your home more comfortable and your energy bill lower. And the best part is, energy audits are free to all Owen Electric members.
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Pennyrile Electric
For full details, go to www.precc.com to “Residential”
Or call
(800) 297-4710 (Hopkinsville)
(800) 297-4707 (Cadiz)
(800) 297-4708 (Elkton)
(800) 297-4709 (Russellville)
Heat Pump Financing Program
Makes financing available for a new heat pump with convenient repayment terms on the electric bill.
EnergyRight Solutions New Homes Program
Rebates of $200 to $500 for all-electric new home construction; refer specific inquiries to Pennyrile Electric.
Electric Water Heater Incentives
A $50 rebate for participants with existing homes, when installing an electric water heater.
Online Energy Evaluation
Free online energy evaluation available through www.precc.com. Participants receive a customized energy report to help them understand where their home is wasting energy—and how to fix those expensive leaks. The tips are personalized based on the customer’s answers about their home and energy use. In addition to the energy report, participants will receive a free energy conservation kit.
In-Home Energy Evaluation Program (IHEE)
Your local power company and TVA are making it easier than ever to become energy efficient while also saving money. With the new In-Home Energy Evaluation Program, you can reduce your power usage and receive a cash rebate for installing home energy improvements. The recommended eligible improvements you make are eligible for reimbursement of 50% of the installation cost, with an upper limit of $500.
Here’s how it works:
• Schedule an in-home energy evaluation by a TVA-certified evaluator, which includes a $50 fee. If the homeowner makes recommended eligible improvements costing $150 or more, this fee will be reimbursed in addition to the rebate.
• After your home is evaluated, a report is created outlining the potential energy-efficiency improvements and available cash rebates
• Improvements must be made by a member of the TVA Quality Contractor Network, except for self-installed measures (as allowed by your local power company). The evaluator will provide the names of qualified contractors.
• All home improvements must be completed within 90 days. Once the work is finished, it will be inspected to ensure that everything is installed properly to maximize savings.
• After the inspection, you submit receipts for the completed work to be eligible for the cash rebate.
Cash rebate
No matter how many energy-efficiency improvements are made, $500 is the maximum reimbursable amount for all approved work completed. Some improvements have lower maximum amounts, and some require power company pre-approval (see table below).
Eligible improvements
The items below are eligible for up to a 50% cash rebate on recommended improvements. Some items may also be eligible for federal tax credits:
Replacement windows (must be ENERGY STAR qualified)
Storm windows
Duct repair/replacement and sealing (existing HVAC only)
Rehabilitation work (minor repair work such as broken glass, glazing, or prime door replacement, with power company pre-approval)
HVAC replacement (must be ENERGY STAR qualified)
• All heat pumps included
Ask your evaluator if your power company allows:
• Dual-fuel heat pumps
• Air conditioning (with gas pack or gas split)
Attic insulation/ventilation (must be nonpowered)
Floor or perimeter insulation and vapor barrier (ground cover)
Kneewall insulation (in attic)
Electric water heater insulation and pipe insulation
Air sealing (including weatherstrip and caulk)
Central AC/heat pump tune-up
Non-eligible items
The following items are not eligible for the cash incentive:
Carbon monoxide detector or monitor
Clothes washers or dryers
Compact fluorescent bulbs
Dishwashers
Insulated garage doors
Programmable thermostats (existing HVAC)
Radiant barriers
Refrigerators
Room air conditioners
Storm doors
Wall insulation (excluding kneewall insulation)
Water heaters (including tankless/instantaneous)
Window film/solar screens
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Salt River Electric
For full details, go to www.srelectric.com
to “Products & Services”
Or call (502) 348-3931
Touchstone Energy Home Rebate: $250 (new construction)
This rebate is for members who are building a new home that meets the Touchstone Energy Home standards. These elements of construction can save you up to 30% annually on your energy bill. To qualify, you must install an electric water heater and an electric heat pump or geothermal heating/ cooling system. The heat pump must have a SEER rating of 14 or higher, with a HSPF of 8.2. Geothermal must meet ARI 325 standards. Please note: You will need to contact our energy advisor to schedule inspections of the home before drywall is applied and during the course of construction to verify rebate requirements are being met. Dual-fuel systems will not qualify for this rebate.
Heat Pump Rebates (existing home)
1) Replacing Electric Furnace or Baseboard Heating: $500
This rebate is for members who are replacing a resistant, whole-house electric heat source, such as an electric furnace or baseboard heating, with a high-efficiency electric heat pump. The new heat pump must have a SEER of 14 or higher with a HSPF of 8.2. Our energy advisor will visit the location to verify the new equipment meets the standards for the rebate.
2) Replacing Ceiling Cable Heat: $750
This rebate is for members who are replacing electric ceiling cable with a high-efficiency electric heat pump. The new heat pump must have a SEER of 14 or higher with a HSPF of 8.2. Our energy advisor will visit the location to verify the new equipment meets the standards for the rebate.
Please Note: If you are replacing an existing heat pump with a new heat pump, this does not qualify for our rebate.
Button-Up
This rebate is for members who want to improve the energy efficiency of their home by upgrading insulation, windows, doors, etc. If you're upgrading insulation, we can give you an estimate of costs and contact a contractor to perform the insulation upgrade. Salt River Electric will pay a maximum rebate of up to $400. To qualify, your home has to be at least 2 years old, with electric heat.
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Shelby Energy Cooperative
For full details, go to www.shelbyenergy.com/energyprograms.html
Or call (800) 292-6585
Energy Audits
Take a close look at what goes into your monthly bill. Learn practical improvements for efficient use of energy. For a free, do-it-yourself on-line energy audit, visit www.touchstoneenergy.coop and click on Home Energy Audit or contact Shelby Energy to request an in-home energy audit.
Button-Up Program
This program is for existing, electrically heated homes at least 2 years old. $20 will be paid for every 1,000 BTU you decrease the heating load by adding energy-efficient windows and doors and/or insulation. Maximum incentive: $270
Touchstone Energy Home Program (New Construction Only)
The Touchstone Energy Home has the potential for a 30% annual reduction in heating and cooling costs. The program includes a geothermal or air-to-air heat pump with at least a SEER 15 and HSPF 8.5 in an all-electric home. To be eligible for this $500 incentive, a co-op representative must inspect your home prior to installation of drywall and at other stages of construction. For a complete list of the requirements to make your new home a Touchstone Energy Home, visit www.shelbyenergy.com or contact the office.
Heat Pump
This program is designed for manufactured homes that install an energy-efficient heat pump with at least a SEER 13 and HSPF 7.5. Also, existing homes that replace an electric furnace, ceiling cable, or baseboard heating system that is at least 2 years old may be eligible. Replacing an existing heat pump does not qualify for the incentive. To qualify for the $500 incentive, you will need to contact the office for system verification before replacing the old system. The installed heat pump must meet at least a rating of SEER 14 and HSPF 8.2.
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South Kentucky RECC
For full details, go to www.skrecc.com/ee_programs.htm
Or call (800) 264-5112
Touchstone Energy Home
Build your new home to our Touchstone Energy Home standards, and receive a reduction in your annual heating/cooling costs, but you may also qualify to receive an incentive. The incentive if you build and install a geothermal system is $500, or if you install a 14 SEER and 8.2 HSPF air-to-air heat pump or higher, the incentive is $250. Call your local energy advisor to find out about the incentives and to get a copy of the Touchstone Energy Home specifications to be sure your home will qualify. (We must be provided with a floor plan so that a heat loss/heat gain calculation can be completed to determine the heating and cooling equipment size. The house must be completed before a blower door test can be performed to verify that the house meets the standard.)
Geothermal Heating & Cooling
Geothermal heating & cooling is the most energy-efficient system available. It uses an underground loop system as a heat exchanger, which makes it more efficient than ordinary heat pumps. If you are installing a geothermal system, you may qualify for a $500 rebate. The geothermal equipment must meet the ARI-330 standard. The equipment must be installed by qualified geothermal contractors. Contact the local RECC office and speak to an energy advisor for a list of participating heating and air contractors in your area. All systems must be closed-loop systems.
Touchstone Energy Manufactured Home
When purchasing a manufactured home, make sure you are buying a Touchstone Energy Manufactured Home, which can assure you of as much as 30% savings on heating and cooling costs. A Touchstone Energy Manufactured Home is all-electric and has a sealed duct system, energy-efficient double-pane windows, added insulation in the roof and walls, and an improved gasket that seals the halves of the home together. You can be assured that it is built to the federal ENERGY STAR standards. To qualify for a $250 rebate, call South Kentucky RECC.
Electric Thermal Storage (ETS)
Electric thermal storage (ETS) heaters use ceramic bricks to store heat given off by elements inside the heater. The elements come on during the co-op’s off-peak times to heat up the bricks. The stored heat is then released throughout the day. ETS is a great replacement for gas and fuel oil space heaters and for wood stoves. Many members use them to supplement their existing electric heating system. While one unit usually won’t heat your entire home when it gets really cold, multiple-unit systems can be designed that will keep you warm all winter long.
Button-Up
The two best things you can do to lower your heating and cooling costs are to increase the amount of insulation in your home and stop outside air from getting inside your home. Button-Up will help you increase your home’s efficiency and your comfort while cutting your electric bills. Your home must be at least 2 years old and use electricity as the primary heat source. Call our energy advisors, and they will make an appointment to come to your home and point out areas where the efficiency of your home can be improved. A heat loss calculation will be done before you make recommended improvements and then again afterward to determine the exact amount of your incentive payment. When you Button-Up, we’ll pay you $40 per 1,000 BTU saved. Call your local energy advisor to see how much you could get back for making improvements!
Duct-Seal
Duct-Seal is another home efficiency program targeted to SKRECC members who have electric heat pumps and furnaces. It is offered at a cost of $75 to qualifying members. Duct-Seal consists of air-infiltration testing, sealing ductwork, checking filters, measuring airflow, and checking the accuracy of your thermostat. The tests we do may also show you things you can do to your home to lower your energy costs. Results from tests of this program showed Duct-Seal can produce a savings of $170 per year in heating and cooling costs. Of course, your exact savings will vary according to your home and heating system.
Resistant Heat to Heat Pump
If you are changing your heating system from ceiling cable, baseboard, or electric furnace to either a heat pump of a minimum of 14 SEER and 8.2 HSPF or geothermal, you can qualify for a $500 incentive payment. Call your South Kentucky RECC energy advisor for more information.
Energy Audits
South Kentucky RECC will do energy audits for our members at their request to help educate them on what is using the most energy in their homes and on how to be more efficient. To have an energy audit done they just need to contact a South Kentucky RECC energy advisor to set up an appointment.
Taylor County RECC
For full details go to www.tcrecc.com/rebates.php
Or call (800) 931-4551
Button-Up (Insulation Upgrade)
A Member Services representative will conduct an energy audit of your home and point out areas where insulation can be added or where other weatherization techniques can be used to save energy and money. Available only for electrically heated homes more than 2 years of age, we will pay $20 for every 1,000 BTU you save by adding insulation, up to $270 per home. Contact office before any improvements have been made.
Electric Thermal Storage (ETS)
ETS room heating units store heat during off-peak hours. By utilizing ETS in your home, Taylor County RECC offers a reduced electrical rate. Receive a $250 rebate for installing ETS in your home. Contact Member Services for more information.
Air-to-Air Heat Pump
Taylor County RECC offers a rebate of $500 for qualifying units to residential members replacing an existing electric furnace, baseboard, or ceiling heat. Heat pump must be 14 SEER or higher with 8.2 HSPF and conform to ARI standards. Contact Member Services before changing units.
Touchstone Energy Home
Receive a $500 rebate for new home construction; contact Member Services for specifications to qualify; subject to blower door test.
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Tri-County EMC
For full details, go to www.tcemc.org and click on “Products & Services”
Or call (800) 369-2111.
In-Home Energy Evaluation Program (IHEE)
Depending on the improvements made, members can earn a 50% cash incentive on recommended energy improvements, up to a $500 maximum. As an added bonus, the in-home inspection is currently $50 instead of the regular $150 and still reimbursable with improvements. Those interested should call (800) 369-2111 for details or to schedule.
Here’s how it works
• Schedule an in-home energy evaluation by a TVA-certified evaluator, which includes a $50 fee. If the homeowner makes recommended eligible improvements costing $150 or more, this fee will be reimbursed in addition to the rebate.
• After your home is evaluated, a report is created outlining the potential energy-efficiency improvements and available cash rebates.
• Improvements must be made by a member of the TVA Quality Contractor Network, except for self-installed measures (as allowed by your local power company). The evaluator will provide the names of qualified contractors.
• All home improvements must be completed within 90 days. Once the work is finished, it will be inspected to ensure that everything is installed properly to maximize savings.
• After the inspection, you submit receipts for the completed work to be eligible for the cash rebate.
Cash rebate
No matter how many energy-efficiency improvements are made, $500 is the maximum reimbursable amount for all approved work completed. Some improvements have lower maximum amounts, and some require power company pre-approval (see table below).
Eligible improvements
The items below are eligible for up to a 50% cash rebate on recommended improvements. Some items may also be eligible for federal tax credits:
Replacement windows (must be ENERGY STAR qualified)
Storm windows
Duct repair/replacement and sealing (existing HVAC only)
Rehabilitation work (minor repair work such as broken glass, glazing, or prime door replacement, with power company pre-approval)
HVAC replacement (must be ENERGY STAR qualified)
• All heat pumps included
Ask your evaluator if your power company allows:
• Dual-fuel heat pumps
• Air conditioning (with gas pack or gas split)
Attic insulation/ventilation (must be non-powered)
Floor or perimeter insulation and vapor barrier (ground cover)
Kneewall insulation (in attic)
Electric water heater insulation and pipe insulation
Air sealing (including weatherstrip and caulk)
Central AC/heat pump tune-up
Non-eligible items
The following items are not eligible for the cash incentive or financing option:
Carbon monoxide detector or monitor
Clothes washers or dryers
Compact fluorescent bulbs
Dishwashers
Insulated garage doors
Programmable thermostats (existing HVAC)
Radiant barriers
Refrigerators
Room air conditioners
Storm doors
Wall insulation (excluding kneewall insulation)
Water heaters (including tankless/instantaneous)
Window film/solar screens
EnergyRight Solutions Programs Include:
Heat Pump Financing for qualified members
TCEMC offers 10-year heat pump financing for qualified members of the cooperative with convenient repayment terms. Depending on the SEER rating the interest rate may be either 8% or 6%.
Water Heater Rebate
TCEMC sells EnergyRight Marathon water heaters with a $100 rebate for the members of the cooperative.
Water Heater $25 Credit on Electric Bill
TCEMC members may receive a $25 credit on their electric bill if they purchase an electric water heater from a vendor within the TCEMC service area. All they have to do is bring in a copy of their receipt verifying the purchase in their name.
New Home Incentive
Qualifying members may apply for the New Home Incentive in which they would receive the $100 rebate on the Marathon water heater at the time of purchase and an additional $200 (or more) credit toward their electric bill.
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Warren RECC
For full details, go to www.wrecc.com/waysToSave/rebates.aspx
Or call Scott Duvall at (270) 842-6541
Electric Water Heater Rebate
If you need a new water heater, make it an energy-efficient electric water heater (with a minimum capacity 40 gallons) and get cash back! Submit the receipt and receive a $50 rebate. This offer is available for new and existing homes. You must be a current Warren RECC member. Only one rebate per household per year will be eligible. The check will be mailed to the member or builder listed on the electric account at the location where the water heater is installed. On-demand and tankless water heaters are not eligible for the rebate. Please allow two weeks for processing. Mail this completed form and a copy of the receipt to: Warren RECC, Member Services Department, P.O. Box 1118, Bowling Green, KY 42102-1118.
Warren RECC's Heat Pump Program
Warren RECC offers fixed-rate loans for the installation of a 13-SEER or higher electric heat pump system and recommended insulation and weatherization. These loans are available for existing site-built homes. There is no down payment and the loan is repaid on your Warren RECC electric bill. A loan packet is available at any Warren RECC office. If you would like to know more about the Warren RECC Heat Pump Program, call us at (270) 842-6541 and ask to speak with either Scott Duvall or Tami Cohron.
Click here to learn more about heat pumps and an explanation of terms.
EnergyRight Solutions New Homes Program
Rebates of $300 to $1,000 for all-electric new home construction; refer specific inquiries to your co-op.
In-Home Energy Evaluation Program (IHEE)
This program for energy evaluations provides rebates for half the cost of certain efficiency improvements up to $500 as well as convenient financing. The $50 cost for this service is rebated if improvements are made under the program.
Here’s how it works:
• Schedule an in-home energy evaluation by a TVA-certified evaluator, which includes a $50 fee. If the homeowner makes recommended eligible improvements costing $150 or more, this fee will be reimbursed in addition to the rebate.
• After your home is evaluated, a report is created outlining the potential energy-efficiency improvements and available cash rebates.
• Improvements must be made by a member of the TVA Quality Contractor Network, except for self-installed measures (as allowed by your local power company). The evaluator will provide the names of qualified contractors.
• All home improvements must be completed within 90 days. Once the work is finished, it will be inspected to ensure that everything is installed properly to maximize savings.
• After the inspection, you submit receipts for the completed work to be eligible for the cash rebate.
Cash rebate
No matter how many energy-efficiency improvements are made, $500 is the maximum reimbursable amount for all approved work completed. Some improvements have lower maximum amounts, and some require power company pre-approval (see table below).
Eligible improvements
The items below are eligible for up to a 50% cash rebate on recommended improvements. Some items may also be eligible for federal tax credits:
Replacement windows (must be ENERGY STAR qualified)
Storm windows
Duct repair/replacement and sealing (existing HVAC only)
Rehabilitation work (minor repair work such as broken glass, glazing, or prime door replacement, with power company pre-approval)
HVAC replacement (must be ENERGY STAR qualified)
• All heat pumps included
Ask your evaluator if your power company allows:
• Dual-fuel heat pumps
• Air conditioning (with gas pack or gas split)
Attic insulation/ventilation (must be nonpowered)
Floor or perimeter insulation and vapor barrier (ground cover)
Kneewall insulation (in attic)
Electric water heater insulation and pipe insulation
Air sealing (including weatherstrip and caulk)
Central AC/heat pump tune-up
Non-eligible items
The following items are not eligible for the cash incentive or financing option:
Carbon monoxide detector or monitor
Clothes washers or dryers
Compact fluorescent bulbs
Dishwashers
Insulated garage doors
Programmable thermostats (existing HVAC)
Radiant barriers
Refrigerators
Room air conditioners
Storm doors
Wall insulation (excluding kneewall insulation)
Water heaters (including tankless/instantaneous)
Window film/solar screens
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West Kentucky RECC
For full details, go to www.wkrecc.com
Or call (877) 4WKRECC (1-877-495-7322) or (270) 247-1321
In-Home Energy Evaluation Program (IHEE)
Your local power company and TVA are making it easier than ever to become energy efficient while also saving money. With the new In-Home Energy Evaluation Program, you can reduce your power usage and receive a cash rebate for installing home energy improvements. The recommended eligible improvements you make are eligible for reimbursement of 50% of the installation cost, with an upper limit of $500.
Here’s how it works:
• Schedule an in-home energy evaluation by a TVA-certified evaluator, which includes a $50 fee. If the homeowner makes recommended eligible improvements costing $150 or more, this fee will be reimbursed in addition to the rebate.
• After your home is evaluated, a report is created outlining the potential energy-efficiency improvements and available cash rebates
• Improvements must be made by a member of the TVA Quality Contractor Network, except for self-installed measures (as allowed by your local power company). The evaluator will provide the names of qualified contractors.
• All home improvements must be completed within 90 days. Once the work is finished, it will be inspected to ensure that everything is installed properly to maximize savings.
• After the inspection, you submit receipts for the completed work to be eligible for the cash rebate.
Cash rebate
No matter how many energy-efficiency improvements are made, $500 is the maximum reimbursable amount for all approved work completed. Some improvements have lower maximum amounts, and some require power company pre-approval (see table below).
Eligible improvements
The items below are eligible for up to a 50% cash rebate on recommended improvements. Some items may also be eligible for federal tax credits:
Replacement windows (must be ENERGY STAR qualified)
Storm windows
Duct repair/replacement and sealing (existing HVAC only)
Rehabilitation work (minor repair work such as broken glass, glazing, or prime door replacement, with power company pre-approval)
HVAC replacement (must be ENERGY STAR qualified)
• All heat pumps included
Ask your evaluator if your power company allows:
• Dual-fuel heat pumps
• Air conditioning (with gas pack or gas split)
Attic insulation/ventilation (must be nonpowered)
Floor or perimeter insulation and vapor barrier (ground cover)
Kneewall insulation (in attic)
Electric water heater insulation and pipe insulation
Air sealing (including weatherstrip and caulk)
Central AC/heat pump tune-up
Non-eligible items
The following items are not eligible for the cash incentive or financing option:
Carbon monoxide detector or monitor
Clothes washers or dryers
Compact fluorescent bulbs
Dishwashers
Insulated garage doors
Programmable thermostats (existing HVAC)
Radiant barriers
Refrigerators
Room air conditioners
Storm doors
Wall insulation (excluding kneewall insulation)
Water heaters (including tankless/instantaneous)
Window film/solar screens
EnergyRight Solutions Programs Include:
Heat Pump Financing: Makes financing available for new heat pump purchases with convenient repayment terms on your electric bill.
Water Heater Rebate: Members can receive a rebate of $50 on the purchase of a new energy-efficient
water heater.
New Home Rebate: Rebates of $200 to $1,000 for all-electric new home construction; refer specific inquiries to your co-op.
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To read the Kentucky Living October 2012 feature that goes along with this supplement, go to 2012 EnergyGuide
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