New Hampshire

Incentives/Policies for Renewables & Efficiency

Unitil (Gas) - Residential Energy Efficiency Program

Last DSIRE Review: 09/19/2012

Program Overview:

State:	New Hampshire
Incentive Type:	Utility Rebate Program
Eligible Efficiency Technologies:	Equipment Insulation, Water Heaters, Furnaces , Boilers, Programmable Thermostats, Energy Mgmt. Systems/Building Controls, Caulking/Weather-stripping, Duct/Air sealing, Building Insulation, Comprehensive Measures/Whole Building, Custom/Others pending approval, Tankless Water Heaters
Applicable Sectors:	Residential, Multi-Family Residential, Low-Income Residential
Amount:	Natural Gas Warm Air Furnace: $500 or $800 Natural Gas Boiler: $1,000 or $1,500 Combined Heating and Water Heating Unit: $1,200 Indirect Water Heater (attached to boiler): $400 Condensing Water Heater: $500 On-Demand Tankless Water Heater: $500 or $800 Storage Water Heater: $100 Heat Recovery Ventilator: $500 Boiler Reset Controls: $225 Programmable Thermostat: $25
Maximum Incentive:	Home Performance with Energy Star: 50% Utility Rebate up to $4,000 Home Energy Assistance (Low-income residents): $5,000
Equipment Requirements:	Natural Gas Warm Air Furnace: AFUE 95% or greater Natural Gas Boiler: AFUE 90% of greater Combined Heating and Water Heating Unit: 90% or greater Condensing Water Heater: 95% Thermal Efficiency or greater On-Demand Tankless Water Heater: .82 Energy Factor or greater, with Electronic Ignition Storage Water Heater: .67 Energy Factor, Energy Star qualified
Expiration Date:	1/31/2013
Web Site:	http://www.unitil.com/energy-efficiency/energy-efficiency-program...

Summary:

Unitil offers its New Hampshire residential customers a number of programs to encourage more energy efficient homes. The Home Performance with Energy Star Program is available to customers with higher than average energy bills. The program includes a home energy audit which identifies potential areas for energy efficiency improvement. Qualifying improvements can result in a 50 percent utility rebate for the customer, up to $4,000. Common energy savings improvements utilized by the program include:

Attic and building insulation
Hot Water Pipe and Tank Insulation
Air sealing and weather stripping materials
Water saving devices
Energy Star CFLs and light fixtures
Installing Renewable Energy Systems

In addition to its comprehensive Home Performance program, Unitil offers its customers a variety of individual rebates for HVAC and water heater improvements. Unitil also offers a special Home Energy Assistance Program for income-qualified households that provides up to $5,000 in energy efficiency and weatherization upgrades. For specific details and qualifications please visit the website listed above.

Contact:

	Unitil - EE Information Unitil Energy Systems Customer Services One McGuire Street Concord, NH 03301 Phone: (800) 852-3339 E-Mail: residential_ee@unitil.com Web Site: http://www.unitil.com/

	Gas Networks 40 Washington Street, Suite 2000 Westborough, MA 01581 Phone: (800) 232-0672 E-Mail: rebates@gasnetworks.com Web Site: http://www.gasnetworks.com

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