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Energy Conservation

For Your Home
Home Energy Audits
Residential Energy Conservation Program

For Your Business
Commercial Energy Audits
Commercial Assistance Program
 

Home Energy Audits
Looking for a way to lower your monthly energy bills? HG&E offers a free residential energy audit that can save the average homeowner hundreds of dollars per year in heating costs.

What is an HG&E Energy Audit? It’s help in identifying ways to save energy and money at your home by a professional energy advisor. The advisor will answer questions about insulation, heating equipment and appliances and help you determine areas for improvement. And all at no cost to you.

To arrange for a home energy audit contact our energy services partner, Muni HELPS, directly at their toll-free number: (888) 333-7525 or print the brochure and application below.

Click here for more information.
(requires Adobe Acrobat, opens in a new window)
 

Residential Energy Conservation Program
The HG&E Residential Energy Conservation Program can provide homeowners with the money they need to make energy-saving improvements to their homes.

This program:
• Provides up to $5,000 in 0% interest assistance
• Is repayable over up to 5 years
• Conveniently places repayment charges on your monthly HG&E bill

The program covers the following home improvements: (certain efficiency standards apply, see program application)
• Central Air Conditioning
• Gas Fired Warm Air Furnace
• Gas Fired Steam Boilers
• Gas Fired Hot Water Boilers
• Gas Fired Instantaneous Hot Water Heaters
• Gas Conversion Burners
• Indirect Water Heater (attached to a gas fired boiler)
• Attic insulation
• Wall insulation
• Energy Star Replacement Windows and Doors
• Energy Star Replacement Sky Lights
• Basement Insulation
• Heating and Hot Water Piping Insulation
• Rim Joist Insulation
• Basement Insulation
• Storm Windows

Click here to download a program application. (will open in a new window and requires Adobe Acrobat to view)

Click here to download a brochure describing the program. (will open in a new window and requires Adobe Acrobat to view)

Click here to download the Proof of Installation Form (will open in a new window and requires Adobe Acrobat to view)

 

Commercial Energy Audits
We’re committed to helping local companies use power more efficiently. That’s why we provide complimentary technical services such as arranging for energy audits, power quality analysis and rate analysis.

By closely examining your energy consumption patterns, load size and operating requirements, our staff can help you select from an array of creative cost-cutting rate alternatives including interruptible or time-of-day rates and offers suggestions about the advantages of primary versus secondary metering.

We can even help you predict energy consumption for a new or expanded facility, or project energy costs for the coming year. Tailoring your rate plan to reduce energy costs is easy, just contact our Electrical Engineering Department at (413) 536-9355.

 

Commercial
Assistance Program
Our Commercial Assistance Program can help finance your business projects that include energy efficient lighting, variable speed motors and heating equipment. The assistance is interest-free and can be repaid over up to a five year period. Please note that certain restrictions apply and Commission approval is required for any amount over $5,000.

Click on the links below to download an application and a list of frequently asked questions.

Click here for an application.
(requires Adobe Acrobat, opens in a new window)

 

 

 

HG&E offers incentives for the

         purchase of Energy Star rated

         lighting and appliances.
Our budget plan can divide your

         annual energy costs into twelve

         easy to manage monthly payments.

Helpful Conservation Resources: (all links open in a new window)

Energy Savers Booklet
(requires Adobe Acrobat)

US Department of Energy Consumer’s Guide to Energy Efficiency

Energy Star Home Energy Advisor
(web-based energy audit tool)

Energy Star Guide to Home Sealing (requires Adobe Acrobat)

Energy Star Guide to Heating and Cooling (requires Adobe Acrobat)

Oak Ridge National Laboratory Guide to Home Insulation

MuniHELPS Conservation Tips

HG&E Conservation Tips