Residential & Business Rewards
Equipment Eligible for Cash-Back Rewards under the Efficient Heating and 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.
Below is a complete listing of rewards available for both
Residential and Business customers. To determine whether
you are eligible, click on the drop-down eligibility tool in the top menu bar 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.
Natural Gas Boiler
Reward Amount: $400
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.
Contractors are required install a chimney liner when only a water heater remains vented through the chimney.
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.
Contractors are required install a chimney liner when only a water heater remains vented through the chimney.
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:
Central Air Conditioner*
SEER 14 < 65MBh Reward Amount: $100
SEER 15 < 65MBh Reward Amount: $150
SEER 16+ < 65MBh Reward Amount: $200
* Includes ASHPs, Ground Source/Geothermal HPs (see instructions below) and ductless/mini-split systems.
A qualifying central air conditioner (CAC) must meet the claimed SEER rating based on only the evaporator and condenser
coil combination. The SEER may not be increased by factoring in the efficiency of a variable speed forced air heating
system fan, except in cases where a two-stage air conditioner is installed. Eligibility of coil combinations is based
on information in the ARI database (Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute,
aridirectory.org).
To receive a reward:
- 14 & 15 SEER units must have a TXV.
- The condenser model number and evaporator coil model number must be clearly and completely entered on the reward form.
- Proper airflow and refrigerant charge must be achieved on all CAC installations.
- The evaporator coil and the condenser coil must be replaced.
- 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.
Ductless Mini-Split Systems that meet these efficiency requirements are also eligible for this reward.
Flue Closure
Effective March 1, 2008
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.
SYSTEM BONUS
AVAILABLE MARCH 1, 2008 - AUGUST 31, 2008 ONLY
Additional Reward Amount: $150
This bonus is only available to customers who install a qualified Efficient Heating & Cooling furnace & split system
air conditioner at the same time. The $150 System Bonus is in addition to the existing equipment rewards (therefore,
customers can receive a total of $400-500 for installing both the furnace and air conditioner.)
NOTE:
- Air conditioner's SEER must be determined only by the combination of the evaporator and condenser coils. SEER
may not be increased by factoring in the furnace's variable speed motor (i.e. ECM), except in cases where a two-stage
air conditioner is installed.
- 14 and 15 SEER air conditioners must include a TXV.
- Air conditioners may include central air conditioners, air source heat pumps, geothermal heat pumps, and
mini-split/ductless systems.
- Boilers are not eligible for this bonus.
- Equipment must be installed between March 1, 2008 and August 31, 2008.
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 2 stages of heat output; the second stage cannot be electric resistance.
$100-$200 Split System A/C
- Equipment eligibility will be based on the system's EER instead of the SEER. Example: 15.8 EER system will
qualify for the $150 15 SEER A/C reward.
Water Heaters
Available using the Water Heater Reward Form
Water Heater Reward Form
Power-Vented Natural Gas Water Heater
Energy Factor .64-.79, Reward Amount: $50
This Reward is only available for whole-house units used for domestic water heating. See the pre-qualified equipment list below.
Prequalified Natural Gas Water Heaters Energy Factor .64 to .79
Power-Vented Natural Gas & Tankless Water Heater
Energy Factor .80 or greater, Reward Amount: $100
This Reward is only available for whole-house units used for domestic water heating. See the pre-qualified equipment list below.
Prequalified Natural Gas Water Heaters Energy Factor .80 or greater
Natural Gas Condensing Water Heater
Thermal Efficiency 90% or greater, Reward Amount: $150
This Reward is only available for whole-house units used for domestic water heating. See the pre-qualified equipment list below.
Prequalified Natural Gas Condensing Water Heaters Thermal Efficiency 90% or greater
Water Heater integrated with a boiler
Reward Amount: $100
Water heater must be integrated with a 90% or greater AFUE modulating hot water boiler or geothermal heat pump with a cop of 3.3 for a closed loop system or a 3.6 for an open loop system.
Water Heater Flue Closure
Reward Amount: $75
Flue closure protocol must be followed where the chimney is no longer in use (i.e. by a gas furnace or boiler). Available only if
installing program eligible equipment. See water heater reward form for more information.
Water Heater Fuel Conversion
Reward Amount: $250
This reward is available to customers who convert from an electric water heater to a natural gas, LP or oil water heater. Documentation
of fuel conversion is required. Available only if installing program eligible equipment.
Electric tank-type Water Heater
Energy Factor .93 or greater, Reward Amount: $50
Electric Reward
The Electric Water Heater reward is only available to customers of participating ELECTRIC providers who do not
have natural gas service available.
