Tap Rebates, Save on Energy Efficiency Upgrades
Don’t put off energy efficiency home upgrades just because
of upfront costs. You can save by
tapping Federal, state, and local rebates and incentives.
Search for rebates and incentives for energy efficiency or
renewable system installations (think
solar panels) at Database of State Incentives for Renewables
and Efficiency at dsireusa.org.
Local freebies
Many local utility companies have developed online
questionnaires and calculators to help you
identify potential savings from making energy efficiency
improvements. Some utilities even offer
credits to customers using smart thermostats or Energy Star
appliances. Others even offer free
removal of old refrigerators and money when you opt for
energy efficient models. And some
provide free or low cost energy audits to determine the
projects that would help you slash your
energy consumption. You also may find free or discounted
products— light bulbs,
programmable thermostats, shower heads, and sink aerators.
Still others offer demand pricing
strategies (sometimes called hourly pricing, dynamic
pricing, and real-time pricing) to help you
save. Check your local utility company’s website for
different available programs – and
bookmark that site. Many utility programs require you to
opt-in
Comfort today, selling edge tomorrow
By investing in energy efficiency enhancements today, you
can reap both short and long-term
gains that include reducing your monthly utility bills,
boosting home performance, and improving
your family’s health and comfort. And since home buyers
increasingly factor energy efficiency
into their decision-making, these upgrades could provide a
marketing edge when you sell your
house. Consider this: 60 percent of consumers are interested
in a home’s sustainability,
according to the 2017 REALTORS® and Sustainability report by
the National Association of
REALTORS®.
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