Saving Solutions
What are rebate savings?
Rebate savings are a type of financial incentive that give you money back after purchasing a qualifying product or service. Unlike an upfront discount, rebates are typically issued by manufacturers, utility companies, or government programs and require you to submit a claim—often with proof of purchase—to receive the savings. Rebate programs are commonly used to encourage energy-efficient upgrades, such as installing high-efficiency HVAC systems.
Considerations:
When you are looking for a new heating system, air conditioning system, thermostat or water heater, it is important to factor in the total cost of ownership, not just the initial sticker price. Here are a few points to consider:
Higher efficiency units cost more, but may result in more rebates, incentives and utility savings.
While higher efficiency systems often are priced higher, they also tend to come with greater rebates and government incentives.
Government agencies and power companies want you to be efficient
Government agencies and power companies want to encourage the use of higher efficiency equipment to help reduce power consumption during different seasons.
Incentives are offered by federal, state or local governments and utility companies. Use caution as these change frequently.
These often come in the form of direct rebates, tax credits or tax deductions and the dollar amount per system may change depending on your geographic location and the type of system purchased.
Tips about incentives!
Incentives for heating and air conditioning systems are generally tied to efficiency ratings and performance. Heating system efficiency are rated by percentage of efficiency. The efficiency of air conditioning systems in the U.S. is measured by Seasonal Energy Efficiency Rating or SEER. Heat pumps are measured by Heating Seasonal Performance Factor or HSPF. A higher SEER or HSPF number signifies higher efficiency.
Is it worth it?
When trying to decide if a higher efficiency system with incentives is worth the cost, it is helpful to calculate the expected payback, or time required before additional efficiency savings cover the cost of the unit. Call DALTON and we can provide a heat loss, heat gain calculation for you. Your exact payback will depend on the system cost, amount of incentive, cost of electricity, and your regional climate.
Rebate Links:
Below are several links to rebates that might benefit you! Feel free to give us a call if you are unsure or would like advice on a choice that is right for you.
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