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New homes built to energy right® Program standards rate high in...
- Comfort
- Quality
- Value
- Energy Savings
When you build an energy right® new home, you can be assured your home will be comfortable and energy efficient. The energy right® symbol is a sign of lasting value.
In addition, you may be qualified for a cash incentive from CPWS. See the chart below for incentive details.
You'll also get personal attention to your home. We will work with your home on an individual basis and will give you information on weatherization and heat pump improvements that will increase your home's efficiency.
Incentive Payments
Incentives Paid to the Builder (Homeowner if Custom Built)
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Minimum
HERS Rating
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Single Family
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83
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Multi-Family
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83
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Water Heaters
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$50 per electric water heater
(energy right® qualified home)
$100 per electric water heater
(non- energy right® qualified home)
*40 gallon minimum
*Year-round use
*Rebate request must be filed within 90 days of installation
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Basic Requirements
- A minimum of 500 square feet
- At least one dedicated electric water heater, serving 100% of the water heating load (40-gallon minimum)
- An all-electric heat pump or dual-fuel heat pump that serves 100% of the heating and cooling load
- A full kitchen, hard wired for electric cooking and laundry services
- Heating, cooling and air distribution system must comply with the energy right® guidelines, including minimum heat pump efficiency ratings as follows:
| Packaged Unit |
SEER* 9.7 |
HSPF* 6.6 |
| Split Unit |
SEER* 10 |
HSPF* 6.8 |
- Rebate request must be files within 90 days of installation
CPWS will be glad to review your house plans at no charge to make sure you meet all requirements for your new home to be energy right®.
* SEER (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio) - The cooling efficiency rating of a heat pump or air conditioner. A higher SEER indicates a more efficient and economical cooling system.
* HSPF (Heating Seasonal Performance Factor) - The heating efficiency rating of a heat pump. A higher HSPF indicates a more efficient and economical heating system.
The above incentives are effective 1/16/04.
This program replaces our previous residential incentive programs.
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