A drafty home, rooms that are too hot or too cold, and high energy bills are all common issues for homeowners. A quality installation of a new heating or air conditioning system, buying replacement windows, or adding more insulation may fix part of the problem. But the way to better results is through an integrated "whole-house" approach that looks at your house as a system.

The Home Energy Solutions program has become the Home Performance with ENERGY STAR Program. The program provides rebates for energy efficiency improvements on houses that use all types of fuel to heat. NHEC will offer this program to participants who meet the fuel usage threshold as described below. Customers can receive rebates on 75% of the recommended energy efficiency improvements up to $4,000. There is a $100.00 audit fee (a $450 value) payable to the contractor conducting the audit at the time of the audit. This is a non-refundable fee that will be credited towards the member's 25 % co-pay.

Services include:

• Insulation
• Air sealing
• Thermostats
• hot water measures
• Refrigerator rebates
• Lighting upgrades
• Health and safety measures
• Insulating and sealing duct work

Program participants will receive a Home Energy Analysis, which consists of:

• Auditing a home with a "blower door test" which reveals leaks in the home where heat can escape and cold air can infiltrate
• Looking at the home with an infrared camera to detect cold spots or warm spots
• Checking the adequacy of insulation in the attic, walls and basement
• Evaluating accuracy of thermostats
• Inspecting hot water systems for proper insulation and settings
• Providing a computer analysis that calculates estimated savings and a return on investment for certain energy-efficient improvements if they are installed in the home

Who is Eligible?

• Members whose homes meet the qualifying Home Heating Index (HHI) energy use rating are eligible to participate in the program. See eligibility requirement to obtain a rating of your home. Note: You will need one year of fuel bill history and the square footage of your home to determine your eligibility.
• Members applying by phone will be screened for their HHI. Qualified members will be mailed a copy of their HHI score along with an application that must be completed and returned to NHEC.
• This program is available to members owning or renting an existing home, or owning or renting in an existing 1-4 unit apartment building in the NHEC service territory. Home businesses are not eligible for this program.

How to Apply

Confirm your eligibility and submit an application:

• For faster service, click here to check your eligibility online
• Or call 1-800-698-2007

When checking your eligibility, you will need at least one year of fuel bill history and the square footage of your home. Members accepted into the program will be required to submit two years of fuel bills and their home's square footage.

What if I do not qualify?

Your house is performing well, but you still want to save money on energy. See the ENERGY STAR web site for videos on how you can do your own audit, and complete projects that can increase comfort and cut down on your energy bills. Click here to view videos. There are also auditors available to perform a for-fee energy audit of your home. For a list of auditors in your area please see the REPA (Residential Energy Performance Association) website

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