Is there money available to install a heating/cooling system in a new home?
There are various rebates and incentives available through local utilities and tax credits are available from the federal government. Check the Database of Incentives website to find out about current incentives. In addition, we can offer suggestions that will help you make your home more efficient, an approach that can help save additional energy. The primary focus of energy saving in a home is proper air-sealing and insulation. The attention to detail on these items can pay huge dividends in reducing energy consumption. It is so important that we recommend having an energy audit (including a blower door test) upon completion of the building envelope to insure that no voids or air leaks are present. Also, during the design phase, attention should be given to proper window placement, including the use of windows with a low SGHC (Solar Heat Gain Coefficient). All of this will increase efficiency and comfort in both the heating and cooling seasons. For more information on how to make you
