Rebates

Upon request, Duke Energy Florida will perform a free home energy inspection. To qualify for one or all of the rebates, measures must be recommended during the inspection. Eligible equipment and measures include heat pumps, duct maintenance, insulation improvements, and window upgrades. There is also an online Home Energy Check survey to facilitate this process. See website for complete details. 

Duke Energy Florida also offers multi-family rebates to property managers.

The Efficient Use of Energy Act of 2005 allows public electric and natural gas utilities to implement cost-effective energy reduction programs. The programs may be funded through a tariff rider for energy efficiency and load management programs. The charges on the consumer cannot exceed the lesser of 3% of the customer’s bill or $75,000 per year per customer. 

A distribution cooperative may recover costs for energy efficiency, conservation, and load management programs and measures through general rates. Distribution cooperatives, in offering and implementing such programs, shall attempt to minimize any cross-subsidies between customer classes.

The Act also provides for monitoring

Note: As of January 2016, programs for pool pump rebates, refrigerator recycling, and LED lighting discounts are unavailable in NV Energy's southern territory. See website for more information.

NV Energy offers rebates for the installation of high efficiency A/C units, air source heat pumps, and home energy management tools for residential customers in southern Nevada. Complete details are located on the program website. 

Customers of NV Energy in Northern Nevada may access in-store rebates on the purchase of certain LED lights at participating stores. See the NV Energy website for more information. 

The Connecticut Green Bank administers the Smart-E Loan program which offers long-term, low-interest financing to CT homeowners looking to upgrade their home's energy performance. Loans are offered at no money down, fixed rates, and with no prepayment penalties for various energy efficiency upgrades and renewable energy systems. Smart-E Loans are offered in partnership with participating community banks and credit unions, and approved contractors. 

To be eligible for the loan, the building must be 1-4 units, be owner occupied, and located in Connecticut.

For more information, including a list of eligible measures, participating lenders and approved contractors, visit the program website. 

Liberty Utilities offers incentives and technical support to help customers implement energy efficiency upgrades to existing homes or build an ENERGY STAR certified home. Eligible equipment includes clothes washers, room air conditioners, air purifiers, refrigerators, lighting, appliance recycling, and pool pumps. Incentives are also available for replacing old or inefficient HVAC equipment. Some rebates are given at the time of purchase while others require a mail-in application. See the program website listed above for specific requirements for each rebate.

The Home Performance with ENERGY STAR program offers Liberty Utilities residential customers up to $4,000 in services for air sealing and

Unitil offers New Hampshire residential customers a number of programs to encourage more energy efficient homes. Forms and details for each program are available on the website listed above.

The Energy Star Appliance Program provides rebates for swimming pool pumps, clothes dryers, clothes washers, refrigerators, dehumidifiers, room air purifiers, and room air conditioners.

The Energy Star Heating and Cooling Program offers rebates for central air conditioners, heat pumps, mini split systems, and heat pump water heaters. Rebates are also available for wi-fi thermostats accompanying a qualifying heat pump.

The Home Performance with Energy Star Program helps residential customers improve the

As part of its Residential rebate program, Hawaii Energy provides rebates to residences for heat pump water heaters, central air conditioning system tune-ups, refrigerator trade-ups, ceiling fans, CFL light bulbs and other improvements. These rebates are available to residential electric utility ratepayers on Hawaii Island, Lanai, Maui, Molokai and Oahu only. In order to be eligible for this rebate, residents must live in their homes year round and purchase a program approved piece of equipment. Applications must be postmarked no more than sixty days after equipment purchase. Please allow 6 – 8 weeks for processing. Interested customers can view a list

Tampa Electric provides a variety of financial incentives to promote energy efficiency in the residential sector. The Ductwork Rebate Program gives Tampa Electric customers the opportunity to have a trained professional appraise a home's duct system for accessibility and repair needs, seal any leaks, and help minimize future leaks for only $80.

Tampa Electric also offers a free energy audit to identify areas where homeowners could save energy and money. Another energy-saving measure offered by Tampa Electric is the Energy Planner, which allows customers to program their thermostats and appliances remotely. This is a free program as well.

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Partnering with Green Mountain Credit Union, Vermont Gas offers special financing for loan amounts up to $20,000 for 1-5 year terms. Longer term loans are available but annual percentage rate (APR) and other terms may vary. Vermont Gas offers two rates for loans. Loans for weatherization projects come with a 0% interest rate, while weatherization loans that include heat pumps come with a 5.99% interest rate.

NEW for 2023: With the rising prices of efficient equipment, we’ve increased our rebate levels and added a bonus incentive for income-eligible households. Please note these rebate amounts are guaranteed for equipment installed by 8/31/2023 and may be subject to change for the remainder of the year.

Vermont Gas offers rebates for residential customers who replace existing heating equipment or water heaters with more energy efficient ones. Rebates vary depending on technology. All equipment must meet program efficiency requirements. Customers can use any natural gas certified contractor. Visit the program website or contact utility for more information.