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Members can receive grants for making recommended improvements to their home.  Member MUST have an on-site evaluation performed by an Energy Service Representative (ESR) and accompanied by the ESR’s recommended measures to be eligible for grant money.  Grant money is not paid until ALL recommended measures have been inspected and verified by an ESR.  It is at the ESR’s sole discretion to decide which measures are necessary and applicable at the site.  Grant money may be obtained through the calendar year of 2009 while funds are available.  Measures not completed within thirty (30) days of recommendation are subject to change. Program and Grants are subject to change without notice.  Grants may be obtained for the following when recommended.

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 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 $25.00 for each HVAC system

3

Ventilation Upgrades
When recommended by an ESR, a member can receive an energy grant for installing additional ventilation to their structure’s attic space.  Grant does not apply if existing ventilation was removed or replaced.  Grant may include labor. 

½ of the total cost up to a maximum of $75.00

4

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

$36.00 credit annually paid in 3 (3) equal amounts of $12.00 in June, July, and August

5

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

$300.00 per kW to maximum 10 kW for install of photovoltaic systems

6

HVAC Air Filter Replacement
Sawnee EMC will provide an incentive to customers who regularly maintenance their HVAC equipment by replacing their old air filter with new efficient filter.  Fiberglass filters do not apply.
$5.00 maximum rebate for minimum $10 purchase of air filters

7

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

Click Here for information on rebates for NEW HOMES UNDER CONSTRUCTION ($ensible Home)

For information, call our Marketing Department at 770-887-2363, ext.7-133 or on-line at
Marketing at Sawnee.  You can also fax receipts for completed upgrades to the Marketing Department at 678-513-8106.  Please include your Sawnee account number and a contact phone number with the fax.

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