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High Efficiency HVAC Rebate

Energy Efficient Heating and Cooling Equipment Will Save You Energy and Money

According to the U.S. Department of Energy, heating and cooling account for about 56 percent of the energy use in a typical U.S. home, making it the largest energy expense for most homes. There is a wide variety of technology available for heating and cooling your home, enabling efficient conversion of energy into useful heat or cool air for your home. In addition, many heating and cooling systems have supporting equipment in common, such as thermostats and ducts, which provide opportunities for saving energy.

One of the most important decisions you can make as an energy-conscious homeowner is the type of Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) system you choose. Of course you want your home to be comfortable year-round. Now comfort and cost can be balanced with the selection of an energy-efficient HVAC system for your home.

Want to cut the costs of cooling your home? Through the Connecticut Energy Efficiency Fund, CL&P offers special incentives for installing electric central air conditioning or electric heat pump systems that meet certain energy-efficiency ratings established by the Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI). Looking for a good HVAC contractor? Follow these tips for hiring a HVAC contractor.

Funding for this program is limited, and customers will be qualified for enrollment on a first-come, first-served basis. Through December 31, 2009, you may qualify for a $500 incentive for installing certain ENERGY STAR® central air conditioning or heat pump systems. Verify below that the unit you are purchasing is eligible for a rebate and fill out the HVAC System Rebate Application [PDF:75 KB] .

HVAC Rebate Application [PDF:75 KB]

Eligible AHRI Rated Systems Minimum Efficiency Requirements Incentive $/Unit
Unitary A/C and Split Systems
AHRI1 Rated		 14.5 SEER2 / 12 EER3 $500.00 per unit
Air to Air Heat Pump Systems
AHRI Rated		 14.5 SEER / 12 EER / 8.2 HSPF $500.00 per unit
Ductless Split HVAC Systems
AHRI Rated		 14.5 SEER / 12.5 EER / 8.2 HSPF $500.00 per home
Packaged Systems
AHRI Rated		 14 SEER / 11 EER / 8.0 HSPF $500.00 per home

1 AHRI – Air Conditioning Heating and Refrigeration Institute. All equipment must be rated in the AHRI Unitary or Applied Air Conditioning Directories. Both can be found online at www.ahrinet.org.

2 SEER – Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio

3 EER – Energy Efficiency Ratio

For more information, call 1-877-WISE-USE (947-3873).