Cooling System Tune-Up Program
Just like your automobile, home cooling systems need a tune up once in a while. If it has been of few years, now is the time to have your heating and cooling contractor - inspect, service, and clean your cooling system. Typically tune-ups on cooling systems that haven't been regularly serviced can provide 5-15% energy savings, or more. The well maintained system can provide better comfort and equipment longevity - just like your car.
Program Guidelines
The incentive payment is $30
Qualifying systems include - any residential central cooling system that has been installed for at least one year, such as;
Incentives valid as of 1-1-2012. Subject to change without notice. Verify current incentive amounts and program information by calling the cooperative. This programs is only available to the members of Niobrara Valley Electric Membership Corporation and cooling systems located on the cooperatives lines. This program is offered in conjunction with the Nebraska Public Power Districts EnergyWise incentive programs and is subject to their general guidelines.
The incentive payment is $30
Qualifying systems include - any residential central cooling system that has been installed for at least one year, such as;
- Air conditioner
- Air source heat pump (electric or fossil fuel back-up)
- Water source heat pump
- Homeowner is only eligible to apply for an incentive every three years (36 months).
- The incentive payment to the homeowner will come directly from their local electric utility. For renter/landlord situations, the party responsible for the cost of the tune-up will receive the incentive.
- All HVAC equipment must be permanently installed in a residential single-family dwelling. A mobile home must be on a permanent foundation.
- For duplexes and condominiums that are separately metered, they will be considered residential, thus requiring two separate applications. If they are master metered, they are considered multifamily and not eligible. Apartments that are mastered metered, are considered multi-family.
- In those cases where two or more air conditioners or heat pumps are installed in the same house, both or all are eligible for the full incentive amount. Each requires its own application.
- Window air conditioners, Package Terminal Air Conditioner (PTAC), and Package Terminal Heat Pumps (PTHP’s) are not eligible. Only a ducted - split system is eligible.
- Program is subject to the Terms and Conditions as outlined on the application and to the General Guidelines.
Incentives valid as of 1-1-2012. Subject to change without notice. Verify current incentive amounts and program information by calling the cooperative. This programs is only available to the members of Niobrara Valley Electric Membership Corporation and cooling systems located on the cooperatives lines. This program is offered in conjunction with the Nebraska Public Power Districts EnergyWise incentive programs and is subject to their general guidelines.
NVEMC Cooling System Tune-Up Application | |
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The application includes a checklist of key components your contractor should inspect as well as items for discussion, such as; filter replacement schedule, proper temperature set-back practices and an understanding of the general condition of the system.