1. Determine Your Own Future

2. Connecticut Energy Efficiency Fund and Connecticut Clean Energy Fund Rebate Program Review
Introduction: Joe Swift / Supervisor CL&P Res. C&LM
Connecticut Energy Efficiency Fund Program
Central AC and Heat Pump Rebate: Mark Patrick Foley / CL&P
Gas Utilities HWH Rebate
Federal ENERGY STAR ® Tax Incentives
OPM Recovery Fund Rebate: Patrick Burns / UI
Ductless AC/HP Rebates: Thomas Ziobron / CL&P
Connecticut Energy Efficiency Fund Geothermal Performance Rebate: Mark Patrick Foley / CL&P
Connecticut Clean Energy Fund Recovery Fund Geothermal Rebates: David Ljungquist / CCEF 2

3. The “Cleanest” Energy
The cleanest, cheapest, greenest form of energy is energy that is conserved
Although you do not have control over rates, you do have influence over how high efficiency HVAC equipment is presented to your customers
Make the time and effort to consider energy-efficient equipment rebates
Many little changes can add up to big changes that will improve performance, energy costs and the environment 3

4. Connecticut Energy Efficiency Fund
Created in 1998 by the Connecticut State Legislature
Programs are funded by a $0.003/kWh surcharge on electric customers’ bills
Programs are administered by the State’s electric utilities
$4 benefit for every $1 invested! 4

5. Connecticut Energy Efficiency Fund Goals
Advancing the efficient use of energy at home and at work
Reducing air pollution and other negative environmental impacts
Promoting economic development and energy security 5

6. Connecticut Energy Efficiency Fund Environmental Benefits
Energy Efficiency Fund programs mitigate adverse environmental effects by reducing energy demand and energy use in Connecticut
Energy reductions mean fewer hours of operation for less-efficient power plants
Cutting back plant operation time reduces emissions of air pollutants and greenhouse gases 6

7. Energy Usage Has Changed
In 1917, most electricity was used for lighting, with the average annual CL&P bill ≈ 247 kWh
Over the last 100 years, our homes have grown in size and now have many more items that use electricity
Average annual CL&P bill today is ≈ 8,000 kWh!
How do we reverse this trend? 7

8. Where is the value?
Rebates assist your customers to reach higher efficiency equipment
Home envelopes should be improved or meet higher energy standards prior to rebates
Lowering energy use is the most cost-effective means of providing customers with available generated energy
Decreases the need to add more power to the grid while new forms of alternative, clean energy can be developed
HES assessment can assist the designer to provide more accuracy in sizing the HVAC equipment 8

9. Connecticut Energy Efficiency Fund HVAC Rebates
Must meet ENERGY STAR minimums
Must be listed in the AHRI web site directory and be a matched set (
This rebate may be DOUBLED if the customer participates in a
Home Energy Solutions assessment PRIOR to the installation, and purchases within 45 days of the HES service! ( or
For new and replacement systems only! 9

10. Package Terminal HP For Home Energy Solutions participants only
Can be done in multi-family applications
BTU and above MINIMUM EFFICIENCY FOR INCENTIVE PER UNIT
8,000 BTU or Below 12.5 EER1 – 3.0 COP2 $150.00
8,100 BTU to 10,000 BTU 12.0 EER – 2.9 COP $150.00
10,100 BTU to 12,000 BTU 11.5 EER – 2.9 COP $150.00
12,100 BTU to 13,000 BTU 11.0 EER – 2.9 COP $150.00
13, EER – 2.8 COP $150.00

11. Connecticut Energy Efficiency Fund Ducted HVAC Rebate Minimum Efficiencies
MINIMUM EFFICIENCY LEVELS / INCENTIVE SCHEDULE
AHRI-Rated Unitary Air Conditioning and Split Systems
14.5 SEER / 12 EER $500/Unit
AHRI-Rated Central Air Conditioning Packaged Systems
14 SEER / 11 EER $500/Home
AHRI-Rated Air Source Heat Pump Split Systems
14.5 SEER / 12 EER / 8.2 HSPF $500/Unit
AHRI-Rated Air Source Heat Pump Packaged Systems
14 SEER / 11 EER / 8.0 HSPF $500/Home
Ductless & Geothermal Heat Pump Applications
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12. Residential: Home Energy Solutions
Energy-saving program for existing homes
Highly-coordinated program administered by Connecticut’s electric and natural gas utilities
Energy assessment of home provides:
Blower door guided air sealing
Duct sealing
Direct installed lighting
Water-saving measures
Incentives for replacing old HVAC equipment and appliances, and insulation upgrades
CHIF low-interest energy loans available
A valuable report for the HVAC designer 12

13. What will the assessment do for the HVAC install?
Insulation
What will the assessment do for the HVAC install?
We will check insulation levels and may offer rebates for .50 /sf. This can be DOUBLED if the work is done within 45 days of the HES service!
The value of improving the home typically exceeds the cost of upgrading the HVAC equipment
You should consider adding a home auditor to your team! Home raters can assist with providing a detailed design and suggest improvements 13

14. Gas Utilities High Efficiency Hot Water Heater Rebate
Natural Gas Customers
High Efficiency Indirect Domestic
Hot Water Heater $300
Must be connected to an ENERGY STAR qualified 85% AFUE
or greater
Tankless Natural Gas Domestic
82 EF (Energy Factor) or greater
Electronic Ignition 14

15. Federal Tax Incentives
Residential
GS and Air Heat Pumps,
AC, Hot Water Heaters,
Furnaces & Boilers
all qualify that meet minimum
efficiency requirements
HVAC 30% up to $1500
HWH + Boilers 30% up to $1500
Geothermal 30% of install cost
No Cap!

16. Federal Tax Incentive /HP
An Advanced Main Air Circulating Fan is an efficient fan, or blower motor which blows the air that your furnace heats up through the duct system.
Requirements
Must use no more than 2% of the furnace's total energy. Note: If the fan is qualified, but the furnace is not, you will not be able to take 30% off the cost of the entire furnace. Ask your HVAC contractor to break out the cost of the fan in your bill. You can get a 30% tax credit on the cost of the fan alone.
Heat Pump Requirements
Split Systems: HSPF ≥ 8.5 EER ≥ 12.5 SEER ≥ 15
Package systems: HSPF ≥ 8 EER ≥ 12 SEER ≥ 14
Tax Credit includes installation costs

17. Federal Tax Incentive / AC
The best way to find tax credit eligible CACs is to ask your HVAC Contractor. To verify tax credit eligibility, ask your HVAC contractor to provide the Manufacturer Certification Statement for the equipment you plan to purchase Or search the Manufacturer's web site.
Air Conditioning Requirements
Split Systems: SEER ≥ 16 EER ≥ 13
Package systems: SEER ≥ 14 EER ≥ 12
Tax Credit includes installation costs

18. Federal Tax Incentives/Boilers
Gas, Propane, or Oil Hot Water Boiler
These are heating units that use water circulated throughout the home in a system of baseboard heating units, radiators, and/or in-floor radiant tubing
Requirements
AFUE ≥ 90
Tax Credit includes installation costs

19. Federal Tax Incentives/Furnace
Natural Gas or Propane Furnace
A furnace uses the combustion of fuel and air to create heat.
Requirements
AFUE ≥ 95
Tax Credit includes installation costs.
Oil Furnace
AFUE ≥ 90
Tax Credit includes installation costs

20. Federal Tax Incentive/Geo
Tax Credit:
30% of cost with no upper limit
Expires:
December 31, 2016
Details:
Existing homes & new construction qualify. Both principal residences and second homes qualify. Rentals do not qualify.
Geothermal heat pumps are similar to ordinary heat pumps, but use the ground instead of outside air to provide heating, air conditioning and, in most cases, hot water. Because they use the earth's natural heat, they are among the most efficient and comfortable heating and cooling technologies currently available

21. Federal Tax Incentives/ Geo
Requirements
Closed Loop: EER ≥ COP ≥ 3.3
Open Loop: EER ≥ COP ≥ 3.6
Direct Expansion: EER ≥ 15 COP ≥ 3.5
Tax Credit includes installation costs

22. Federal Tax Incentives/ HW
Gas, Oil, Propane Water Heater
Water heating can account for 14%–25%
of the energy consumed in the home
Requirements
Energy Factor ≥ 0.82 OR a thermal efficiency of at least 90%
Tax Credit includes installation costs
Electric Heat Pump Water Heater
Requirements
Energy Factor ≥ 2.0
Tax Credit includes installation costs

23. Federal Tax Incentive Watch the details!
Lines 3a Through 3c
Also include on lines 3a through 3c any labor costs properly allocable to the onsite preparation, assembly, or original installation of the property
Line 3a. Enter the amounts you paid for energy-efficient building property. Energy-efficient building property is any of the following:
An electric heat pump water heater that yields an energy factor of at least 2.0 in the standard Department of Energy test procedure.
An electric heat pump that has a heating seasonal performance factor (HSPF) of at least 9, a seasonal energy efficiency rating (SEER) of at least 15, and an energy efficiency rating (EER) of at least 13.
For property placed in service after February 17, 2009, the property must achieve the highest efficiency tier established by the Consortium for Energy Efficiency (CEE) as in effect on January 1, However, if you purchased property before June 1, 2009, you can still take the credit if you relied on the manufacturer's certification issued before February 18, 2009, that the property met the standards in effect before February 18, 2009.
A central air conditioner that achieves the highest efficiency tier that has been established by the CEE as in effect on January 1, 2006.

24. Federal Tax Incentive Details
For property placed in service after February 17, 2009, the property must achieve the highest efficiency tier established by the CEE as in effect on January 1, However, if you purchased property before June 1, 2009, you can still take the credit if you relied on the manufacturer's certification issued before February 18, 2009, that the property met the standards in effect before February 18, 2009.
A natural gas, propane, or oil water heater that has an energy factor of at least 0.80 or a thermal efficiency of at least 90%.
For property placed in service after February 17, 2009, the property must have an energy factor of at least 0.82 or a thermal efficiency of at least 90%. However, if you purchased property before June 1, 2009, you can still take the credit if you relied on the manufacturer's certification issued before February 18, 2009, that the property met the standards in effect before February 18, 2009.
A stove that uses the burning of biomass fuel to heat your home or heat water for your home that has a thermal efficiency rating of at least 75% as measured by using a lower heating value. Biomass fuel is any plant-derived fuel available on a renewable or recurring basis, including agricultural crops and trees, wood and wood waste and residues (including wood pellets), plants (including aquatic plants), grasses, residues, and fibers.

25. Federal Tax Incentive Details
Line 3b. Enter the amounts you paid for a natural gas, propane, or oil furnace or hot water boiler that achieves an annual fuel utilization efficiency rate of at least 95.
For a natural gas, propane, or oil hot water boiler or oil furnace placed in service after February 17, 2009, the annual fuel utilization efficiency rate is reduced to 90.
Line 3c. Enter the amounts you paid for an advanced main air circulating fan used in a natural gas, propane, or oil furnace that has an annual electricity use of no more than 2% of the total annual energy use of the furnace (as determined in the standard Department of Energy test procedures).
Manufacturer’s certification. For purposes of taking the credit, you can rely on a manufacturer’s certification in writing that a product is qualified residential energy property. Do not attach the certification to your return. Keep it for your records.

26. Questions? Up next, OPM Recovery Fund Rebates
Mr. Patrick Burns/ The United Illuminating Company. 26