energy efficiency

Yes, if you are the owner of a one-to-four unit residence, and your name is on the electric and/or gas accounts with Con Edison.

Qualifying equipment can be installed by a contractor of your choice who is licensed to work in New York State. Find one near you by looking here.

Yes. Energy delivery customers are eligible to participate if they have an active gas or electric account with Con Edison.

No. You must choose a contractor who is certified by the Building Performance Institute (BPI) and is licensed to work in New York State.

Con Edison offers home energy surveys for $50. Click here for more information.

Ducts are used to distribute conditioned air throughout the house. A duct system that is properly sealed and insulated can enhance indoor air quality and make your home more energy efficient.

Air leaks are often found at cracks, small holes and penetrations for plumbing, wiring, lighting and ductwork. Sealing a home is an important step in controlling the indoor environment and lowering energy bills.

Heat Seasonal Performance Factor (HSPF) is the most commonly used measure of a heat pump's heating efficiency. The higher the HSPF, the more efficient the heat pump.

The ARI certified reference number, also known as the AHRI reference number, is important because it proves that equipment meets the energy efficiency standards of Con Edison programs. The Air-Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) rates the efficiency of appliances and assigns the ARI reference number. The ARI reference number is the first number listed on the certificate of products rating.

Go to: www.ahridirectory.org and follow the equipment-specific instructions:

Furnace

• Select Furnace from Residential List.
• You can leave all fields blank if you input the model number.
• If this is your first time logging on, in the lower right you may be asked to input the security code, do so and hit search.
• Locate your model on the list that comes up and double click to print the certificate.

Water/Steam Boiler

• Select Boiler from Residential List.
• Select your boiler manufacturer from the pull down list.
• Input the boiler model number.
• Locate your model on the list that comes up and click to print the certificate.

Indirect Water

• Select Indirect Fired Water Heaters from the Residential List.
• Download the directory of certified indirect fired water heaters.
• Locate your equipment in the directory. (If your equipment does not appear, it may not qualify for a rebate.)

Central Air Conditioner and Central Air Source Heat Pump

• Select Air Conditioner and Air Conditioner Coils or Heat Pumps and Heat Pump Coils from Residential List.
• Input your condenser model number in the outdoor model number field.
• Input your coil model number in the indoor model number field.
• If this is your first time logging on, in the lower right you may be asked to input the security code, do so and hit search.

No. The certified reference number is especially important for split air conditioning and heat pump systems because there are many combinations possible when installing the condensing unit (installed outside the house) and the evaporator (installed inside the ductwork). For a system to work up to its energy efficiency specifications, the two units must be matched properly. If you need assistance call 1-800-430-9505.

No. An appliance may qualify for one program but not the other. The energy efficiency ratings, including the certified reference number, must be documented in order to receive a Con Edison rebate.

ECM stands for electronically commutated motor, which is a high-efficiency electric motor. It can be used to power a fan in a whole-house heating and/or cooling system.

No, but you can get the extra ECM rebate if it is installed with an air-source heat pump or natural gas furnace.

The customer should fill out their information on the front side of the form and the contractor should complete their information on the front as well as all the technical information requested on the back of the form.

Six to eight weeks. It will definitely take longer if information is missing from the rebate form. So please make sure your contractor fills in all the required technical information.

You can receive a rebate from Con Edison, participate in the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® program, and also receive federal tax credits. However, you cannot receive rebates for the same piece of equipment or measure from Con Edison and NYSERDA. You can receive incentives on different qualified equipment or measures from local and state programs and you can receive a federal tax credit on many energy efficiency measures installed. You might also contact your contractor or the equipment manufacturer about coupons or rebates on specific energy efficiency equipment.

These energy efficiency programs will be offered through 2015. Rebates will be handled on a first-come, first-served basis. Con Edison reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer.

Contractors certified by the Building Performance Institute (BPI) earn an incentive for each qualified energy efficiency installation. Visit www.BPI.org to learn more about the principles of building science and the whole-home approach to contracting. This site also lists upcoming training.

Our energy efficiency programs are funded through the New York State System Benefits Charge, paid by electric and gas distribution customers of Con Edison for public policy programs such as energy efficiency.

Visit NYSERDA's Web site or call 877-NYSMART (877-697-6278).

To learn more about the federal tax credit, at ENERGY STAR or call (888) 782-7937.