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RESOURCES AND LINKS TO ENERGY AND COST SAVING PROGRAMS

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Saving Idea: Open all your windows at night, then close them before the heat of the day sets in.

Atop TV Sets, a Power Drain That Runs Nonstop

Northwest Conservation District - A wonderful resource for everyone! http://conservect.org/Default.aspx?alias=conservect.org/energy Jean Cronauer of Northwest Conservation District with Sonja Osborn of the LETF.
Compare Energy Generation Rates in Connecticut http://www.ctenergyinfo.com/display_rates.htm	Connecticut Conservation Education Guide http://www.conservationeducation.org/EnergyGuide/Your%20Energy%20Guide,%20Apr%202009.pdf
US Department of energy newsletter/Energy Efficiency and renewable Energy www.eere.energy.gov/news/enn.cfm	CL & P Small Business Advantage Program http://www.cl-p.com/Business/saveenergy/services/energyadvantage.aspx
The Department of Environmental Protection is very pleased to announce that Connecticut’s Electronics Waste Recycling Program has officially started!! municipal e-waste collection locations	White House Earth Day webpage http://www.whitehouse.gov/earthday
SMALL BUSINESS ENERGY ADVANTAGE (SBEA) Power Point	Connecticut Clean Energy Fund to promote clean energy sources www.ctcleanenergy.com
Northeast Sustainable Energy Assn. GREEN BUILDINGS OPEN HOUSE http://www.nesea.org/openhouse/listings/

Home Energy Solutions Program:

1.) $75 co-pay for all customers regardless of how their home is heated

2.) $75 co-pay MUST be collected by vendors – no exceptions

3.) The Kill a Watt meter will NO longer be a measure that the Fund will incent.

4.) Clothes Washer, Refrigerator, Freezer, Dehumidifier, Insulation, Natural Gas Hot Water Heaters, Window, Insulation and $1,000 Mini Split Ductless Heat Rebates are NOT eligible for Double Rebate

5.) Rebate structure:

a.) Oil heat customers are NOT eligible for Insulation, Window or Clothes Washer Rebates. This does not

represent a change this is continuation of program guidelines prior to the receipt ARRA funding.

b.) Insulation rebates for electric and gas heated homes are as follows:

i.) Insulation installed by license contractor - $.50/sqft and no more than 50% of the project cost

ii.) Insulation installed by customer - $.10/sqft and capped at 50% of the insulation costs.

iii.) Insulation rebates are NOT eligible for Double Rebate

c.) Central Air Conditioning Rebate for 2011 will be $250.00 (effective March 1, 2011) per unit and can be

doubled to $500 ONLY if the current system is operational. Doubling of the Central Air Rebate is NOT for

new installs - retrofits only. A special form will be provided which will be used to document the existing

system. Do not double any HVAC rebates until that new form becomes available.

d.) The Companies will be rolling out additional early retirement rebates for:

i.) Gas furnaces and boilers

ii.) Heat Pump Water Heaters

SUMMARY OF FEDERAL TAX CREDITS FOR HOMEOWNERS

See full list at energystar.gov/taxcredits

Product Category	Product Type	Tax Credit Specification	Tax Credit	Notes
Insulation	Insulation	Meets 2009 IECC & Amendments	30% of cost, up to $1,500²	For insulation to qualify, its primary purpose must be to insulate (example: insulated siding does not qualify). Must be expected to last 5 years OR have a 2 year warranty Adding insulation to your home is covered.
Windows & Doors	Exterior Windows and Skylights	*Important Change: Before June 1, 2009: Must meet ENERGY STAR criteria After June 1, 2009: U factor <= 0.30 SHGC <= 0.30	30% of cost, up to $1,500²	Not all ENERGY STAR labeled windows and skylights qualify for tax credit. More information
	Storm Windows	Meets IECC¹ in combination with the exterior window over which it is installed, for the applicable climate zone	30% of cost, up to $1,500²	View our FAQ on storm doors and storm windows.
	Exterior Doors	*Important Change: Before June 1, 2009: Must meet ENERGY STAR criteria After June 1, 2009: U factor <= 0.30 SHGC <= 0.30	30% of cost, up to $1,500²	Not all ENERGY STAR doors will qualify. More information
	Storm Doors	In combination with a wood door assigned a default U-factor by the IECC¹, and does not exceed the default U-factor requirement assigned to such combination by the IECC	30% of cost, up to $1,500²	View our FAQ on storm doors and storm windows.
Roofing	Metal Roofs, Asphalt Roofs	All ENERGY STAR qualified metal and reflective asphalt shingles	30% of cost, up to $1,500²	View our FAQ on roofs that qualify for the tax credit
HVAC	Central A/C	Split Systems: EER >=13 SEER >= 16 Package systems: EER >= 12 SEER >= 14	30% of cost, up to $1,500²	For a list of qualified products, read this FAQ. Note — not all ENERGY STAR products will qualify for the tax credit. View ENERGY STAR criteria.
	Air Source Heat Pumps	Split Systems: HSPF >= 8.5 EER >= 12.5 SEER >= 15 Package systems: HSPF >= 8 EER >= 12 SEER >= 14	30% of cost, up to $1,500²
	Natural Gas or Propane Furnace	AFUE >= 95	30% of cost, up to $1,500²	For a partial list of qualifying products go to: Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) Not all ENERGY STAR products will qualify for the tax credit. View ENERGY STAR criteria for furnaces, boilers.
	Oil Furnace	AFUE >= 90	30% of cost, up to $1,500²
	Gas, Propane, or Oil Hot Water Boiler	AFUE >= 90	30% of cost, up to $1,500²
	Advanced Main Air Circulating Fan	No more than 2% of furnace total energy use. Read this FAQ if the fan qualifies, but the furnace does not.	30% of cost, up to $1,500²
Water Heaters	Gas, Oil, Propane Water Heater	Energy Factor >= 0.82 or a thermal efficiency of at least 90%.	30% of cost, up to $1,500²	All ENERGY STAR gas tankless water heaters will qualify. There are currently no ENERGY STAR qualified gas storage tank or gas condensing water heaters that qualify. View ENERGY STAR criteria for water heaters. For a partial list of qualifying products go to: Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigeration Institute (AHRI)
Water Heaters	Electric Heat Pump Water Heater	Same criteria as ENERGY STAR: Energy Factor >= 2.0	30% of cost, up to $1,500²	All ENERGY STAR electric heat pump water heaters qualify for the tax credit.
Biomass Stove	Biomass Stove	Stove which burns biomass fuel⁵ to heat a home or heat water. Thermal efficiency rating of at least 75% as measured using a lower heating value.	30% of cost, up to $1,500²
Geo-Thermal Heat Pump	Geo-Thermal Heat Pump	Same criteria as ENERGY STAR: Closed Loop: EER >= 14.1 COP >= 3.3 Open Loop: EER >= 16.2 COP >= 3.6 Direct Expansion: EER >= 15 COP >= 3.5	30% of the cost	All ENERGY STAR geo-thermal heat pumps qualify for the tax credit. Use IRS Form 5695 Must be “placed into service” before December 31, 2016.
Solar Energy Systems	Solar Water Heating	At least half of the energy generated by the “qualifying property” must come from the sun. Homeowners may only claim spending on the solar water heating system property, not the entire water heating system of the household. The credit is not available for expenses for swimming pools or hot tubs. The water must be used in the dwelling. The system must be certified by the Solar Rating and Certification Corporation (SRCC).	30% of cost	All ENERGY STAR solar water heaters qualify for the tax credit. Use IRS Form 5695 Must be placed in service before December 31, 2016.
Solar Energy Systems	Photovoltaic Systems	Photovoltaic systems must provide electricity for the residence, and must meet applicable fire and electrical code requirement.	30% of cost	Use IRS Form 5695 Must be placed in service before December 31, 2016.
Small Wind Energy Systems	Residential Small Wind Turbines	Has nameplate capacity of not more than 100 kilowatts.	30% of cost	Use IRS Form 5695 Must be placed in service before December 31, 2016.
Fuel Cells	Residential Fuel Cell and microturbine system	Efficiency of at least 30% and must have a capacity of at least 0.5 kW.	30% of the cost, up to $500 per .5 kW of power capacity	Use IRS Form 5695 Must be placed in service before December 31, 2016.
Cars	Hybrid gasoline-electric, diesel, battery-electric, alternative fuel, and fuel cell vehicles		Based on a formula determined by vehicle weight, technology, and fuel economy compared to base year models	There is a 60,000 vehicle limit per manufacturer before a phase-out period begins. Toyota and Honda have already been phased out. Credit is still available for Ford, GM and Nissan. For more information visit: Fueleconomy.gov Use IRS Form 8910 for hybrid vehicles purchased for personal use. Use IRS Form 3800 for hybrid vehicles purchased for business purposes.
Cars	Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles		$2,500–$7,500	The first 250,000 vehicles sold get the full tax credit (then it phases out like the hybrid vehicle tax credits). Effective January 1, 2009.