Satisfy the certification process for builders and meet construction standards
Administrator:
Jackson Electric Membership Corporation
Applicable Sectors:
Installers/Contractors
Utility:
Jackson Electric Member Corp
Last Updated:
05/29/2019
Summary
Jackson Electric Membership Corporation (EMC) is an electric cooperative that serves 194,000 in 10 northeast Georgia counties. To encourage the construction of homes that are energy efficient, Jackson EMC offers the Right Choice Savings Program. Builders who meet the certification standards of the program and build homes that meet certain energy efficiency requirements will be certified as Right Choice builders. Right Choice builders are eligible to receive the following incentives from Jackson EMC:
Rebates
Reduced or free underground service
Third-party review of the size and design of HVAC systems
Training and support
Inspection and high-tech performance testing by trained technicians
State energy code RES-CHECK compliance certificate
A one-year comfort warranty and three-year HVAC energy usage warranty backed by Jackson EMC
All homes in the program must meet the requirements of the Georgia Energy Code, which is the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) 2009 Edition with Georgia Supplements and Amendments. Eligible homes must have heat pumps and electric water heaters, and no unvented gas fireplaces are allowed.For further information or to start the process of becoming a Right Choice Builder, contact Jackson EMC.