New Hampshire

Incentives/Policies for Renewables & Efficiency

PSNH - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program

Last DSIRE Review: 11/15/2012

Program Overview:

State:	New Hampshire
Incentive Type:	Utility Rebate Program
Eligible Efficiency Technologies:	Clothes Washers, Refrigerators, Equipment Insulation, Water Heaters, Lighting, Heat pumps, Programmable Thermostats, Duct/Air sealing, Building Insulation, Windows, Comprehensive Measures/Whole Building, Room Air Conditioners, LED Lighting, Air Purifier, Refrigerator Recycling
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies:	Geothermal Heat Pumps
Applicable Sectors:	Residential
Amount:	Energy Star CFL Bulbs: $1 - $7 Energy Star LED Bulbs: $5 Energy Star Interior/Exterior/Torchieres (LED/CFL): $10 Room Air Conditioner: $20 Air Purifier: $15 Clothes Washer: $30 Refrigerator: $30 Refrigerator Recycling: $30 Smart Power Strip: $10 Energy Star Home: up to $4,500 Home Performance with Energy Star: 50% of the cost of recommended upgrades up to $4,000
Maximum Incentive:	Appliances must be Energy Star certified Energy Star Homes Program (with geothermal heat pump): $4,500 Home Performance with Energy Star: $4,000
Web Site:	http://www.psnh.com/SaveEnergyMoney/For-Home/Energy-Saving-Progra...

Summary:

Public Service of New Hampshire, in collaboration with nhsaves, provides incentives for residential customers to increase the energy efficiency of participating homes. Prescriptive rebates are available for the purchase of Energy Star rated clothes washers, refrigerators, room air conditioners, lighting and for recycling inefficient refrigerators. Efficient home construction and other improvements recommended through an energy audit process are also available for rebates.

Customers who wish to improve the efficiency of homes as a whole can also participate in the Home Energy Solutions Program. Through this program, PSNH will send an energy auditor to the customer's house to perform a variety of diagnostic tests to discover the largest areas for improvement to the home's energy efficiency. The customer may then receive up to $4,000 to carry out the recommended improvements including hot water, lighting, and appliance improvements, increased insulation levels, air sealing, duct sealing, improved HVAC filters, and other improvements identified by the auditor.

Customers building new homes or undergoing complete renovations may also participate in the Energy Star Homes Program. These customers are eligible for rebates up to $4,500. A Nationally Certified Home Energy Rater (HERS Rater) is available for design assistance, efficiency recommendations, testing and certification, to ensure that the new home meets the required Program guidelines. Contact PSNH for any other information on these offerings.

Contact:

Energy Efficiency Services
Public Service of New Hampshire
PO Box 330
Manchester , NH 03105
Phone: (800) 662-7764
E-Mail: psnhreq@psnh.com
Web Site: http://www.psnh.com/

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