Mississippi Incentives/Policies for Renewables & Efficiency |
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Last DSIRE Review: 05/14/2012
Program Overview:
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Mississippi |
| Incentive Type: |
Utility Rebate Program |
| Eligible Efficiency Technologies: |
Equipment Insulation, Heat pumps, Caulking/Weather-stripping, Building Insulation, Windows, Comprehensive Measures/Whole Building |
| Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies: |
Geothermal Heat Pumps |
| Applicable Sectors: |
Residential |
| Amount: | $300 - $500, varies by home efficiency
Geothermal Heat Pumps: $400 - $500
Additional Heat Pump Units (When Required): $150 |
| Equipment Requirements: | Heat Pump: minimum efficiency rating of 13 SEER |
| Installation Requirements: | Home must meet the standards of the Comfort Advantage Home Program |
| Web Site: |
http://www.coastepa.com/myHome/programsAndServices/comfortAdvanta...
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Summary:
Coast Electric Power Association (CEPA) provides rebates on heat pumps to new homes which meet certain weatherization standards. To qualify for this rebate the home must have:
- Attic insulation of at least R-38 or encapsulated foam attic insulation of R-20 or greater
- Wall insulation of R-13 or higher
- Floor insulation of R-19 or greater
- Dual-pane windows
- Glass area less than 20% of total floor area
- An electric water heater
- Effective air-sealing and attic ventilation
- A properly designed, installed and insulated duct system
If the minimum requirements for the Comfort Advantage Program are met, customers can qualify for a rebate of $300. If the more stringent requirements of the Comfort Advantage Plus program are met, the incentive amount increases to $500. Additional rebates exist for Comfort Advantage homes which install geothermal and air source heat pumps. Refer to the program website for more information.
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Contact:
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Customer Service
Coast Electric Power Association
302 US Highway 90
PO Box 2430
Bay St. Louis, MS 39521-2430
Phone: (877) 769-2372
Phone 2: (800) 624-3348
Web Site: http://www.coastepa.com/
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