Energy Trust updates incentives on January 1 of each year. The following changes will be effective January 1, 2015, and only apply to the Existing Homes program:
- Windows—Tier 1 windows, currently U-Value of 0.26 to 0.30, will be modified to U-Value of 0.28-0.30, and the incentive will be reduced to $1.75 per square footfrom $2.25 per square foot. Tier 2 windows, currently U-Value of less than or equal to 0.25, will be modified to U-Value of less than or equal to 0.27, and the incentive will be increased to $4 per square foot from $3.50 per square foot.
- Fireplaces—The incentive for tier 1 gas fireplaces with FE of 65 to 69 percent will be discontinued. The new incentive will be $250 for qualifying tier 1 gas fireplaces with FE of 70 to 74 percent, and $350 for qualifying tier 2 gas fireplaces with FE of 75 percent or greater.
- Home Performance with ENERGY STAR®—The $150 Home Performance assessment incentive will be discontinued.
- Water heaters—All incentives for electric resistance water heaters will be discontinued in 2015. Gas tank and heat pump water heater incentives will still be available.
- Pool pumps—The incentive for qualifying pool pumps will be reduced to $200.
Starting January 1, 2015, you can find revised application forms on the Forms & Resources page and in the online application at www.energytrust.org/now.
Existing Homes incentive changes effective January 1, 2015:
| Measure | Details | 2014 Incentive | 2015 Incentive |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 windows | (2014) 0.26−0.30 U-Value (2015) 0.28−0.30 U-Value | $2.25 | $1.75 |
| Tier 2 windows | (2014) ≤ 0.25 U-Value (2015) ≤ 0.27 U-Value | $3.50 | $4.00 |
| Tier 1 gas fireplace | 65-69% FE | $200 | Discontinued |
| (New) Tier 1 gas fireplace | 70-74.9% FE | None | $250 |
| (New) Tier 2 gas fireplace | 75% FE or greater | None | $350 |
| Home Performance assessment | For homes built in or before 1982 | $150 | Discontinued |
| Electric tank water heater | EF 0.93 or greater | $35 | Discontinued |
| Electric tank water heater | EF 0.94 or greater | $75 | Discontinued |
| Pool pump | ENERGY STAR certified | $350 | $200 |
| EPS | None | $75 | |
| Multiple upgrades incentive | For two or more upgrades | None | $100 |