National Grid (Gas) - Residential Efficiency Rebate Program

April 30, 2012

Summary

National Grid offers a number of programs to encourage energy efficiency among its residential customers. Eligible technologies include boilers and furnaces. All equipment must meet certain energy standards provided on the website.If weatherization measures are installed by a pre-approved, BPI-certified contractor, the customer is eligible for a rebate of 50% of the cost (up to $4,000). Eligible weatherization measures include: attic, wall, basement, crawl space, rim joist, and heating system duct insulation; attic ventilation; and air infiltration and ductwork leakage testing and sealing. National Grid also offers a variety of incentives and technical support to help customers achieve the ENERGY STAR certification on new home construction. There is also a Solar Water Heating program for New Hampshire residents, systems must be backed by a natural gas heater. National Grid works directly with solar installers who, upon project completion, will submit a rebate application on your behalf.

Program Overview

Implementing Sector:	Utility
Category:	Financial Incentive
State:	New Hampshire
Incentive Type:	Rebate Program
Web Site:	http://www.powerofaction.com/efficiency
Administrator:	Gas Networks
Start Date:
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies:	Solar Water Heat Equipment Insulation Water Heaters Furnaces Boilers Programmable Thermostats Energy Mgmt. Systems/Building Controls Caulking/Weather-stripping Duct/Air sealing Building Insulation Windows Comprehensive Measures/Whole Building Custom/Others pending approval
Incentive Amount:	Home Insulation and Air Sealing: 50% Combined Heating and Water Heating Unit: $1,300 Hot Water Boilers: $500 or $1,000 Furnace: $400 or $650 Boiler Reset Controls: $100 Programmable Thermostats: $25 each, up to two per customer Indirect or Tankless Water Heater: $300 Condensing Water Heater: $500 Storage Water Heater: $100 Solar Hot Water Heater: $1500
Maximum Incentive:	Home Insulation and Air Sealing: $4,000 Solar Hot Water Heater: 15%
Equipment Requirements:	Steam Boilers: electronic ignition and 82%+ AFUE Hot Air Furnace: 92%+ AFUE and/or Electronic Commutated Motor Hot Water Boilers: 85%+ AFUE Hot Water Condensing Boiler: 90%+ AFUE Condensing Water Heater: 94% thermal efficiency or greater (75 to 300 MBH) Tankless Water Heater: Energy Factor of .82+ and electronic ignition Combined Heating and Water Heating unit: 90%+ AFUE with domestic hot water storage of two gallons or less.
Installation Requirements:	Projects with more than ten units require pre-approval from the utility for rebate funds to be reserved.

Contact

Name:	Gas Networks
Address:	40 Washington Street, Suite 2000 Westborough MA 01581
Phone:	(800) 232-0672
Email:	ngridinfo@efi.org

This information is sourced from DSIRE; the most comprehensive source of information on incentives and policies that support renewables and energy efficiency in the United States. Established in 1995, DSIRE is operated by the N.C. Clean Energy Technology Center at N.C. State University.