ENERGY STAR® FOR WINDOWS, DOORS, AND SKYLIGHTS STATE AND UTILITY INCENTIVES & ACTIVITIES April 2005 ENERGY STAR CONTENTS • Introduction page 1 • Snapshot 1 Incentives & Activities by State 1-5 April 2005 ------- INTRODUCTION The U.S. Department of Energy is pleased to provide this semi-annual update on incentives and activities offered by ENERGY STAR state and utility partners to promote the use of ENERGY STAR qualified windows, doors, and skylights. Please be advised that funding is often limited for these activities. Contact the program sponsor for information about a specific promotion and to verify that funding remains available. Below you will find a snapshot of current programs and a listing of incentives and activities by state. In addition you may search by zip code on the ENERGY STAR Web site, www.energystar.gov, for "Special Offers" on ENERGY STAR qualified products. Table 1. State Windows CO Programs STATE < DC CD o DC Q_ California 13 Colorado 1 Idaho 3 Iowa 3 Massachusetts 3 Montana 2 New Hampshire 1 New Jersey 1 New York 1 Oregon 27 Washington 19 Wisconsin 1 Wyoming 1 SNAPSHOT • The majority of utility and state incentives and activities focus on windows and not on doors and skylights. • Programs for windows are offered by state and utility partners in 13 states but are mostly concentrated on the West Coast (Table 1). • Most programs offer mail-in rebates or no/low-interest financing to eligible consumers who purchase and install ENERGY STAR qualified windows. A few partners offer in-store outreach and retail training to eligible retailers. • There are 54 rebate programs. Incentives range from $0.50 to more than $5.00 per square foot. Larger rebates are usually restricted to low-income individuals. In some cases only replacement windows are eligible. • There are 18 loan and financing programs. Many of these programs offer ultra-low or zero percent interest loans. INCENTIVES & ACTIVITIES BY STATE Table 2 on the following pages provides additional details about the various incentives and activities currently being offered by utility and state partners. ENERGY STAR State and Utility Incentives & Activities-April 2005 PAGE 1 OF 5 ------- Table 2. State and Utility Incentives & Activities s -April 2005 STATE ORGANIZATION ACTIVITY START DATE END DATE INCENTIVE (S/sq.ft, unless otherwise noted) CONDITIONS California Anaheim Public Utilities Rebate - Mail-in 04/01/04 Ongoing $1.00 Subject to available funds. California City of Azusa Light & Water Rebate - Mail-in 01/01/01 06/30/05 $1.00 Excludes windows with northern exposures. California City of Burbank Rebate - Mail-in 01/01/04 Ongoing Varies Incentive dependent on the amount spent and if the purchase was made from a Burbank retailer. California City of Glendale Water & Power Rebate - Mail-in 01/01/04 Ongoing $3.00-$3.50 Rebate is $3.50 per square foot if purchased from a Glendale retailer. California City of Lodi Rebate - Mail-in 01/01/04 Ongoing $0.75 The energy efficiency decal displayed on each window must bear the National Fenestration Rating Council and ENERGY STAR labels. California City of Redding Electric Utility Rebate - Mail-in 01/01/04 Ongoing Varies Residential replacement rebate of 25% of pre-tax material costs, up to $1000. Commercial replacement up to $5000 for ENERGY STAR qualified windows. California Imperial Irrigation District Rebate - Mail-in 01/01/04 Ongoing $0.50 California Los Angeles Department of Water & Power Rebate - Mail-in 07/01/04 06/30/05 $1.00 Funds available on a first-come, first-served basis. California Pacific Gas and Electric Rebate - Mail-in 01/01/05 12/31/05 $0.50 California Roseville Electric Rebate - Mail-in 10/01/03 05/31/05 $1.00 Rebate application package must be submitted within 30 days of purchase. Program is subject to funding availability. Incentives are valid on products installed between October 1,2003 and May 31,2005 or until funds are depleted. California Sacramento Municipal Utility District Loans/ Financing 01/01/03 Ongoing NA Offers 7.5% financing for installations of ENERGY STAR qualified windows. Interest rates are subject to change. Customer must reside in SMUD's territory and the materials must be installed by a contractor on SMUD's Participating Contractor List. California San Diego Gas and Electric Rebate - Mail-in 01/01/05 12/31/05 $0.50 California Turlock Irrigation District Rebate - Mail-in 01/01/04 Ongoing $1.00 Excludes windows with northern exposures. Colorado Colorado Springs Utilities Rebate - Other 01/01/05 12/31/05 Varies CSU customers can receive up to $200 rebate (credited on their bill) on the purchase of ENERGY STAR qualified windows and doors. $50 rebate for purchases that cost$250-$499; $100 rebate for purchases that cost $500-$999; and $200 rebate for purchases that cost$1000 or more. Windows and doors must be ENERGY STAR qualified and have a U-Factor of 0.35 or below. Window and door rebates are not allowed for new construction. Idaho Fall River Rural Electric Cooperative Loans/ Financing 07/03/02 Ongoing NA 0% interest financing for 12 months. Idaho Fall River Rural Electric Cooperative Rebate - Mail-in 04/10/02 Ongoing $8.00 Retrofit only. Conditions apply. ENERGY STAR State and Utility Incentives & Activities-April 2005 PAGE 2 OF 5 ------- STATE ORGANIZATION ACTIVITY START DATE END DATE INCENTIVE (S/sq.ft, unless otherwise noted) CONDITIONS Idaho Idaho Falls Power Loans/ Financing 02/01/04 Ongoing NA 0% interest financing for 36 months. Iowa Alliant Energy Loans/ Financing 01/01/05 12/31/05 NA Alliant Energy offers low-interest financing on loans between $1500 and $25,000 in cooperation with Wells Fargo Bank. Loans may be used to purchase ENERGY STAR qualified windows/sashes and clothes washers, along with a number of other products. Financing is available to Alliant Energy- Interstate Power & Light customers in Iowa. Iowa Alliant Energy Rebate - Mail-in 01/01/05 12/31/05 $25.00 (per window) $25 per window/sash rebate for ENERGY STAR qualified windows/sashes. Must replace at least three windows per claim. Minimum acceptable window size is eight square feet. Available to Alliant Energy Iowa residential and small business customers only. Iowa Aquila Energy Rebate - Mail-in 01/01/05 12/31/05 $5.00 (per window) $5 rebate per ENERGY STAR qualified window or window with U-value of 0.43 and SHGC of 0.56. There is a $50 max. rebate per home. Only Iowa customers are eligible. Flome Energy Audit is a prerequisite. Massachusetts Berkshire Gas Loans/ Financing 01/01/04 12/31/06 NA 8.25% APR financing on energy efficient equipment including furnaces, boilers, and windows. Massachusetts Cape Light Compact Rebate - Mail-in 01/01/04 06/30/05 Varies Cape Light Compact is offering customers mail-in rebates for the purchase and installation of ENERGY STAR qualified windows ($10), skylights ($10), and patio doors ($30). The products must have been purchased between 1/1/2004 and 12/31/2004 and must be installed by 6/30/2005 to qualify for the rebate. Massachusetts GasNetworks (Bay State Gas, Berkshire Gas, Keyspan Energy Delivery, New England Gas, NSTAR Gas, and Unitil/Fitchburg Gas & Electric) Rebate - Mail-in 05/01/04 04/30/06 $10.00 (per window) GasNetworks utilities (Bay State Gas, Berkshire Gas, Keyspan Energy Delivery, New England Gas, NSTAR Gas, Unitil/Fitchburg Gas & Electric) are offering a statewide rebate of $10 per ENERGY STAR qualified window. Replacement only. Montana Glacier Electric Cooperative Rebate -Mail-in 08/01/04 Ongoing $8.00 Conditions apply. Retrofit only. Montana Mission Valley Power Rebate - Mail-in 01/01/02 Ongoing $1.50 New and retrofit windows (up to $1108). New Hampshire GasNetworks (Keyspan Energy Delivery) Rebate - Mail-in 05/01/04 04/30/06 $10.00 (per window) GasNetworks utilities (Bay State Gas, Berkshire Gas, Keyspan Energy Delivery, New England Gas, NSTAR Gas, Unitil/ Fitchburg Gas & Electric) offering a rebate of $10 per ENERGY STAR qualified window. Replacement only. New Jersey New Jersey Clean Energy Program In-Store Outreach 01/01/01 Ongoing NA The New Jersey Clean Energy Program conducts outreach to retailers that promote ENERGY STAR qualified residential lighting, appliances, and windows. Field staff visit stores to provide training and marketing support. New York New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) Various 08/01/99 Ongoing NA NYSERDA is partnering with retailers, manufacturers, and remodelers/contractors to reach NY consumers. Training, coop advertising, cash incentives, special promotions, field and marketing support, and education are the basis for all of the outreach programs. Oregon Blanchly-Lane Electric Cooperative Rebate - Mail-in 04/15/04 Ongoing $2.50 Up to $1000; retrofit only. Oregon Central Electric Coop Rebate - Mail-in 08/01/04 Ongoing $4.00 ENERGY STAR State and Utility Incentives & Activities - April 2005 PAGE 3 OF 5 ------- STATE ORGANIZATION ACTIVITY START DATE END DATE INCENTIVE (S/sq.ft, unless otherwise noted) CONDITIONS Oregon City of Ashland Loans/ Financing 08/01/03 Ongoing NA 0% interest loan for retrofit only. Oregon City of Ashland Rebate - Mail-in 08/01/03 Ongoing $4.00 Retrofit only. Oregon City of Bandon Rebate - Mail-in 12/01/02 Ongoing $3.00 Retrofit only. Oregon Clatskanie PUD Rebate - Mail-in 03/10/02 Ongoing $5.00 For low income: 90% of cost. Oregon Columbia River PUD Loans/ Financing 12/01/03 Ongoing NA 6% loan available on ENERGY STAR qualified retrofit windows. Oregon Columbia River PUD Rebate - Mail-in 08/01/02 Ongoing $3.50 Retrofit only. Oregon Consumers Power Inc. Rebate - Mail-in 03/10/02 Ongoing $3.48-$5.33 $5.33 per square foot, site built; $3.48 per square foot, manufactured homes; up to $500. Oregon Coos Curry Electric Cooperative Other 10/01/03 Ongoing NA Offers a variety of incentives and home audit services on heat pumps, windows, duct sealing and water heaters. Oregon Emerald PUD Loans/ Financing 08/01/04 Ongoing NA 0% interest loan. Oregon Eugene Water & Electric Board Loans/ Financing 01/01/05 Ongoing NA 0% interest loan up to $3000. Oregon Forest Grove Light and Power Rebate - Mail-in 09/01/02 Ongoing $4.00 Retrofit only. Oregon Flermiston Energy Service Rebate - Mail-in 08/01/04 Ongoing Varies Call utility for more information. Oregon Lane Electric Cooperative Rebate - Mail-in 09/01/02 Ongoing Varies Call utility for more information. Oregon McMinnville Water and Light Rebate - Mail-in 03/10/02 09/30/06 $4.00 Up to $1100. Retrofit only. Oregon Midstate Electric Cooperative Rebate - Mail-in 03/10/02 Ongoing $2.00 Retrofit only. Oregon Milton-Freewater City Light & Power Loans/ Financing 03/10/02 Ongoing NA 6% interest loan. Oregon Milton-Freewater City Light & Power Rebate - Mail-in 03/10/02 Ongoing $3.50 Oregon Monmouth Power & Light Rebate - Mail-in 08/01/02 Ongoing $2.00-$2.50 Incentive based on U-Factor. Oregon Salmon Electric Rebate - Mail-in 08/01/04 12/31/05 $4.50-$6.50 Call for details. Oregon Springfield Utility Board Loans/ Financing 08/01/03 Ongoing NA 0% interest loan up to $4000. Retrofit only. Oregon Tillamook People's Utility Loans/ Financing 01/01/02 Ongoing NA 5% interest financing for 5 years. Oregon Tillamook People's Utility Rebate - Mail-in 01/01/02 Ongoing $3.00 Retrofit only. Oregon Umatilla Electric Cooperative Rebate - Mail-in 08/01/04 Ongoing Varies Call utility for more information. Oregon Wasco Electric Co-op Rebate - Mail-in 09/01/03 09/30/05 $500.00 $500 rebate for ENERGY STAR qualified windows. Call utility for more information. ENERGY STAR State and Utility Incentives & Activities-April 2005 PAGE 4 OF 5 ------- STATE ORGANIZATION ACTIVITY START DATE END DATE INCENTIVE (S/sq.ft, unless otherwise noted) CONDITIONS Oregon West Oregon Electric Rebate - Mail-in 04/15/04 Ongoing Varies 25% up to a maximum of $350 rebate on ENERGY STAR qualified windows. Washington Benton Rural Electric Association Rebate - Mail-in 04/01/02 Ongoing $3.50 New or retrofit windows. Washington Centralia Light & Power Rebate - Mail-in 03/01/05 12/31/05 $5.30 Call for details. Washington City of Cheney Rebate - Mail-in 02/01/03 10/31/06 $5.00 Washington City of Ellensburg Loans/ Financing 04/01/02 Ongoing NA 5-year, low interest loan for gas customers. Washington City of Ellensburg Rebate - Mail-in 04/01/02 Ongoing $5.00 Electric customers only. Washington City of Richland Loans/ Financing 12/01/02 Ongoing NA Low interest loans of up to $20 per square foot on ENERGY STAR qualified windows. Washington Clallam County PUD Rebate - Mail-in 04/01/02 Ongoing $4.00 Retrofit only. Washington Cowlitz County PUD Rebate - Mail-in 08/01/04 Ongoing $5.00 Call utility for more information. Washington Franklin County PUD Loans/ Financing 08/01/03 Ongoing NA 0% interest loan for retrofit windows only. Contact utility for more information. Washington Grays Harbor County PUD #1 Loans/ Financing 08/01/04 Ongoing NA Low interest loans. Washington Grays Harbor County PUD #1 Rebate - Mail-in 02/02/04 Ongoing $4.00 Up to $100. Washington Klickitat County PUD Loans/ Financing 03/01/05 12/31/05 NA 4.9% interest loan. Washington Klickitat County PUD Rebate - Mail-in 03/01/05 12/31/05 $3.50 Retrofit only. Washington Lewis County PUD No. 1 Rebate - Mail-in 04/01/02 Ongoing $5.33 Retrofit only. Washington Mason Co PUD #3 Rebate - Mail-in 08/01/04 Ongoing Varies Call utility for more information. Washington Pacific County PUD #2 Rebate - Mail-in 03/01/05 12/31/05 $5.00 Washington Pend Oreille County PUD Rebate - Mail-in 03/01/05 12/31/05 $5.00 Retrofit only. Washington Snohomish County PUD #1 Loans/ Financing 11/01/02 Ongoing NA Energy loan with maximum funding of $25 per square foot. Call for details. Washington Tanner Electric Rebate - Mail-in 03/01/05 Ongoing Varies Call utility for more information. Wisconsin Wisconsin Focus on Energy Training 11/01/99 Ongoing NA Wisconsin Focus on Energy is conducting workshops and explaining the ENERGY STAR criteria in order to encourage Wisconsin windows manufacturers to market their ENERGY STAR qualified products. Wyoming Lower Valley Energy Rebate - Mail-in 08/01/04 Ongoing $4.25 Must be ENERGY STAR qualified (U-Factor of 0.35 or less). Call utility for more information. ENERGY STAR State and Utility Incentives & Activities-April 2005 PAGE 5 OF 5 ------- |