No.

Program and Description

Grant

1

Attic Insulation Upgrade
When recommended by an ESR, a member can receive an energy grant for increasing their structure’s entire attic insulating value to R-38 or greater. Does not apply to homes built after 1/1/05.
Click HERE for Insulation Chart.

½ of the total cost up to a maximum of $200.00

2

Programmable Thermostats
When recommended by an ESR, a member can receive an energy grant for installing an ENERGY STAR Qualified  programmable thermostat to their structure’s Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) system(s).

½ of the cost up to a maximum of $25 for each HVAC system

3

Solar / Photovoltaic Systems
A one-time rebate of $300 per kilowatt (kW) of DC installed, up to 10kW for members who qualify. Must meet Sawnee EMC Net metering guidelines

$300 per kW up to 10 kW for  photovoltaic systems

4

Low Income Weatherization
To assist in the weatherization of homes occupied by members deemed low income, Sawnee can award a maximum of $200 to a local community agency that will provide weatherization assistance to the member.  Follow up inspection required by an ESR.
Click here for more details and the application form

Up to $200 per home to be paid to the community agency that completes the work

5

2nd Refrigerator/Freezer Turn-In
When recommended by an ESR, Sawnee will pay a $30 incentive, and remove the unit, for a member to replace their working 2nd refrigerator or freezer with an Energy Star model; the old unit must be at least 10 years old. Click here for more details.

1 time $30 rebate for removal of 2nd refrigerator or Freezer

6

Electric Hybrid Water Heater
Sawnee will pay an incentive of $100 for a member to replace an existing electric water heater with a new energy saving Hybrid Water Heater.

1 time $100 rebate for replacement of standard water heater with electric hybrid

(Members may take advantage of only 1 of either rebate 7 or 8)

7

HVAC Tune Up with Duct Sealing When recommended by an ESR, a member can receive an energy grant of $100 to have a professional Air Conditioner/Heat Pump "tune up" when this service includes sealing the ductwork with mastic. Click here for Tune Up Requirements

1 time $100 rebate for HVAC tune up with Duct Sealing

8

HVAC Tune Up Sawnee will pay an incentive of one-half (1/2) of the cost up to $25 per system for a member to have a professional Air Conditioner/Heat Pump "tune up" performed at their residence. Click here for Tune Up Requirements

½ of the cost up to a maximum of $25 for each HVAC system

9

Energy Star Room A/C Sawnee will pay a $25 incentive if a member purchase an ENERGY STAR model window unit air conditioner when replacing an older non Energy Star unit.

1 time $25 rebate on purchase of ENERGY STAR Window AC

10

Central Cooling Load Management Switch
For each central air conditioner or heat pump load management switch installed on the member’s equipment, Sawnee will provide an annual participation credit of $12.00 per switch per month for June, July, and August.  Such credit will be applied to member’s account. Click Here for more details

$36 credit annually paid in 3 (3) equal amounts of $12 in June, July, and August

New/Existing Home Rebates

Members can receive rebate(s) for building an Energy Star Home or installing Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) equipment by a certified & licensed HVAC contractor when used as the primary heating system in their home or business. The request to receive rebate money MUST be accompanied by an Energy Star Certificate for the new home. A request for a HVAC rebate MUST include a certified & licensed HVAC contractor’s invoice and proof of payment by the member or builder. Rebate money is not paid until the home or HVAC installation has been inspected and verified by an ESR. All rebate money shall be paid to the member. It is recommended that the member or builder obtain an evaluation prior to installing equipment. It is the ESR’s sole discretion to decide applicability of rebates for each installation. Rebate money may be obtained through the calendar year of 2010 while funds are available. Program and Rebates are subject to change without notice. Please note:  condensing unit/compressor must be 15 SEER;  variable speed fan combined with lower than 15 SEER units to increase ratings are not eligible for rebate.  Rebates may be obtained for the following when recommended or applicable:

1

ENERGY STAR Home
If a member builds a home to Energy Star Home standards they may be eligible for a rebate of 100% of the cost of the professional inspection required to certify the home as Energy Star up to a maximum of $500 per home. Click Here for more information on this ENERGY STAR HOME rebate  

100% cost of certification up to a $500 Maximum per home

2

Existing Home Heat Pump Rebate
A member may be eligible for a rebate for the installation of an Air Source Heat Pump having a SEER rating of 15.0 or higher as a replacement for an existing system or as an addition to the home. 

$50 per ton on heat pump system

3

Existing Home Air Conditioner Rebate
A member may be eligible for a rebate for the installation of an Air Conditioner having a SEER rating of 15.0 or higher as a replacement for an existing system or as an addition to the home.

$50 per ton on AC system