Virginia Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy - American Reinvestment and Recovery Act

Home Efficiency Measures and Requirements

NOTE: The total rebate amount to be redeemed under the Home Efficiency Rebate Program will not exceed $595.00 per residential property address. This round of energy efficiency rebates is not open for commercial applicants, only for Virginia residential applicants.

NOTE: A separate Appliance Rebate Program is available for applicants interested in replacing existing central air conditioners, heat pumps, gas/propane furnaces, tankless or storage gas/propane water heaters, electric heat pump water heaters, clothes washers, refrigerators, dishwashers, and room air conditioners with more energy efficient ones. Go to https://epm.virginiainteractive.org/eeappliancerebate/ to apply for a rebate for one or more of those items under our Appliance Rebate Program if the items meet that program’s eligibility requirements.

NOTE: Go to this link, https://www.dmme.virginia.gov/DE/ARRA-Public/GeothermalHeatPump.shtml to apply for a geothermal heat pump rebate totaling 20% of the cost of the system up to $2,000.

Items Eligible for Rebate under the Home Efficiency Rebate Program

1. Energy Audit

Eligibility requirements:
- Energy audits are optional, not mandatory. If an audit is done, it must be performed by an analyst certified by the Building Performance Institute (BPI) or Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET), and documented with a copy of the auditor’s report identifying the applicant’s property and the auditor’s certification number.
- For a list of energy auditors and to learn more about the benefits of an audit, please go here: Energy Auditor Guidelines
- For additional information, see this link: http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=home_improvement.hm_improvement_audits (Links to external websites are provided as an additional source of educational information only. The only source of information on eligibility and other requirements to qualify for a Virginia energy rebate is the Virginia Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy website, here: http://www.dmme.virginia.gov/DE/ARRA-Public/HomeEfficiency.shtml)
- Amount of rebate: Documented cost of the audit, not to exceed $250.
- Audit must be performed on an existing (not new) dwelling. The purpose of the rebate program is to replace older less efficient equipment that currently is in use with new more energy efficient equipment, or to upgrade existing buildings.
- Only audits conducted on or after March 26, 2010, and which meet all other program requirements, are eligible for consideration.
- For more information, view page 13 on “Obtaining an Energy Auditor”, from Chapter 1 of The Virginia Energy Savers Handbook: A Guide to Saving Energy, Money, and the Environment, at: http://www.dmme.virginia.gov/DE/ConsumerInfo/HandbookFitness.pdf

2. Oil Furnace

Eligibility requirements:
- AFUE >= 90
  For definition of AFUE and additional information, use this link: http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=furnaces.pr_furnaces
  (Links to external websites are provided as an additional source of educational information only. The only source of information on eligibility and other requirements to qualify for a Virginia energy rebate is the Virginia Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy website, here: http://www.dmme.virginia.gov/DE/ARRA-Public/HomeEfficiency.shtml)
- Amount of rebate: 20% of documented cost, not to exceed $595.
- Manufacturer’s Certification Statement is required before rebate can be paid. For additional information on what a Manufacturer’s Certification Statement is and how to obtain one, use this link: http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=tax_credits.tx_index
- New oil furnace must replace an existing central or space heat system. The purpose of the rebate program is to replace older less efficient equipment that currently is in use with new more energy efficient equipment.
- Only purchases made on or after March 26, 2010, and which meet all other program requirements, are eligible for consideration.
- For more information, view Chapter 5 on “Heating and Cooling Systems” from The Virginia Energy Savers Handbook: A Guide to Saving Energy, Money, and the Environment, at: http://www.dmme.virginia.gov/DE/ConsumerInfo/HandbookHeatingCooling.pdf

3. Gas, propane or oil hot water boiler

Eligibility requirements:
- AFUE >= 90
  For definition of AFUE and additional information, use this link: http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=tax_credits.tx_index#c3
  (Links to external websites are provided as an additional source of educational information only. The only source of information on eligibility and other requirements to qualify for a Virginia energy rebate is the Virginia Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy website, here: http://www.dmme.virginia.gov/DE/ARRA-Public/HomeEfficiency .shtml)
- Amount of rebate: 20% of documented cost, not to exceed $595.
- Manufacturer’s Certification Statement is required before rebate can be paid. For additional information on what a Manufacturer’s Certification Statement is and how to obtain one, use this link: http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=tax_credits.tx_index
- New boiler must replace an existing boiler or other source of central or space heat. The purpose of the rebate program is to replace older less efficient equipment that currently is in use with new more energy efficient equipment.
- Only purchases made on or after March 26, 2010, and which meet all other program requirements, are eligible for consideration.
- For more information, view Chapter 5 on “Heating and Cooling Systems” from The Virginia Energy Savers Handbook: A Guide to Saving Energy, Money, and the Environment, at: http://www.dmme.virginia.gov/DE/ConsumerInfo/HandbookHeatingCooling.pdf

4. Insulation and air sealing

Eligibility requirements:
- Insulation meets 2009 IECC & Amendments and has Manufacturer Certification Statement
  ▫ Air seal products require Manufacturer Certification Statement
- For additional information, use the following links:
  http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=tax_credits.tx_index#c5
  http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=home_sealing.hm_improvement_insulation_table
  http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=home_sealing.hm_improvement_sealing
  (Links to external websites are provided as an additional source of educational information only. The only source of information on eligibility and other requirements to qualify for a Virginia energy rebate is the Virginia Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy website, here: http://www.dmme.virginia.gov/DE/ARRA-Public/HomeEfficiency.shtml)
- Amount of rebate: 20% of documented cost, not to exceed $595.
- Manufacturer’s Certification Statement is required before rebate can be paid. For additional information on what a Manufacturer’s Certification Statement is and how to obtain one, use this link: http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=tax_credits.tx_index
- If insulation will be added to attic:
  - What was R-Value of existing attic insulation before any insulation is added?
  - What will be R-Value of attic insulation after new insulation is added?
- If insulation will be added to other areas:
  - What was R-Value of existing insulation before any insulation is added?
  - What will be R-Value of insulation after new insulation is added?
- Insulation and air sealing must be for an existing dwelling. The purpose of the rebate program is to replace older less efficient equipment that currently is in use with new more energy efficient equipment, or to retrofit existing buildings.
- Only purchases made on or after March 26, 2010, and which meet all other program requirements, are eligible for consideration.
- For more information, view Chapter 3 on “Insulation Materials Selection and Installation” from The Virginia Energy Savers Handbook: A Guide to Saving Energy, Money, and the Environment, at: http://www.dmme.virginia.gov/DE/ConsumerInfo/HandbookInsulation.pdf. Chapter 2 on “Controlling Air Leakage” may also be helpful, at: http://www.dmme.virginia.gov/DE/ConsumerInfo/HandbookAirLeakage.pdf.

5. Replacement windows and exterior doors

Eligibility requirements:
- U factor <= 0.30
- SHGC <= 0.30
- Windows and exterior doors purchased on or after March 26, 2010 must have U-factor and Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC) ratings of 0.30 or less. These ratings are certified by the National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC). Look for the NFRC label. Please see the NFRC website for information concerning product performance.
- Rebate applicants are not required to provide proof of an NFRC certification. However, they must provide a copy of a manufacturer certification statement or energy rating stickers that are attached to the window or door to document window or exterior door eligibility for the rebate. If the retailer or installer cannot provide this document, it may be available on the manufacturer's Web site.
- For additional information, go here:
  http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=tax_credits.tx_index#c1 and here: http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=windows_doors.pr_taxcredits
  (Links to external websites are provided as an additional source of educational information only. The only source of information on eligibility and other requirements to qualify for a Virginia energy rebate is the Virginia Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy website, here: http://www.dmme.virginia.gov/DE/ARRA-Public/HomeEfficiency.shtml.
- Not all Energy Star labeled windows and exterior doors qualify for the rebate: http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=windows_doors.pr_windows.
- Amount of rebate: 20% of documented cost, not to exceed $595.
- Windows or exterior doors must replace existing windows or doors. The purpose of the rebate program is to replace older less efficient equipment that currently is in use with new more energy efficient equipment.
- Only purchases made on or after March 26, 2010, and which meet all other program requirements, are eligible for consideration.
- For more information, view Chapter 4 on “Windows and Doors” from The Virginia Energy Savers Handbook: A Guide to Saving Energy, Money, and the Environment, at: http://www.dmme.virginia.gov/DE/ConsumerInfo/HandbookWindowsDoors.pdf

6. Storm doors

NOTE: Rebates for storm windows will NOT be offered in this program, since manufacturers do not rate storm windows to certify their energy efficiency.

Eligibility requirements:

In combination with the exterior door over which it is installed:
▫ has a U-factor and SHGC of 0.30 or below
▫ Meets the IECC

Rebate applicants must provide a copy of a manufacturer certification statement or energy rating sticker that is attached to the storm door to document storm door eligibility for the rebate. If the retailer or installer cannot provide this document, it may be available on the manufacturer's Web site.
For additional information, go here:
http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=tax_credits.tx_index#c1
(Links to external websites are provided as an additional source of educational information only. The only source of information on eligibility and other requirements to qualify for a Virginia energy rebate is the Virginia Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy website, here: http://www.dmme.virginia.gov/DE/ARRA-Public/HomeEfficiency.shtml)
Amount of rebate: 20% of documented cost, not to exceed $595.
Storm doors must be installed on an existing home. The purpose of the rebate program is to replace older less efficient equipment that currently is in use with new more energy efficient equipment, or to upgrade an existing building for greater energy efficiency.
Only purchases made on or after March 26, 2010, and which meet all other program requirements, are eligible for consideration.
For more information, view Chapter 4 on “Windows and Doors” from The Virginia Energy Savers Handbook: A Guide to Saving Energy, Money, and the Environment, at: http://www.dmme.virginia.gov/DE/ConsumerInfo/HandbookWindowsDoors.pdf

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