PA Home Heating Equipment Rebate Program Opens April 21

On April 21 the PA Home Heating Equipment Rebate Program will open to help as many as 33,000 households to purchase Energy Star-rated, non-electric residential hot water heaters, furnaces and boilers.
The $11 million program is being funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
"There has been tremendous consumer interest since the U.S. Energy Department announced last fall that federal funds would be available to help homeowners reduce their ever-rising energy costs," said Gov. Rendell. "We designed this program to complement the conservation programs that electric utilities offer for upgrading household appliances."
Rebates will range from $100 to $500, depending on the equipment's efficiency rating.
"Heating and water heating account for more than half of a typical household's energy consumption," noted the Governor. "By offering an incentive to make those two aspects more efficient, we are making the biggest impact possible on reducing energy use, which will translate into a greater financial savings for the consumer."
Consumers can apply for and receive their rebates by following three simple steps:
1. Reserve a rebate by completing an online application. Residents without Internet access can call 877-592-2061 to make a reservation;
2. Purchase and have a contractor install a qualifying product. Purchases made before April 21 will not be eligible; and
3. Submit the completed rebate application within 30 days of the reservation date.
Resource Solutions Group-the company selected through a competitive bid process to manage the program-will mail rebate checks directly to consumers.