Benefits:
Poorly sealed ducts can leak heated or cooled air, reducing your system’s efficiency by
as much as 20 percent. Ducts are commonly concealed in walls, ceilings, or crawl spaces,
making it difficult for homeowners to detect leaks. Identifying and sealing leaks in your
ducting makes your home more comfortable and saves you money on your energy bill!
Reasons to have your duct system sealed:
• Heating and cooling are the biggest energy users in your home
• Don’t waste energy dollars by heating/cooling crawl spaces and attics
• Sealing your ducts can help avoid the problem of hot rooms/cold rooms
• Energy-efficient duct sealing reduces occurrence of stale air in your system
Incentive amount:
$150 incentive to customers
$50 incentive to program qualified contractor
CLICK HERE to download a 2009 incentive form
Qualifications:
Duct sealing incentive is available on existing equipment only and applies to duct systems in existing homes where the ducts are in an unconditioned space. An unconditioned space is any space outside of the thermal envelope of the building that is not intentionally heated for occupancy. The home must have an electric heating system or central air conditioner (ducted unitary cooling equipment) serving 80 percent of the floor area.
In order to receive the duct sealing incentive, duct leakage to outside must be reduced by
50 percent.
Duct sealing work must be performed by a program qualified contractor.
“Participating” contractors have agreed to the Home Energy Savings program terms and conditions for participating by signing a participation agreement. Contractors have also agreed to participate in a quality control process.
“Qualified” contractors have been trained to provide installation and service measures to program specifications for central air conditioner installation, duct sealing and central air conditioner tune-ups. Qualified contractors have agreed to to the Home Energy Savings program terms and conditions for participating by signing a participation agreement. Contractors have also agreed to participate in a quality control process.
Questions? Please call 1-800-942-0287 or e-mail HESHvac@peci.org
CLICK HERE for a list of program qualified contractors
Consumer tips for hiring a contractor
· Regardless of any “special deal” offered up by a contractor to work on your home, ask for
three quotes from three different contractors before proceeding with the work. This process
will serve you well in selecting a reputable contractor.
· When securing your three quotes, be sure to give all contractors exactly the same description
of the work you want, including instructions regarding the specifications required by your
utility to qualify for any utility incentives. Have it written into your contract.
· Compare the specifications provide by each contractor against the utility programs and
among the contractors providing the quotes. If they vary, ask for an explanation.
· Ask your contractors for references, make a few calls – it’s always recommended. Ask for
all contractors to provide proof of their contractor’s license and proof of insurance. Do a licensee check and verification by accessing the Utah Division of Occupational and Professional
Licensing, DOPL’s, Web site: www.dopl.utah.gov. Click on “Licensing,” then “Verify a License.” You will be able to search by contractor name, business name, or license number. (Note: some contractors are licensed under the business name, rather than their individual name.)
· Be sure you get a written contract that covers all your project requirements including types
of materials or equipment specifications, costs, clean-up and warranties. Don’t be shy about modifying a contractor’s standard agreement to make sure all expectations are clear and called out in the contract. If you don’t understand the agreement, don’t sign it!
· Obtain a signed lien release prior to payment. Ask all contractors, subcontractors and suppliers
working on your project to sign lien releases prior to paying them for completed services.
· You're in charge, it's your home and money, so make sure you are getting what you
are contracting for.
For more information on hiring a contractor, go to: http://www.commerce.utah.gov/releases/04-04-08_hiring-a-contractor.pdf
CLICK HERE for a list of program qualified contractors.
Qualified Customers:
Residential electric customers residing in the state of Utah who purchase their electricity from Rocky Mountain Power on rate schedules 1, 2, 3 or 25 qualify. Landlords who own rental properties served by the company in the state of Utah where the tenant is billed on rate schedules 1, 2, 3 or 25 also qualify for this program.
*Find your rate schedule by looking under Detailed Account Activity on your bill. Next to Electric Service you will find Residential Service – Schedule X below your address.
See an example.
How to receive your incentive:
Please follow the steps outlined below to ensure timely payment of your incentive. Please note that filling out forms incorrectly/incompletely will result in incentive processing delays or denial.
1. Review the qualifications and specifications for the incentive you are interested in.
2. Contact a participating or program qualified contractor from the list of program contractors. Please refer to the list of incentives to determine if a program qualified contractor is required. Remember to notify your contractor that you want to participate in the Home Energy Savings program for incentives prior to them arriving at your home.
3. Purchase equipment or have services done by a program contractor that meet program requirements.
4. The contractor should provide you with a copy of the incentive form to complete.
You will need to fill out the customer section on the form.
Your contractor is responsible for filling out the contractor section on the form as well as completing the additional documentation requirements. Required documentation includes program worksheets, invoices and proof of payment (canceled check or credit card statement).
5. Once the incentive form and additional documents are completed, the contractor will submit the paperwork to the program. All documents will need to be submitted within 90 days of completion of the service. You should request a copy of the documents submitted for your records.
6. Your incentive check will be issued within 45 days of receipt of your completed and approved incentive application.
HVAC Equipment & Service |
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Equipment/ |
Customer incentive |
Contractor incentive |
Qualifications |
Form |
Duct Sealing |
$150 |
$50 |
Available on existing equipment only and applies to duct systems in existing homes where the ducts are in an unconditioned space. |
2009 |
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