Equipment Eligible for Cash-Back Rewards under the Efficient Heating & Cooling Program.
Cash-Back Rewards listed on this page are available for selected high efficiency heating and cooling equipment for
residences. The equipment must meet the high efficiency standards and must be installed prior to the application for
the reward. Equipment must be installed beginning July 1, 2007 to be eligible (unless otherwise noted).
Below is a complete listing of rewards available for
Residential customers. To
determine whether you are eligible, use our
eligibility tool or call 800.762.7077.
Except for central air equipment, a Cash-Back Reward is only available for pre-qualified equipment. See the pre-qualified
equipment list below.
Prequalified Equipment List
HVAC Residential Incentive Application 2007-2008
Find a participating contractor
Participating Utility List
Natural Gas Boiler
Reward Amount: $400 (≤ 300MBH)
This Cash-Back Reward is only available for models on the
Pre-Qualified Equipment List
. A qualifying natural gas
boiler must have the following attributes:
- Have at least an efficiency rating of at least 90% AFUE
- Modulate its firing rate
- Have an outdoor air reset control
- Be a sealed combustion unit
- Primary use must be for space heating
It is not permissible for other equipment to be vented in the same flue as a sealed combustion boiler.
If only a water heater remains vented through the chimney when the old boiler is removed, the contractor is required to install a chimney liner.
Customer must purchase natural gas from a participating utility to qualify for this reward.
Gas Furnace
Reward Amount: $150
This Cash-Back Reward is only available for models on the
Pre-Qualified Equipment List. A qualifying forced air heating system must have the following attributes:
- Have at least an efficiency rating of at least 90% AFUE
- Automatically vary the Btu output using a variable speed blower motor, which can be called by a variety of names
including electronically commutated motor (ECM) and efficient brushless DC motor
- Vary its output based on the amount of heating load (have at least two stages of firing).
- Be a sealed combustion unit.
If only a water heater remains vented through the chimney when the old
boiler is removed, the contractor is required to install a chimney
liner.
NOTE:
- Air handlers are not eligible for this reward.
- Two or multi-speed motors are not eligible for this reward.
Ground Source Geothermal Heat Pumps may be eligible for this reward. See instructions below.
Customer must purchase electricity from a participating utility to
qualify for this reward.
Flue Closure
Reward Amount: $75
This reward is only available to customers who purchase and install a qualified Efficient Heating & Cooling furnace
or boiler and the chimney is no longer used. Approved
Flue Closure Protocol must be followed.
NOTE:
- Customers may only receive one Flue Closure Cash-Back Reward from Focus on Energy. Customers who receive the Flue
Closure reward from Efficient Heating & Cooling cannot receive an additional Flue Closure reward through the Water
Heating program or the Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® program.
- Flue must be closed March 1, 2008 or later.
- A Focus on Energy representative may contact the homeowner and schedule a site visit to verify flue was properly closed.
Customer must purchase natural gas from a participating utility to qualify for this reward.
Air CONDITIONERS ≥SEER 15, <65 MBH
Reward Amount: $100
Eligibility of coil combinations is based on information in the
AHRI database
(Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute, ahridirectory.org) or other reliable sources.
Central Air Conditioners & Air Source Heat Pumps
- Units must be installed with a furnace that qualifies for the Gas Furnace Cash-Back Reward (see Page 13)
- SEER will be determined by the condenser, evaporator coil, and furnace/air handler motor
- Systems must include a thermal expansion valve (TXV) or electronic expansion valve (EXV or EEV) to automatically
adjust refrigerant flow through the system.
- Both the condenser and evaporator coil must be replaced.
- Proper airflow and refrigerant charge must be achieved on all A/C installations. Instructions to achieve proper
refrigerant charge and airflow may be found in the Instructions section at the end of this guide or at
focusonenergy.com/hvac.
- The refrigerant line diameters must meet the manufacturer specifications for the unit being installed. If existing
lines do not meet the required standards, they must be replaced with the appropriate size.
Customer must purchase electricity from a participating utility to
qualify for this reward.
Mini-Split / Ductless Systems
Reward Amount: $100
- Systems must include a thermal expansion valve (TXV) or electronic expansion valve (EXV or EEV) to automatically adjust
refrigerant flow through the system.
- Multiple evaporator/air handling units must be installed to allow zoning. Units may be connected to one or multiple
condensers. Rewards will be paid based on the number of condensers installed.
- Both the condenser and evaporator must be replaced.
Customer must purchase electricity from a participating utility to
qualify for this reward.
Ground Source/Geothermal Heat Pumps
Customers who purchase electricity from a participating electric utility may qualify for the following Cash-Back Rewards
if the installed geothermal system meets the indicated criteria.
$150 Gas Furnace
- COP 3.3 for a closed loop system.
- COP 3.6 for an open loop system.
- Air handler must have an ECM.
- Heat pump must have at least two stages of heat output; there can be no electric back-up heat with the system;
including plenum heaters and baseboard heat.
$100 Split System A/C
- System must meet the furnace criteria listed above to be eligible for the $100 A/C Reward.
- Must be 15 EER or greater.
Customer must purchase electricity from a participating utility to
qualify for this reward.
Water Heaters
The ENERGY STAR Products Program offers Cash-Back Rewards on the purchase of select ENERGY STAR qualified water heaters. Click on the link above for more information.
Financing Opportunities For Efficient Heating & Cooling And Home Performance With ENERGY STAR® Customers
Focus on Energy and the Efficient Heating & Cooling program are pleased to offer reduced rate financing to customers of participating Efficient Heating & Cooling and Home Performance with ENERGY STAR contractors through Energy Finance Solutions (EFS). EFS offers unsecured financing that will provide an easy payment option for your customers and can be used to help sell more high efficiency equipment and close more sales.
CUSTOMER BENEFITS
Customers who purchase and install at least two of the energy efficient measures on the attached summary could be
eligible for financing through EFS. The program offers:
- Reduced interest rate of 9.99% APR
- Fixed rate loan terms available from 2 to12 years
- Financing up to 100% of installation costs
- Financing from $1,000 to $10,000
- Unsecured loans (homeowner provides no collateral)
- No fees, points, or closing costs
- No prepayment penalty
HOW TO PARTICIPATE AS A CONTRACTOR
To offer this benefit to your customers, you simply need to become a participating contractor with EFS. The requirements
are easy to meet and there is no cost to you! Eligible contractors must:
- Be in business for at least one year.
- Possess all necessary licenses and permits.
- Carry $1 million in general liability insurance; worker's compensation as required by law.
- Maintain a "Satisfactory" rating or no rating with the Better Business Bureau.
To apply, simply:
- Review the guidelines and participation information found at www.EnergyFinanceSolutions.com
- Submit the Contractor Application, Participation Agreement, W9 form, and a copy of your General Liability
Insurance Certificate to EFS.
The review process usually takes less than 48 hours, after which approved contractors will be mailed a supply of
application forms and may immediately begin offering the loan program to potential customers.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE AS A CUSTOMER
The application process is fast and easy:
- Submit a credit application, itemized proposal and copy of most recent electric and gas bills to EFS
(along with proof of income for loans over $4,000). Loan application responses are available within 24 hours, and
phone pre-approvals can be provided within 30 minutes by calling 800.583.5869. Customers may also apply online
at www.EnergyFinanceSolutions.com.
- Submit a contract for work to be performed by a participating contractor to EFS for approval.
- Sign the credit agreement for approved work. Once EFS receives the signed credit agreement, notification will
be given to the contractor, and work may begin.
- When the work is satisfactorily completed, the customer signs the Certificate of Completion.
- Upon receipt of the Certificate of Completion, EFS makes payment directly to the contractor.
- The customer will receive a welcome letter from the servicer with convenient payment options.
TERMS & CONDITIONS
- Customers who finance equipment or measures through Energy Finance Solutions cannot receive Cash-Back Rewards
for the same measures from Focus on Energy.
- Customers who implement Home Performance measures must have a home assessment performed by a certified Home
Performance Consultant or Rater BEFORE the measure will be financed.
- Measures that are not performed by an approved contractor are ineligible for financing.
- Any costs associated with the eligible measures (such as duct work, wiring, and roofing) are eligible for market
rate financing. When utilizing market rate financing, at least 50% of the amount financed must be for qualified measures.
- Only owner-occupied, one or two-unit dwellings are eligible for financing.
- Customer eligibility for EFS loans is based on the customer's electric and gas providers. This list is different
than the utility list for Efficient Heating & Cooling Cash-Back Rewards.
TO FIND OUT MORE
If you are interested in becoming a participating EFS contractor and still have questions, you can find out more by:
