2010 Energy Efficiency Rebate Program
All rebates are subject to change without notice and will end on December 31, 2010.
Homeowners across America are looking for ways to reduce their monthly utility bill. The best way to lower your energy consumption is to improve the efficiency of your home. Energy efficient choices can save families about a third on their energy bill.
If looking for new household products, or to make small household improvements, look for the ENERGY STAR. Those products meet strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the EPA and US Department of Energy.
Existing Home Rebates from Central Georgia EMC
Existing Home Rebate Form (pdf)
CGEMC offers a variety of programs to help you save even more when buying ENERGY STAR products. The following rebates are available to existing homes completed before December 31, 2009.
ENERGY STAR Recommended
HVAC Tuneup Rebate (maximum one rebate per household)
The Central Georgia EMC HVAC Tuneup Rebate Program has recently changed. Beginning Aug. 1, 2010, Central Georgia EMC will be offering customers up to $100 for a tuneup on their HVAC system (only one unit per customer).
As much as half of the energy used in your home goes to heating and cooling. Making smart decisions about your home’s heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning (HVAC) system can have a big effect on your utility bills—and your comfort.
Just as a tuneup can improve your car’s gas mileage, a tuneup of your heating and cooling system can improve efficiency and comfort. Maintaining your equipment will prevent future problems and unwanted costs. Keep your cooling and heating system at peak performance by having a contractor perform biannual tuneups, once before the winter and again before the summer.
This project, program, or service is funded in whole or in part by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, in cooperation with the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority.
Energy Efficient Programmable Thermostat Rebate
CGEMC offers a 50% rebate (up to $25 per thermostat, maximum two per home) on the cost of a programmable thermostat.
Programmable thermostats automatically adjust your home's temperature settings, allowing you to save energy while you are away or sleeping.
Benefits of programmable thermostats include:
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More convenient and accurate than manual thermostats
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Contains no mercury - manual thermostats MUST be recycled due to mercury content and cannot be disposed of in the trash.
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Save energy and save money on utility bills - approximately $150/year according to EnergyStar.gov.
ENERGY STAR Recommend Attic Insulation Upgrade Rebate
CGEMC offers a 50% rebate (up to $200 max per home) on the cost of upgrading attic insulation to ENERGY STAR recommend levels of R-39 and above.
The attic is often where you can find the biggest air leaks in your home. These leaks can disrupt the effectiveness of your cooling system, making your home feel sticky during the summer or chilly come winter. Whether you are warm or cold, air leaks also can lead to an unnecessary increase in your energy bill. By adding the proper amount of insulation to your attic, you can stay comfortable while using less energy. Attics are the easiest place to add insulation in your home.
Sealing and insulating the "envelope" or "shell" of your home —outer walls, ceiling, windows, doors, and floors — is often the most cost effective way to improve energy efficiency and comfort. ENERGY STAR estimates that a knowledgeable homeowner or skilled contractor can save up to 20% on heating and cooling costs (or up to 10% on their total annual energy bill) by sealing and insulating.
New Home Rebates
CGEMC is offering an energy-efficiency rebate for new construction homes with total electric services. The new home rebate is to encourage customers to build ENERGY STAR qualified homes with ENERGY STAR qualified electric heat pumps and electric water heaters.
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Central Georgia EMC will pay $400 per home for a ENERGY STAR qualified total-electric home constructed in 2010 with:
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Energy Star label issued by an independent home energy rater (click here for more information)
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Energy Star qualified Electric heat pump
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Electric water heater (CGEMC recommends Marathon Water Heaters)
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Load management switches on Heat Pump and Electric Water Heater
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Central Georgia EMC will pay $200 per home for a total-electric home constructed in 2010 with:
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Energy Star qualified Electric heat pump
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Electric water heater (CGEMC recommends Marathon Water Heaters)
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Load management switches on Heat Pump and Electric Water Heater.
If looking for a new home, look for one that has earned the ENERGY STAR label. To earn the ENERGY STAR label, a home must meet strict guidelines for energy efficiency set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. These homes are at least 15% more energy efficient than homes built to the 2004 International Residential Code (IRC), and include additional energy saving features that typically make them 20–30% more efficient than standard homes.
Photovoltaic Rebate Program
If a residential customer chooses to install a qualifying photovoltaic system on their new or existing home, the rebate will help offset a portion of the initial installation cost of the system. Members who qualify for the program are eligible to receive a one-time rebate of $450 per kilowatt (kW) of capacity installed, up to 10 kW.
Click here for more information regarding our Photovoltaic Rebate Program.
All rebates are subject to change without notice and will end on December 31, 2010. All rebate requests must be postmarked on or before December 31, 2010 to be processed. Load Management switch installations are performed by Central Georgia EMC. For more information about Central Georgia EMC rebates, please call our Marketing Services department and speak with Rachael Browning at 770-775-7857 or 1-800-222-4877.
