RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM HOME PERFORMANCE with ENERGY STAR IMPROVE YOUR HOME'S COMFORT. SAVE MONEY. REDUCE ENERGY. EARN S. Home Performance with ENERGY STAR offers homeowners instant discounts for making recommended air sealing and insulation improvements. A home energy assessment is often the first step in making your home more comfortable. By making recommended improvements identified during the assessment, you can expect to: Improve your home's comfort Reduce air leaks and temperature fluctuations Increase the long-term value of your home Energy assessments are performed by certified Home Performance Trade Allies. These contractors are trained to identify comfort and health issues and will provide you personalized recommendations and access to the rewards. Join the more than 19,000 Wisconsin homeowners who have made a commitment to conserve energy. With lower utility bills and a more comfortable home, there is no reason to wait. LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 INCOME QUALIFICATION CUSTOMER * ELIGIBLE IMPROVEMENTS EXTRA BONUS Household income is greater than 80% of the State Median Income (SMI) Household income is 80% or less of the State Median Income (SMI) Instant discount of 33% off improvement cost, up to $1,250 Plus, potential savings bonus of up to $250 (**) Instant discount of 75% off improvement cost, up to $2,000 Plus, a FREE Energy Assessment Air Sealing Attic Insulation Exterior Wall Insulation Sill Box Insulation Interior Foundation Insulation Air Sealing Attic Insulation Exterior Wall Insulation Sill Box Insulation Interior Foundation Insulation FREE energy-savings products and installation (a $100 value) FREE energy-savings products and installation (a $100 value) * The estimated energy use reduction must be 10 percent or greater to qualify. ** Energy use reduction must be 25 percent or greater to receive the $250 savings bonus. TAKE THE NEXT STEP TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PROGRAM: LEVEL 1: Find a Home Performance Trade Ally near you to schedule an Energy Assessment LEVEL 2: Complete an Income Eligibility Application to see if you qualify for enhanced rewards ACT NOW, VISIT FOCUSONENERGY.COM/HOMEPERFORMANCE OR CALL TOLL-FREE 800.762.7077.
How can I benefit from Home Performance with ENERGY STAR? Homeowners who participate in Focus on Energy's Home Performance with ENERGY STAR have more comfortable living spaces, live in warmer homes in the winter and cooler homes in the summer, and pay less for their utility bills. They receive financial rewards for making air sealing and insulation improvements and are also more confident in the installation of their energy-saving improvements because the work is completed by a certified Focus on Energy Trade Ally. Home Performance with ENERGY STAR Benefits Typical utility bill savings of 30% or more More comfortable rooms with less temperature fluctuations, fewer drafts and higher indoor air quality. Air sealing and insulation improvements made by Focus on Energy trained and BPI-certified Trade Allies Third-party quality assurance to make sure work is completed correctly Reduced greenhouse gas emissions to protect the environment FREE energy-saving products and installation (a $100 value) What makes a Home Performance with ENERGY STAR participating Trade Ally different? It takes knowledge and skill to identify and know what improvements to make that will improve a home's comfort and durability and reduce its energy use. Home Performance Trade Allies are trained by Focus on Energy and are Building Performance Institute (BPI) Certified. They are equipped with specialized training and diagnostic tools to determine how your house is performing. This training and expertise sets them apart from other contractors and that is why Focus on Energy rewards are only available through a Home Performance Trade Ally. What should I expect during an energy assessment? Energy Assessments vary in scope, length and cost depending the age, size and condition of your home. A typical assessment includes an inspection of your home's interior, exterior, attic, crawl space and basement. Your Trade Ally may perform technology-based diagnostic tests including: a blower door test to identify air and duct leaks; a combustion safety test to ensure appliance efficiency, measure carbon monoxide levels and check for gas leaks; and infrared camera testing to detect voids around windows and doors or missing and damaged insulation. We recommend that you be present during your assessment and ask questions about your home's energy-use. Am I eligible to participate in the program? Home Performance is available to homeowners who reside in a residential building with three or fewer units. The resident must be a customer of a participating utility company, and at least 50 percent of the home must be heated with natural gas or electricity. Visit focusonenergy.com/utilities to confirm your utility company's participation. To determine your reward level, find your household size and household income in the State Median Income (SMI) chart below. If your annual or three month household income is 80 percent SMI or lower, you are eligible for Reward Level 2 benefits. If your annual or three month household income is above 80 percent SMI, you are eligible for Reward Level 1 benefits. STATE MEDIAN INCOME (SMI) LIMITS BY HOUSEHOLD SIZE (2015) HOUSEHOLD INCOME Household Size To get started on your energy-saving air sealing and insulation improvements, visit focusonenergy.com/homeperformance Annual Income 80% SMI 3 Month Income 80% SMI 1 $33,534 $8,384 2 $43,853 $10,963 3 $54,171 $13,543 4 $64,489 $16,122 5 $74,808 $18,702 6 $85,126 $21,282 7 $87,061 $21,765 8 $88,995 $22,249 9 $90,930 $22,733 10 $92,865 $23,216 11 $94,799 $23,700 12 $96,734 $24,184 NOTE: If your income is less than 60 percent SMI, you may be eligible for other income-qualified programs. To learn more, visit homeenergyplus.wi.gov or call 866.432.8947. SAVING ENERGY AND MONEY FOR WISCONSIN Focus on Energy, Wisconsin utilities statewide program for energy efficiency and renewable energy, helps eligible residents and businesses save energy and money while protecting the environment. Focus on Energy information, resources and financial incentives help to implement energy efficiency and renewable energy projects that otherwise would not be completed. 2015 Focus on Energy. MM-2118-0115.
HEATING AND COOLING S UP TO $1,000 IN CASH-BACK S If your furnace, boiler, or air conditioner is over 15 years old, you may benefit from replacing the equipment with an energyefficient model. Today s high-efficiency heating and cooling equipment uses fuel more efficiently and cost-effectively. Another way to save is by upgrading to a smart thermostat. Smart thermostats are more convenient than a manual or programmable thermostat, and they can save you an average of $120 on energy costs each year. Focus on Energy offers two levels of Cash-Back Rewards for efficient heating and cooling equipment depending on your income. 1 CHOOSE A PROGRAM You may only participate in one program per each piece of equipment. Residential Rewards: Provides customers of participating utilities with Cash-Back Rewards for choosing qualified heating and cooling equipment for their existing single family home or two- to three-unit dwelling. Enhanced Rewards: Offers larger rewards to income-qualified customers of participating utilities. See the selfscreening tool to the right to see if you are eligible. 2 ENHANCED S PROGRAM SELF-SCREENING TOOL Household Gross Annual Income Members Upper Limit (2015) 1 $33,534 INSTALL EQUIPMENT Choose qualifying equipment. See the reverse side for Cash-Back Reward opportunities. 2 $43,853 Pre-qualified equipment lists: Use the qualifying equipment lists available at focusonenergy.com/rewards to determine which equipment to install. 5 $74,808 Ask the right questions: Go to focusonenergy.com/findatradeally to find a participating Trade Ally Contractor near you. Search based on professionalism and references, not just price. Ask if your equipment is sized properly for your home and discuss any concerns related to equipment noise, temperature fluctuations, or indoor air quality. 3 SUBMIT AN APPLICATION Save now with Cash-Back Rewards. Save later by reducing your energy costs. Download: Go to focusonenergy.com/rewards to download the appropriate application, or go paperless by applying online at focusonenergy.com/myrewards (Residential Rewards Program only). Submit: Submit your application and supporting documentation within 60 days of installation. Receive: Allow 8-10 weeks for Focus on Energy to process your reward. 3 $54,171 4 $64,489 6 $85,126 If your gross annual income falls below the upper income limit for your household size, you may be eligible for the Enhanced Rewards Program. Follow these steps to become pre-approved for Enhanced Rewards: 1 Download an Income Eligibility Application at focusonenergy.com/rewards or call 800.762.7077. 2 ollect documentation required C on the application. 3 Submit your application, receive approval, and install qualified equipment by December 31, 2015. Landlords/renters are eligible to receive Enhanced Rewards. Income eligibility is determined by the utility account holder's documented household income level. Rewards are paid to the party on the invoice.
CONTACT US With the support of programs and rewards from Focus on Energy, you will be saving energy and money in no time. Want to learn more? Call 800.762.7077 or visit focusonenergy.com today. ELIGIBLE HEATING AND COOLING EQUIPMENT (July 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015) NEW! Smart thermostat that has an occupancy-based setback on the device or through the manufacturer's user app. Must be Wi-Fi capable, connected to the internet, and listed on the Qualified Product List found at focusonenergy.com/rewards. STANDARD ENHANCED $100 See Standard Reward Propane multi-stage furnace with ECM, 90% AFUE or greater $100 $700 Natural gas furnace, 95% AFUE or greater N/A $475 Natural gas multi-stage furnace with ECM, 95% AFUE or greater $150 $700 Natural gas multi-stage furnace with ECM, 95% AFUE or greater installed with a 16 SEER or greater air conditioner Air source heat pump (traditional split), 16 SEER and 8.4 HSPF or greater (propane, oil, or electric furnace only)* $250 $1,000 $300 See Standard Reward ECM replacement $125 See Standard Reward Natural gas boiler, modulating with outdoor reset, 95% AFUE or greater $400 $750 Indirect water heater (must be installed at the same time as a qualified boiler) $100 $150 Modulating natural combination gas boiler with integrated domestic hot water and outdoor reset control, 95% AFUE or greater $500 $900 See the appropriate application for complete program requirements. * Note: The air source heat pump component cannot be substituted for a central air conditioner. Heat pumps cannot be combined with other rewards. Mini-split or ductless heat pumps do not qualify. EFFICIENCY TIPS Use these energy-saving tips to save even more money on heating and cooling bills: Maintain: Check your filter regularly and have a contractor service your equipment annually to keep it running at peak efficiency. Temperature: Set back the temperature on your thermostat when you are asleep or away. Better yet, upgrade to a program-qualified smart thermostat. With the $100 Cash-Back Reward, the thermostat typically pays for itself in less than two years. Insulate and air seal: Insufficient insulation and air sealing can increase your home heating and cooling bill by 20 percent or more. Save on energy costs and increase home comfort by taking advantage of insulation and air sealing rewards from Focus on Energy's Residential Rewards or Home Performance with ENERGY STAR Programs. SAVING ENERGY AND MONEY FOR WISCONSIN Focus on Energy, Wisconsin utilities statewide program for energy efficiency and renewable energy, helps eligible residents and businesses save energy and money while protecting the environment. Focus on Energy information, resources and financial incentives help to implement energy efficiency and renewable energy projects that otherwise would not be completed. 2015 Wisconsin Focus on Energy
CASH-BACK S AT-A-GLANCE HVAC (January 1, 2015 through June 30, 2015) Equipment Type Gas Furnace Gas Furnace Gas Furnace Gas Furnace Boiler Indirect Water Heater 90% AFUE or greater Multi-stage or modulating burner ECM blower 95% AFUE or greater 95%-96% AFUE Multi-stage or modulating burner ECM blower 97% AFUE or greater Multi-stage or modulating burner ECM blower 95% AFUE or greater Modulating burner Outdoor air reset Must be installed at the same time as a qualified boiler Minimum Requirements Must use propane Participating electric utility Reward Amount Standard $100 $700 Participating natural gas utility N/A $475 Enhanced Participating natural gas and electric utility $150 $700 $225 $850 Participating natural gas and electric utility $400 $750 Participating natural gas utility Less than 300 MBH Participating natural gas utility $100 $150 Combination Boiler 95% AFUE or greater Modulating burner Outdoor air reset Participating natural gas utility Less than 300 MBH Domestic hot water storage must be less than 2 gallons $500 $900 Furnace and AC Combo Air Source Heat Pump 95% AFUE or greater Multi-stage or modulating burner Variable speed or ECM blower 16 SEER or greater Furnace must be propane, oil, or electric Minimum of 8.4 HSPF Participating electric utility ECM Replacement Must replace a PSC blower motor AHRI rating of 16 SEER or greater Participating natural gas and electric utility Cannot be a mini-split or ductless system Heat pump cannot be substituted for a central air conditioner Heat pumps cannot be combined with other rewards Furnace must be 90% AFUE or greater Participating electric utility $250 $1,000 $300 N/A $125 N/A SAVE ENERGY AND MONEY FOR WISCONSIN For more information, call 800.762.7077 or visit focusonenergy.com.
RENEWABLES Equipment Type Minimum Requirements Reward Amount Geothermal Heat Pump Solar Electric (PV) EER of 15 or greater COP of 3.5 or greater Multi-stage compressor Air handler must have ECM Minimum of a five-year warranty Components must be listed on gosolarcalifornia.ca.gov/equipment Installed within 45 degrees due south Provide both heating and cooling AHRI-rated or rated in accordance with appropriate test procedure 10% or less obstacle shading Minimum of a five-year warranty HOME HEATING PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS: Equipment must be purchased and installed between January 1, 2015 and June 30, 2015. Applications must be postmarked within 60 days of installation. Qualified equipment must be installed in existing residences of three or fewer units. New construction is not eligible. Only equipment listed on pre-qualified equipment list is eligible for Cash-Back Rewards. Enhanced Rewards are available to income-eligible residences of three or fewer units of participating Wisconsin electric and/or natural gas utilities. Customers must: Have documented gross household income below 80 percent of the state median income, as determined by the Income Eligibility Chart below. Visit focusonenergy.com/rewards for more information. Be able to provide supporting documentation of income for all eligible household members. $650 $600/kW DC rated capacity 0.5 kw DC minimum $2,400 maximum Cash-Back Reward amounts and requirements are subject to change. Visit focusonenergy.com for complete program information. 2015 ENHANCED S INCOME ELIGIBILITY CHART: People in Household Annual Income Upper Limit 1 $33,534 2 $43,853 3 $54,171 4 $64,489 5 $74,808 6 $85,126 Landlords/renters are eligible, too. Income eligibility is based on the utility account holder s household income. Rewards are paid to the party billed on the invoice. RENEWABLE ENERGY PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS: Available to residential or non-residential customers. Reservation approval required. Funds are reserved for 3 months from date of approval notification. Reward application must be submitted prior to reservation expiration. Systems must be purchased and installed between January 1, 2015 and December 31, 2015. Customers installing systems with auxiliary electric resistance must not have access to natural gas. Cash-Back Rewards are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Before installing your renewable system, visit focusonenergy.com/renewable to download a reservation application. See the appropriate application for complete program requirements. Focus on Energy, Wisconsin utilities statewide program for energy efficiency and renewable energy, helps eligible residents and businesses save energy and money while protecting the environment. Focus on Energy information, resources and financial incentives help to implement energy efficiency and renewable energy projects that otherwise would not be completed. 2015 Wisconsin Focus on Energy
WHICH FOCUS ON ENERGY PROGRAM IS RIGHT FOR ME? Discuss the options with your Trade Ally today. AIR SEALING & INSULATION SOLUTIONS OFFERING Home Performance with ENERGY STAR Program Residential Rewards Program *Eligibility requirements apply HOMEOWNER INVESTMENT $$ $ FOCUS ON ENERGY PROGRAM OPTIONS SCOPE INSTANT DISCOUNTS ELIGIBLE PROJECTS COMPREHENSIVE Savings Comfort Indoor Air Quality Home Durability LIMITED Savings Comfort Home Durability Up to $2,000 Includes free energysaving products. Up to $600 Air Sealing Attic Insulation Exterior Wall Insulation Sill Box Insulation Interior Foundation Insulation Attic Air Sealing Attic Insulation HOME ENERGY ASSESSMENT & REPORT Yes No WHY PARTICIPATE IN HOME PERFORMANCE WITH ENERGY STAR? Taking a whole-house approach allows Trade Allies to analyze the various systems within your home and determine how they work together most efficiently. Modeling your home allows Trade Allies to make the specific recommendation for your home. The recommendations are summarized in your assessment report. Making the recommended improvements all at once, or in stages, allows the Trade Ally to ensure the improvements are working together and the improvements are functioning as they were intended. Your Trade Ally verifies their work during the test-out which identifies any outstanding issues and determines if you are eligible for an additional bonus. As a result, participants in Focus on Energy s Home Performance with ENERGY STAR Program are able to access a wider pool of eligible measures that are incentivized with larger Instant Discount and Cash-Back Rewards. WHAT IF I CANNOT MAKE ALL IMPROVEMENTS NOW? Focus on Energy recognizes that everyone cannot participate in the Home Performance with ENERGY STAR Program for various reasons such as budgetary or time constraints. For these homeowners, Focus on Energy recommends concentrating on high-impact attic insulation and air sealing improvements through the Residentail Rewards Program. Studies show that air sealing and insulating attic spaces offers significant energy and cost savings for homeowners. Because your efficiency investment is lower with this approach, incentives are also lower than what is offered through Home Performance with ENERGY STAR. For your peace of mind, Trade Allies completing work on your home are held to Focus on Energy s installation and quality assurance standards on all projects. To find a Trade Ally near you, visit focusonenergy.com/findatradeally SAVING ENERGY AND MONEY FOR WISCONSIN Focus on Energy, Wisconsin utilities statewide program for energy efficiency and renewable energy, helps eligible residents and businesses save energy and money while protecting the environment. Focus on Energy information, resources and financial incentives help to implement energy efficiency and renewable energy projects that otherwise would not be completed. 2015 Focus on Energy. /focusonenergy
RENEWABLE S SOLAR ELECTRIC CASH-BACK Installing a renewable energy system saves considerable energy. Focus on Energy helps Wisconsin residents and businesses offset costs by offering Cash-Back Rewards for qualifying solar electric equipment. WHAT IS SOLAR ELECTRIC? Solar electric systems, also known as photovoltaic (PV) systems, use sunlight to generate electricity. Solar electric systems are: Effective: Wisconsin gets enough sun, even in winter, to produce energy and reduce electricity bills for your home or business. Well-designed: To capture light, solar cells, modules, panels, or arrays are strategically placed on roofs, stand-alone poles, or sides of buildings. Systems operate silently and typically have few or no moving parts. Clean energy producers: Solar electric systems do not give off emissions or pollutants. SOLAR ELECTRIC : $600 PER KW DC (UP TO $2,400) Your Cash-Back Reward is calculated based on system size. For example, a 1.5 kilowatts of direct current (kw DC ) system qualifies for a $900 Cash-Back Reward (1.5 kw DC x $600 = $900). A Focus on Energy Trade Ally can help you estimate your savings and choose a solar electric system that is right for your home or business. FOCUS ON ENERGY SOLAR ELECTRIC SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Eligible models and inverters must be selected from Focus on Energy s qualified product list found at focusonenergy.com/solar. System capacity must be 0.5 kw DC or greater. kw DC capacity is determined using the photovoltaic USA test conditions (PTC) value specified on the qualified product list. Must be installed within 45 degrees of due south. Must be installed with a panel tilt between 10-50 degrees. Must have less than 10 percent obstacle shading based on the analysis of an industry-accepted tool. See application for complete details. MAXIMIZE EFFICIENCY FIRST To optimize energy savings from your renewable system, Focus on Energy recommends that you make at least one of the below energy efficiency improvements prior to installation: Building shell Air sealing Duct sealing Insulation Mechanical Heating Cooling Ventilation Electric ENERGY STAR lighting New, energy-efficient appliance Specialty improvements Compressed air Building control management
CONTACT US With programs and rewards from Focus on Energy, you ll be saving energy and money in no time. Want to learn more? Call 800.762.7077 or visit focusonenergy.com today. HOW TO RECEIVE YOUR CASH-BACK 1 REVIEW TERMS AND AVAILABLE FUNDS Visit focusonenergy.com/solar to review program terms and eligibility requirements and check the status of available Renewable Rewards funding. 2 FIND A TRADE ALLY Visit focusonenergy.com/ findatradeally to locate a renewable energy Trade Ally in your area. 3 SUBMIT A RESERVATION APPLICATION Complete and submit the Reservation Application along with your proposal documenting a paid $500 down payment toward installation. Upon approval of the Reservation Application, a Cash-Back Reward will be held for three months. Systems not placed in operation within three months will lose their reservation and applicants will have to submit a new Reservation Application to receive a Cash-Back Reward. 4 COMPLETE INSTALLATION Using a Focus on Energy Trade Ally or qualified contractor, complete the installation of your system. The system must be placed in operation within three months of the date of reservation approval to be eligible for the reward. 5 SUBMIT APPLICATION To receive your Cash-Back Reward, submit a Reward Application to Focus on Energy after your system has been placed in operation and prior to reservation expiration. Incomplete applications cannot be processed and will delay payment. SAVING ENERGY AND MONEY FOR WISCONSIN For more information, call 800.762.7077 or visit focusonenergy.com. Focus on Energy, Wisconsin utilities statewide program for energy efficiency and renewable energy, helps eligible residents and businesses save energy and money while protecting the environment. Focus on Energy information, resources and financial incentives help to implement energy efficiency and renewable energy projects that otherwise would not be completed. 2015 Wisconsin Focus on Energy