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Unitil (Gas) - Residential Energy Efficiency Program

Program Overview


Category:
Financial Incentive
Program Type:
Rebate Program
Implementing Sector:
Utility
State:
New Hampshire
Eligible Storage Technologies:
Equipment Insulation, Furnaces, Boilers, Programmable Thermostats, Energy Mgmt. Systems/Building Controls, Caulking/Weather-stripping, Duct/Air sealing, Building Insulation, Comprehensive Measures/Whole Building, Custom/Others pending approval, Other EE
Website:
http://unitil.com/energy-efficiency/energy-efficiency-programs/natural-gas-programs-rebates-assistance
Incentive Amount:
Weatherization: 50% of costs
Natural Gas Furnaces: $300 - $450
Natural Gas Boilers: $1,000 - $1,500
Condensing Boilers: $1,000 - $1,500
Heat Recovery Ventilators: $500
Boiler Reset Controls: $225
Programmable Thermostats: Up to $25
Wireless Thermostats: Up to $100
Maximum Incentive:
Home Performance with Energy Star: $4,000
Home Energy Assistance (low-income residents): $8,000
Home Heating and Water Heating rebates: 50% of costs
Equipment Requirements:
Natural Gas Furnaces: AFUE 95% or greater
Natural Gas Boilers: AFUE 90% of greater
Condensing Water Heater: 95% thermal efficiency or greater
On-Demand Tankless Water Heater: .94 energy factor or greater, with electronic ignition
Administrator:
Gas Networks
Applicable Sectors:
Residential, Multifamily Residential, Low Income Residential
Utility:
Unitil Energy Systems
Last Updated:
05/14/2019

Eligibility Criteria

EligibilitySectorsTechnologies
max $25.0000
Residential
Multifamily Residential
Programmable Thermostats
min $/Unit300.0000
Residential
Multifamily Residential
Furnaces
max $450.0000
Residential
Multifamily Residential
Furnaces
min $/Unit1000.0000
Residential
Multifamily Residential
Boilers
max $1500.0000
Residential
Multifamily Residential
Boilers
%50.0000
Residential
Multifamily Residential
Comprehensive Measures/Whole Building
max $4000.0000
Residential
Multifamily Residential
Comprehensive Measures/Whole Building
max $8000.0000
Low Income Residential
Comprehensive Measures/Whole Building

Summary

Unitil offers its New Hampshire residential gas customers a number of programs to encourage more energy efficient homes. The Home Performance with Energy Star Program is available to customers with higher than average energy bills. The program includes a home energy audit which identifies potential areas for energy efficiency improvements.  Qualifying improvements can result in a 50% utility rebate for the customer, up to $4,000.  Common energy savings improvements utilized by the program include:
  • Sealing air leaks and adding insulation
  • Improving heating and cooling systems
  • Sealing ductwork
  • Upgrading lighting, appliances, and water heating equipment
  • Installing renewable energy systems

Until also offers rebates for residential new construction through the Natural Gas Energy Star Homes/Residential New Construction Program. To receive rebates, new homes must meet certain energy efficiency criteria.

In addition to these two comprehensive home efficiency programs, Unitil offers its customers a variety of individual rebates for home heating and water heater improvements. Unitil also offers a special Home Energy Assistance Program for income-qualified households that provides up to $8,000 in energy efficiency and weatherization upgrades. For specific details and qualifications please visit the website listed above.