ENERGY STAR Homes For Homebuilders For Homebuyers Features of ENERGY STAR Qualified Homes
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Value & Benefits
2010 Financial Incentives 2010 Financial Incentives
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Package |
Requirements |
Single-Family Incentive[1] |
Multi-Family Incentive[2] |
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5-99 units |
100-199 units |
200+ units |
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CODE Plus |
6 ACH CFM 50, 8 percent duct leakage |
$325 |
$225.00 |
$225.00 |
$225.00 |
ENERGY STAR I |
ENERGY STAR compliance with a minimum HERS Index of 85 or less |
$750 |
$650.00 |
$500.00 |
$350.00 |
ENERGY STAR II |
ENERGY STAR compliance with a minimum HERS Index of 85 or less and 30% improvement or better over the Massachusetts Baseline Home |
$1,250 |
$1,150.00 |
$850.00 |
$550.00 |
ENERGY STAR III |
ENERGY STAR compliance with a minimum HERS Index of 85 or less and 60% improvement or better over the Massachusetts Baseline Home |
$8,000.00 |
$4,000.00[3] |
$3,000.00[3] |
$2,000.00[3] |
[1] A single-family unit is defined as either detached or up to four attached units. Five or more attached units are classified as multi-family. [2] A multi-family project must be five stories or below to qualify and be residentially permitted. [3] ENERGY STAR III multi-family projects will be reviewed for final fee structure; listed are the maximum incentives paid by Program Administrators. All incentive amounts are subject to change. Percent improvement above code from the MA Baseline Home is applicable for 2010 units. Mixed-use (Residential/C&I) Buildings may participate if they are permitted in the commercial use group as long as they fall within the EPA's policy on qualifying units in multi-family buildings. |
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Incentives for Energy Efficiency Measures
Homebuilders who submit an application to the Program can also apply for incentives for the following energy efficiency measures in addition to the incentives described above. These incentives are supported through GasNetworks, Cool SMART and the ENERGY STAR appliances program but can be applied for directly through the homes program.*
Package |
Measure |
Specification |
Sponsor Incentive[2] |
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ENERGY STAR Appliances |
ENERGY STAR Qualified |
Must be installed in all |
$100 per package[3] |
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ENERGY STAR CFLs |
Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFLs) |
CFLs are required to participate. 80% of the sockets in the home must have CFLs. You have the option of installing them yourself or your rater will install them at final inspection. |
FREE |
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COOL SMART |
Central Air Conditioning Equipment or Air Source Heat Pump |
SEER 14.5, EER 12 or HSPF of 8.2 |
$300 |
COOL SMART |
Central Air Conditioning Equipment and Air Source Heat Pump |
SEER 15, EER 12.5 or HSPF of 8.5 |
$400 |
COOL SMART |
Ductless Mini-split Systems[1] |
SEER 14.5, EER 12 or HSPF of 8.5, TXV or EXV required |
$500 |
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GasNetworks[1] |
High Efficiency Natural Gas Furnace |
AFUE 92% or greater |
$400 |
GasNetworks[1] |
Natural Gas Furnace with ECM[1] |
AFUE 92% or greater |
$500 |
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GasNetworks[1] |
Natural Gas Furnace with ECM[1] |
AFUE 94% or greater |
$650 |
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GasNetworks[1] |
Natural Gas Hot Water Boilers[1] |
AFUE 85% or greater |
$500 |
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GasNetworks[1] |
Natural Gas Hot Water Boilers[1] |
AFUE 90% or greater |
$1,000 |
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GasNetworks[1] |
Natural Gas Indirect Water |
Attached to natural gas boiler |
$500 |
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GasNetworks[1] |
Natural Gas On-Demand Tankless Water Heater |
.82EF or greater with ignition |
$700 |
GasNetworks[1] |
ENERGY STAR® Water Storage Heater |
.62EF or greater |
$50 |
GasNetworks[1] |
Combined High-Efficiency Boiler and Water Heating Unit |
AFUE 85% or greater with hot water storage of 2 gallons or less |
$1000 |
GasNetworks[1] |
Combined High-Efficiency Boiler and Water Heating Unit |
AFUE 90% or greater with hot water storage of 2 gallons or less |
$1600 |
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GasNetworks[1] |
Programmable Thermostat |
ENERGY STAR labeled or 7-day programmable thermostat |
$25[4] |
[1] Visit gasnetworks.com or mycoolsmart.com for more rebate information
[2] Incentive amounts are subject to change without notice.
[3] Incentive for ENERGY STAR appliances is only available to income qualifying units
[4] There is a two-rebate limit per account, and the rebate cannot exceed the price of the thermostat.
Other Available Incentives and Rebates
Apart from the Program, homebuilders may also qualify for additional incentives for qualifying energy-efficient equipment, such as; appliances, gas heating and water heating, cooling and renewable energy systems. To find out more information or to apply for these incentives, visit the web sites indicated below:
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Program |
Performance Standards |
Additional Information |
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National Grid Technology Demonstration |
Solar Water Heater |
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Renewable Energy Trust |
Renewable Energy Systems, LEED, MA Green |
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MA Tax Credit |
Solar Heat, PV, Wind, Water |
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DSIRE |
Database of Efficiency Incentives Available in MA |
ENERGY STAR has become the signifying brand of energy efficiency that consumers trust. The Program will provide homebuilders with the assistance necessary to leverage the ENERGY STAR brand and gain an advantage in the competitive real estate market. Our 2010 Partners will receive the following:
The Program will provide homebuilders with the technical assistance and training necessary to improve their homes’ energy performance, receive other incentives and/or tax credits, and certify their homes earn the ENERGY STAR. Homebuilders should work with an independent HERS Rater for guidance through the technical aspect of meeting ENERGY STAR guidelines. The following services are available in 2010: