Builder Incentives
Our ENERGY STAR® New Homes program offers cash incentives to contractors who build energy-efficient homes. Valuable incentives exist for numerous energy-saving measures and upgrades.
Single-family incentives and construction requirements
| Package | Equipment | 2009 Incentive |
|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | Meet 2009 ENERGY STAR specifications including performance-based duct sealing, air conditioner equipment minimum standard of SEER 13, A/C commissioning, performance testing, correct sizing, best practices installation and the thermal bypass checklist; plus installation of CFLs in 50% of available light sockets** | $250 |
| Tier 2 | Meet 2009 ENERGY STAR specifications including performance-based duct sealing, air conditioner equipment minimum standard of SEER 13, A/C commissioning, performance testing, correct sizing, best practices installation and the thermal bypass checklist; plus installation of CFLs in 75% of available light sockets** | $300 |
| Tier 3** | Meet Federal Tax Credit Home requirements including ENERGY STAR envelope, performance-based duct sealing, A/C commissioning, performance testing, correct sizing, best practices installation air conditioner equipment upgrade to a SEER 15; the thermal bypass checklist; plus installation of CFLs in 90% of available light sockets** and .30 U-value windows | $800 |
| Plus Measure* | Lighting upgrade to 90% ENERGY STAR CFLs (Tier 1 only - from base of 50% CFLs) | $75 |
| Plus Measure* | 14 SEER HVAC equipment commissioned with correct sizing and best practices installation (Tier 1 and 2 only) | $100 |
| Plus Measure* | Duct placement inside conditioned space | $100 |
| Plus Measure* | Installation of a single vent evaporative cooling system | $400 |
| Plus Measure* | Installation of a ducted premium evaporative cooling system | $750 |
| Plus Measure* | Installation of whole house fan system | $200 |
| Plus Measure* | ENERGY STAR ceiling fan with "Gossamer" blade design | $75 |
| Plus Measure* | Installation of an ENERGY STAR dishwasher | $10 |
| Plus Measure* | Lighting upgrade of an ENERGY STAR Fixture(s) | $50 |
| GSHP Option | Meet ENERGY STAR specification including well-based ground source heat pump | $2,000 |
* Plus measures must be installed in conjunction with Tier package 1 or 2 or GSHP to be eligible for incentives.
** All lighting requirements are interior and exterior combined for both Single Family and Multi-Family.
Multi-Family incentives and construction requirements
| Package | Equipment | 2009 Incentive |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Family Tier 1 | For 5-12 contiguous units: Meet 2009 ENERGY STAR specifications including performance-based duct sealing, air conditioner equipment minimum standard of SEER 13**, A/C equipment commissioning, performance testing, correct sizing; best practices installation and the thermal bypass checklist; plus installation of CFLs in 50% of available light sockets; ENERGY STAR appliance package (dishwasher, washer, refrigerator where permanently installed) | $300 |
| Multi-Family Tier 2 | For 13 or more contiguous units: Meet 2009 ENERGY STAR specifications including performance-based duct sealing, air conditioner equipment minimum standard of SEER 13**, A/C equipment commissioning, performance testing, correct sizing; best practices installation and the thermal bypass checklist; plus installation of CFLs in 50% of available light sockets ENERGY STAR appliance package (dishwasher, washer, refrigerator where permanently installed) | $200 |
| Plus Measure* | Lighting upgrade to 90% ENERGY STAR CFLs (from base of 50% CFLs) | $35 |
| Plus Measure* | 14 SEER*** HVAC equipment with correct sizing and best practices installation | $100 |
* Plus measures must be installed in conjunction with a qualifying Multi-Family Tier Package to be eligible for incentives.
** Package terminal air conditioning (PTAC) meeting a minimum SEER rating of 10.0 may be substituted for air conditioning equipment in mult-family units. (SEER rating will vary with BTU rating of unit).
***PTAC units which exceed a minimum EER rating of 11.5 may be substituted for SEER 14 AC units.