0% Interest Assistance for Qualifying Energy Efficiency Projects
HG&E’s Residential Energy Conservation Program can provide homeowners with the money they need to make energy-saving improvements to their homes. This program provides financial assistance at 0% interest for the implementation of approved energy efficient measures. Financial assistance is repayable over a period of up to five years and repayment charges are conveniently placed on your HG&E monthly bill. A one-time processing fee of $100 does apply. Please see below for project-specific requirements.
The maximum level of assistance per property type is as follows:
• Single Family Homes: Up to $10,000
• Owner Occupied, Multi-Family Properties:
o Properties with two units: Up to $15,000
o Properties with 3-4 units: Up to $20,000
How to Apply: Get started by reviewing the step-by-step guide. (A link to the application is provided in the step-by-step instructions).
HEATING & COOLING |
|
| Equipment Type | Requirements |
| Air Source Heat Pumps & Mini-Splits | • SEER ≥ 18, EER ≥ 12.5, HSPF ≥ 9 • Customer must have received home energy audit within past 3 years • AHRI certificate • The condenser and the evaporator coil must be new and replaced together |
| Central Air Conditioning | • SEER ≥ 16, EER ≥ 13 • AHRI certificate • Customer must have an existing ducted heating or cooling system in place before installation. • The condenser and the evaporator coil must be new and replaced together. |
| Gas Fired Warm Air Furnace | • AFUE Rating ≥ 95% • *See additional requirements for gas-related projects below |
| Gas Fired Steam Boilers |
• AFUE Rating ≥ 82% |
| Gas Fired Hot Water Boilers | • AFUE ≥ 90% • Consider installing outdoor reset controls when applicable • *See additional requirements for gas-related projects below |
| Gas Condensing Boiler with On-Demand Hot Water Heater | • AFUE ≥ 95% • Must be replacing either a gas combi heat/hot water boiler, or replacing both gas domestic hot water system and gas space heating system • Must be considered one unit by manufacturer • *See additional requirements for gas-related projects below |
| Thermostats | Programmable Thermostat: Must be 7-day programmable thermostat Wi-Fi Smart Thermostat: Device must be on list of eligible models for HG&E's Connected Homes Program and also be enrolled in Connected Homes Program. |
DOMESTIC HOT WATER |
|
| Equipment Type | Requirements |
| Electric Hot Water Heaters |
Electric Storage Tank Hot Water Heaters: Must be converting from gas, oil or propane Heat Pump Hot Water Heaters: Energy Star |
| Gas Storage Water Heaters | • Energy Star • *See additional requirements for gas-related projects below |
| Indirect Water Heater | • Attached to a Gas Fired Boiler with an AFUE (efficiency rating) of 90% or greater. Must be replacing gas hot water heater. • Customer must have received home energy audit within past 3 years. • *See additional requirements for gas-related projects below |
| Solar Hot Water Heater (up to $5,000) | • SRCC Certified • Up to $5,000 in assistance available (Up to $7,000 if converting from gas, oil or propane) |
| WEATHERIZATION Note: For weatherization assistance, you must be current HG&E electric customer or must use HG&E for natural gas or electric for primary heating source. |
|
| Item | Requirements |
| Insulation: Attic Insulation Wall Insulation Floor Insulation Basement Insulation Heating & Hot Water Pipe Insulation Rim Joise Insulation |
|
| Air Sealing and Blower Door Test | • Home energy audit recommended • If RECP funds are used to receive a Blower Door Test, Blower Door Test report must be submitted with post-installation form |
| Duct Sealing | • Home energy audit recommended |
| Replacement Windows | • Current Energy Star Certification for the Northern Climate Zone • Windows being replaced must be single-pane windows and shall be attested to with application • Home energy audit required and audit must recommend that the windows be replaced |
| Replacement Doors | Current Energy Star Certification for the Northern Climate Zone |
ELECTRIC VEHICLE EQUIPMENT |
|
| EV Charging Infrastructure | • Costs covered: Service upgrades, equipment costs and installation costs • Must enroll in Connected Homes program |
RENEWABLE ENERGY |
|
| Solar Photovoltaic (PV) | Up to $10,000 - Note that solar financial assistance is available in addition to assistance for energy efficient home improvements, but maximum outstanding assistance granted to a customer is capped at a total of $10,000. Assistance for Solar-PV is only granted to customers who provide documentation that they shall own such system. |
*Additional Requirements for gas projects:
• Input capacity of new system must be less than or equal to input capacity of current system
• Must have valid gas permit ID
• Customer must complete any required upgrades to gas service as determined by HG&E
• Customer must confirm natural gas is available for the project prior to starting work
How to apply: Get started by reviewing the step-by-step guide.
Questions? Email efficiency@hged.com or contact us at (413) 536-9300.
Related Links
• Air Source Heat Pump Incentives
• Renewable Energy for Customers
• Mass Solar Loan
View or Pay Your Bill
Outage Center