New York

Incentives/Policies for Renewables & Efficiency

Long Island Power Authority - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program

Last DSIRE Review: 03/14/2013

Program Overview:

State:	New York
Incentive Type:	Utility Rebate Program
Eligible Efficiency Technologies:	Refrigerators, Dehumidifiers, Water Heaters, Lighting, Heat pumps, Central Air conditioners, Programmable Thermostats, Energy Mgmt. Systems/Building Controls, Caulking/Weather-stripping, Duct/Air sealing, Building Insulation, Windows, Custom/Others pending approval, Pool Pumps, Room Air Conditioners, LED Lighting, Room Air Conditioner Recycling, Ventilation Systems, Refrigerator Recycling
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies:	Geothermal Heat Pumps
Applicable Sectors:	Residential, Construction, Installer/Contractor
Amount:	General Variable-Speed Pool Pumps: $400 Two-Speed Pool Pumps: $150 Refrigerator: $50 - $100 Refrigerator Recycling: $50 rebate plus up to $60 reward Room AC: $40 - $75 in store discount A/C Recycling: $20 Dehumidifier: $40 CFLs: In-Store discount LEDs: In-Store discount Home Performance with Energy Star Program Air/Duct Sealing: 25% of cost Insulation/Duct Insulation: 25% of cost Ventilation System New/Repair: 25% of cost, up to $250 Window Replacement: $35 Storm Door/Window Replacement: $10 Wall Mounted A/C: $25 Electric Water Heater Replacement: $150 Knob & Tube Wiring Upgrade: $50 Combustion Air: $50 Cool Homes Homeowner: Split Central Air Conditioner: $250 - $700, depending on efficiency rating Air Source Heat Pump: $250 - $700, depending on efficiency rating Ductless Mini Split Systems: $150 Duct System Replacement: $125 Cool Homes Contractor: Split Central Air Conditioner: $125 for first unit, $50 per additional unit Air Source Heat Pump: $125 for first unit, $50 per additional unit Ductless Mini Split Systems: $50 per unit
Maximum Incentive:	Cool Homes: $1000 Home Performance with Energy Star Program: $1500 Insulation/Duct Insulation: $1500 Air/Duct Sealing: $1500
Equipment Requirements:	See program web site
Web Site:	http://www.lipower.org/efficiency/lighting.html

Summary:

Long Island Power Authority offers a variety of incentive programs which help residential customers upgrade to more energy efficient equipment and appliances in their homes. The Cool Homes Program provides rebates for both homeowners and contractors for the installation of energy efficient central air conditioning systems and air-source heat pumps. Prescriptive rebates are also available a wide range of efficient appliances and products including:

Lighting fixtures
Refrigerators
Dehumidifiers
Room air conditioners
Recycling of old appliances and equipment
Pool Pumps

Additional rebates are available through the Home Performance with Energy Star Program. This program provides incentives for for insulation upgrades, ventilation installation and repair, window and door replacements, wiring upgrades, and water heaters. For specific program details including rebate amounts, equipment requirements, and guidelines, visit the Long Island Power Authority web site of contact the utility directly.

Contact:

LIPA Customer Service
Long Island Power Authority
333 Earle Ovington Blvd, Suite 403
Uniondale, NY 11553
Phone: (800) 692-2626
Web Site: http://www.lipower.org/

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