Whether you have recently bought a “fixer upper” or have just been trying to figure out the best way to cut down your heating bills, you need to take a look at a new program that PSNH is offering.
If you meet their eligibility requirements and you are one of the first 200 PSNH customers, the benefits are incredible!
To start you need to hire someone to perform an Energy Audit on your house. This typically can cost up to $500+/- and is a pretty cool process. Recently I had Rich Burns from Shakes To Shingles Inspection Services do a test at my house. They setup a “blower door” which starts sucking all the air out of the house. This unit actually measures the air flow rate in the house. Then you check the house for leaks. This part to me is especially cool because he has this “thermal camera” that allows to you see where the air is coming into the house because of its different temperature. The camera shows warmer temps in yellow, red and oranges and cold air in grey/black.
Picture from Wikipedia
Once this process is complete you will receive a report detailing the necessary changes and the estimated costs. Changes typically are:
- Additional insulation in the attic, walls and basement
- Further insulating ductwork
- Sealing numerous spots throughout the house that are letting air in
- New thermostats
- Installing new lighting — Compact Fluorescent lights (CFL)
- Installing water saving devices
Now here’s the awesome part about the program.
PSNH will issue you a rebate for 75% of the cost up to $4,000!
If you’re house meets the qualifications for the program I don’t see how you can’t take advantage of this huge opportunity.
This link will take you to information about the program on their website
http://www.psnh.com/Energy/Home_Efficiency/Residential_Retrofit.asp
Below are the eligibility requirements from PSNH’s website.
Who is Eligible?
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Customers whose homes meet the qualifying Home Heating Index (HHI) energy use rating are eligible to participate in the program. See eligibility requirement to obtain a rating of your home. Note: You will need one year of fuel bill history and the square footage of your home to determine your eligibility. - Customers applying by phone will be screened for their HHI. Qualified customers will be mailed a copy of their HHI score along with an application that must be completed and returned to PSNH.
- Customers accepted into the program will be required to submit two years of fuel bills and their home’s square footage with their application.
- This program is available to customers owning or renting an existing home, or owning or renting in an existing 1-4 unit apartment building in the PSNH service territory.
How to Apply
Confirm your eligibility and submit an application:
- For faster service, click here to check your eligibility online
- Or call 1-800-662-7764
When checking your eligibility, you will need at least one year of fuel bill history and the square footage of your home. Customers accepted into the program will be required to submit two years of fuel bills and their home’s square footage.
