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Appliance Rebate Program
State of ConnecticutHVAC Rebate Program
Background Program Objectives
Who Qualifies Rebate Levels Timing
Rebate Process
Background
Congress appropriated $300 million nationwide to support state rebate programs for residential ENERGY STAR appliances and HVAC products
State of CT Office of Policy Management (OPM) estimated allocation: $3.4 million
Program Objectives
Save energy by encouraging HVAC replacement or upgrade through consumer rebates
Make rebates available to consumers
Enhance existing rebate programs by leveraging ENERGY STAR national partner relationships and local program infrastructure
Who Qualifies
The rebates are available to consumers since January 25, 2010 for qualified HVAC systems and/or equipment installed in Connecticut residences
HVAC systems and/or equipment must be a
replacement of an existing system
HVAC systems and/or equipment may be purchased and installed by any contractor
Rebate is in addition to Connecticut Energy Efficiency Fund rebates
HVAC Rebate Levels
Rebate Detail
Qualified HVAC Systems Rebate Level ($) Minimum Efficiency Level
Central Air Split Systems(per unit)
$500 ENERGY STAR Tier II 15 SEER / 12.5 EER
or greater per unit
Packaged Systems(per residence)
$500 ENERGY STAR Tier II 14 SEER / 12 EER
or greater
Ductless Heat Pumps(per residence)
$500 ENERGY STAR Tier II 15 SEER / 12.5 EER / 8.5 HSPF
or greater
Air to Air Heat Pumps(per unit)
$500 ENERGY STAR Tier II 15 SEER / 12.5 EER / 8.5 HSPF
or greater
Timing
The mail-in rebates will apply to eligible HVAC systems and/or equipment purchased and installed between January 25 and April 30, 2010
Program is expected to run in 3 phases
Phases will be based on availability of funds
HVAC Rebate
HVAC Point Of Purchase
Table Tent
Rebate Process
Customer fills out all required information and mails it along with a copy of the HVAC contractor invoice and customer’s recent electric bill
Rebate Process
Rebate Process
Recycling of the customer’s old appliances are highly encouraged and the customer will have to attest that they will do so in accordance with local, state and federal guidelines
Sample Rebate
2 $1,000
$1,0002
Please Note
CT Recovery HVAC Rebates can be combined with existing rebates offered through the Connecticut Energy Efficiency Fund programs
Energy Efficiency Fund HVAC Programs Home Energy Solutions – “Double Your Rebate”
See Double Rebate Program RequirementsCEEF A/C Rebate $500
HES Double Your Rebate $500 $1,000
CT Recovery Appliance Rebate $500
Total $1,500
The rebate program will NOT be retroactive. It will ONLY apply to purchases made between January 25 -- April 30, 2010.
Mail-in rebates are awarded to consumers on a first-come, first-served basis.
Rebates will be mailed to contractors in the next week.
Rebates can be downloaded at: www.ct.gov/opm/ApplianceRebates
Program Contact Information
Patrick Burns, Program AdministratorThe United Illuminating Company(203) [email protected]
Mark Foley, Program AdministratorThe Connecticut Light & Power Company (860) [email protected]
Mike CascellaConnecticut Municipal Electric Energy Cooperative(860) [email protected]
Maraide SullivanState of CT, Office of Policy Management(860) [email protected]
Questions?