Get cool cash for energy-efficient central air conditioning.

When temperatures soar it's essential to keep your home cool. But maintaining a comfortable home doesn't have to mean soaring electricity bills. An energy-efficient central air conditioner that is the right size for your home and is properly installed and maintained can keep your home comfortable and significantly reduce your electricity bill. Program qualified central air conditioners are approximately 15 percent more efficient than standard models. If your central air conditioning unit is more than 12 years old, replacing it with an energy-efficient model could cut your cooling costs by up to 30 percent! Using less energy means more money back in your pocket, and optimizing the performance of your cooling unit helps to avoid the emission of greenhouse gases. If you want to install a central air conditioner, or it's time to replace an old unit, consider buying an energy-efficient model.

• Incentive Application for Equipment
• Incentive Application for Services
• HVAC Program Trade Allies
• Hiring a Contractor
• Eligible Customers

Energy Saving Benefits

• Cut cooling costs by up to 30 percent when you replace an old unit with an energy-efficient model
• Use less energy and be more comfortable in your home

Environmental Benefits

• Help avoid global warming by using less energy
• Promote cleaner air by optimizing the performance of your cooling unit

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Getting Started

Prior to starting a project, find a trade ally using the Wyoming HVAC Program Trade Allies list. Note that select incentives must be completed by a qualified program trade ally. Review the incentive application with your trade ally to determine eligibility requirements, incentive qualifications and review the list of required documents to submit for an incentive.

Incentive application and required documents must be received within 90 days of the work completed date. Incentive checks are issued within 45 days of receipt of the completed and approved incentive application. Checks are only payable to the account holder. Incentives are not to exceed the purchase price of the equipment or service. Equipment and service work may be inspected for compliance. Incentives are subject to tariff approval and may change with 45 days notice. Additional terms and conditions may apply.

Available Incentives

Qualifications

• Incentives are available for existing homes only
• All HVAC equipment incentives require an Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) certificate to qualify. The AHRI Directory can be found online at ahridirectory.org
• Incentive amount cannot exceed the total cost of the project
• Program trade allies are required to complete measure specific program worksheets that must be submitted with the incentive application
• All required documentation must be received within 90 days of the work completed date
• Additional incentive-specific qualifications and required documentation are listed below

Central air conditioner equipment

• Work must be completed by either a participating or qualified program trade ally
• Minimum 15 SEER and TXV installed
• Equipment must be a new, air-source split or packaged unitary air conditioner with an AHRI Standard Rating Cooling Capacity of 65,000 BTU/hr (5.4 tons) or less
• Required documents include:
  • Completed and signed incentive application
  • Itemized receipt/trade ally invoice (see incentive application for invoice requirements)
  • Proof of payment (review the program-accepted proof of payment options)
  • AHRI certificate
  • For multifamily applications only: Completed and signed W-9

Central air conditioner proper installation

• Work must be completed by a qualified program trade ally
• Minimum 13 SEER and TXV (or current federal standard)
• Equipment must be a new, air-source split or packaged unitary air conditioner with an AHRI Standard Rating Cooling Capacity of 65,000 BTU/hr (5.4 tons) or less
• Air flow test and performance check are required as outlined in the Wyoming HVAC Trade Ally Program Manual:
  • Air flow must meet minimum 350 CFM per ton requirement
  • Performance check options are outlined in the Wyoming HVAC Trade Ally Program Manual
• Required documents include:
  • Completed and signed incentive application
  • Itemized receipt/trade ally invoice (see incentive application for invoice requirements)
  • Proof of payment (review the program-accepted proof of payment options)
  • AHRI certificate
  • Completed and signed Central Air Conditioner Best Practices Installation worksheet
  • For multifamily applications only: Completed and signed W-9

Central air conditioner proper sizing

• Work must be completed by a participating or qualified program trade ally
• Minimum 13 SEER & TXV (or current federal standard)
• Equipment must be a new, air-source split or packaged unitary air conditioner with an AHRI Standard Rating Cooling Capacity of 65,000 BTU/hr (5.4 tons) or less
• Central air conditioner must be sized according to program requirements outlined in the Wyoming HVAC Trade Ally Program Manual
• Required documents include:
  • Completed and signed incentive application
  • Itemized receipt/trade ally invoice (see incentive application for invoice requirements)
  • Proof of payment (review the program-accepted proof of payment options)
  • AHRI certificate
  • Manual J or equivalent load calculation
  • For multifamily applications only: Completed and signed W-9