Unitil (Gas) - Residential Energy Efficiency Program

May 14, 2024

Summary

Unitil offers its New Hampshire residential gas customers a number of programs to encourage more energy-efficient homes. The Home Performance with Energy Star Program is available to customers with higher than average energy bills. The program includes a home energy audit which identifies potential areas for energy efficiency improvements. Qualifying improvements can result in a 50% utility rebate for the customer, up to $4,000. Common energy savings improvements utilized by the program include:

Sealing air leaks and adding insulation
Improving heating and cooling systems
Sealing ductwork
Upgrading lighting, appliances, and water heating equipment
Installing renewable energy systems

Until also offers rebates for residential new construction through the Natural Gas Energy Star Homes/Residential New Construction Program. To receive rebates, new homes must meet certain energy efficiency criteria. See the contact listed below for more information. Lastly, Until offers mail-in rebates on the purchase of a variety of Energy Star-certified products.

Program Overview

Implementing Sector:	Utility
Category:	Financial Incentive
State:	New Hampshire
Incentive Type:	Rebate Program
Web Site:	http://unitil.com/energy-efficiency/energy-efficiency-programs/natural-gas-programs-rebates-assistance
Administrator:	Gas Networks
Start Date:
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies:	Equipment Insulation Furnaces Boilers Programmable Thermostats Energy Mgmt. Systems/Building Controls Caulking/Weather-stripping Duct/Air sealing Building Insulation Comprehensive Measures/Whole Building Custom/Others pending approval Other EE
Incentive Amount:	Water Heater Rebates Weatherization: 50% of costs Natural Gas Furnaces: $300 - $450 Natural Gas Boilers: $1,000 Condensing Boilers: $1,000 On-Demand Tankless Water Heater: $500 Heat Recovery Ventilators: $500 Boiler Reset Controls: $225 Programmable Thermostats: Up to $25 Wireless Thermostats: Up to $85 Heat Recovery Ventilator: $500
Maximum Incentive:	Home Performance with Energy Star: $4,000 Home Heating and Water Heating rebates: 50% of costs
Equipment Requirements:	Natural Gas Furnaces: AFUE 95% or greater Natural Gas Boilers: AFUE 95% or greater Condensing Water Heater: 95% thermal efficiency or greater On-Demand Tankless Water Heater: .94 energy factor or greater, with electronic ignition

Incentives

This program has 4 incentives

Technologies:	Programmable Thermostats
Sectors:	Residential, Multifamily Residential
Parameters:	The incentive has a maximum of $25.00, The incentive has a minimum of $85.00

Technologies:	Furnaces
Sectors:	Residential, Multifamily Residential
Parameters:	The incentive has a maximum of 300.00 $/Unit, The incentive has a minimum of $450.00

Technologies:	Boilers
Sectors:	Residential, Multifamily Residential
Parameters:	The incentive has a minimum of 1000.00 $/Unit

Technologies:	Comprehensive Measures/Whole Building
Sectors:	Residential, Multifamily Residential
Parameters:	The incentive is 50.00 %, The incentive has a minimum of $4000.00

Contact

Name:	Residential New Construction Program
Address:
Phone:	(188) 830-1770
Email:	ResEfficiency@unitil.com

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.