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ARRA Home Heating System Rebate Program -A HUGE SUCCESS!
Program closed as of November 9, 2010 – applications are no longer being accepted.
Congratulations to the consumers who participated and thanks to the HVAC contractors who have promoted and continue to promote high efficiency heating and hot water systems. As a reminder, you may still be eligible for the federal tax credit available through the end of the year. Visit the ENERGYSTAR.gov website for details or consult your tax professional.
Program Overview
As part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), the New Hampshire Office of Energy and Planning received approval from the federal government to offer New Hampshire residents incentives for the purchase and installation of high efficiency home heating systems and/or domestic water heaters.
This program provides rebates for replacement installations of high efficiency home heating systems and/or water heaters in existing homes for current New Hampshire residential electric, propane, oil and natural gas customers*.
To be eligible you must purchase, install and operate a heating and/or domestic water heater that meets all applicable efficiency requirements.
Due to the limited availability of ARRA funds, the program must terminate when funds are exhausted. Program termination information will be posted on NHSAVES.com website.
The ARRA Home Heating System Rebate Program incentives are effective as of April 19, 2010. Purchases made prior to this date are not eligible for the incentives.
*Natural gas rebates through this program are not available to National Grid and Unitil gas customers unless funding under their existing incentive programs have been exhausted. More information about National Grid and Unitil gas heating system incentives is available on their websites.
Limited Funding
This chart will be updated throughout the duration of this program while funds are available. The status represented here does not guarantee payment of submitted rebate applications. It is meant to serve as a guide of overall program funding status.
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Eligible Equipment
All ENERGY STAR rated furnaces, boilers and hot water heaters meeting the minimum efficiency outlined in the incentives table below will be eligible for a rebate.
ARRA – Home Heating System Rebate Program Incentives
The following is a list of the equipment types, eligibility requirements and rebate incentive. Please click on the equipment type to view the list of eligible products.
*AFUE (Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency), ECM (Electronically Commutated Motor), EF (Energy Factor)
** Gas equipment rebates are not available under this program unless funding is no longer available from your local gas utility energy efficiency program. Contact your local gas utility to learn more about their rebate programs.
*** An additional $100 incentive is available if the replacement system is installed with a boiler reset control. Manufacturers include: Beckett, Honeywell, Taco and tekmar although this is not an exhaustive list.
For more information on the ENERGY STAR products, please visit the following websites:
Energy Efficiency Loans
Electric customers of New Hampshire Electric Co-op, Public Service of New Hampshire and Unitil may also qualify for convenient on-bill financing with zero percent interest to assist with the replacement of their existing heating system with a more energy efficient ENERGY STAR rated model. For details, contact your electric utility and ask about the Residential Energy Efficiency Loan Program.
Program Guidelines:
To be eligible to receive incentives under the NH ARRA Funded program, you must meet the following requirements:
- Be a resident of the State of New Hampshire
- Replace an existing home heating system
- Install appliance at your primary residence
- One rebate available per appliance category per applicant
- New Construction, Businesses, non-profit and governmental organizations are not eligible
How to Participate:
- Consult your licensed heating contractor or plumber for assistance in determining eligible equipment or refer to the lists of eligible equipment noted in the incentives table above.
- Once your new high-efficiency heating and/or water heating system has been installed, review and complete the ARRA Home Heating System Rebate Application. Then attach a copy of all dated receipts/work orders that document the installation. Also include a copy of a recent electric utility bill. Make sure that these receipts indicate the name, address and phone number of the contractor that completed the installation.
- Completed application and required documentation with proof of purchase should be sent to:
EFI Rebate Processing
PO Box 9150
Canton, MA 02021-9150
Make sure to make a copy of the rebate application for your records.
- Applications will be handled on a first-come, first-served basis until program funds are depleted. An incomplete application may delay your rebate and/or risk your chances for receiving a rebate should the program run out of funding. Purchases made prior to the commencement of the program on April 19, 2010 are not eligible.
Frequently Asked Questions:
This document (pdf) has been provided with answers to frequently asked questions. For additional questions about the program, email ForYourHome@nhsaves.com
Save Even More:
- Your purchase of a high efficiency heating system and/or domestic hot water heater may qualify you for a federal tax credit. Please note, that the AFUE required to qualify for the federal tax credit is often higher than the ENERGY STAR requirement used for this program. Visit the ENERGYSTAR.gov website for details or consult your tax professional.
- NH funding under ARRA is also available for the installation of Solar Thermal Hot Water Heating Systems. Visit the NH PUC Sustainable Energy website for more information.
- Learn more about opportunities and incentives for weatherizing your home through the NH Home Performance with ENERGY STAR program.
For Participating Contractors:
Please download the contractor participation letter (PDF)
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