National Grid - Residential (Gas) Energy Efficiency Rebate Programs
Last DSIRE Review: 06/19/2009
Program Overview:

State: New York

Incentive Type: Utility Rebate Program

Eligible Efficiency Technologies:
Equipment Insulation, Water Heaters, Furnaces , Boilers, Programmable Thermostats, Caulking/Weather-stripping, Duct/Air sealing, Building Insulation, Windows

Applicable Sectors:
Residential, Multi-Family Residential

Amount:
Forced Hot Water Boilers: $500-$1,000, depending on efficiency
Steam Boilers: $500
Boiler Reset Controls: $100
Furnaces: $200-$600, depending on efficiency
Water Heater: $300
Programmable Thermostats: $25
Weatherization Program: 20% of project cost

Maximum Incentive:
Programmable Thermostats: limit two per customer
Weatherization Program: $750

Equipment Requirements:
Forced Hot Water Boilers: must have a minimum of 85% AFUE
Steam Boilers: must have electronic ignition and 82%+ AFUE Furnaces: must be forced hot air furnaces with a minimum of 90% AFUE
Water Heater: must be an indirect water heater attached to a natural gas Energy Star forced hot water boiler
Programmable Thermostats: must be Energy Star

Installation Requirements:
Heating equipment must be installed by a licensed contractor.
Boiler Reset Controls: must be attached to an existing forced hot water boiler
Weatherization Measures: must be installed by a pre-qualified contractor

Web Site:
http://www.thinksmartthinkgreen.com


Summary:

National Grid offers a number of programs to encourage energy efficiency amongst its residential customers.

National Grid’s High Efficiency Heating Rebates are offered to any residential heating customer in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Metro New York. Eligible technologies include furnaces, boilers, and boiler reset controls. Rebates of up to $1,000 are available, depending on equipment type. All equipment must meet certain energy standards provided on the website. Applications are to be completed and sent in after equipment installation. The application form is available on the program's website.

National Grid also offers $25 rebates for the purchase and installation of Energy Star programmable thermostats, and $300 rebates for the installation of an indirect water heater attached to a natural gas Energy Star forced hot water boiler. Applications for these rebates can be found on the program website.

National Grid Residential Weatherization Program is for heating customers in New England. The program provides a rebate covering 20% of the cost, up to $750, for various weatherization measures, including: attic, wall, basement, crawl space, rim joist, and heating system duct insulation; attic ventilation; and air infiltration and ductwork leakage testing and sealing. Work must be completed by a National Grid approved contractor.

Contact:

National Grid Energy Efficiency
Phone: (800) 292-2032
Web Site: http://www.thinksmartthinkgreen.com