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Tuesday
Jan042011

PSE- Pudget Sound Energy (Gas and Elec)

Green Power Program:  PSE offers renewable energy from the grid by allowing you to purchase renewable energy credits from energy sources like turbine, solar and biomass.  The cost to upgrade is a fractional premium.  This is a no brain-er!

Energy Efficient Rebates:

  • Ductless heat pump (1.0 ton minimum): $800
  • ENERGY STAR qualified geothermal heat pump: $1,500
  • Forced-air furnace to air-source heat pump conversion: $1,000
  • Air-source heat pump: $200 - $350
  • Heat pump sizing and lock-out control: $200

Water heating Systems:

  • ENERGY STAR® qualified heat pump water heater: $250
  • Storage (.94 Energy Factor or higher): $50
  • Waste-water heat recovery system: $250

Appliances:

  • Clothes washer: $50-$100
  • Pick-up and recycling of old refrigerators: Free+$30

Lighting:

  • Compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulbs: Up to $3
  • CFL fixtures: Up to $12

Converting to natural gas:

  • Home and water heating: $1,950 - $3,950
  • Home heating only: $500 - $2,500
  • Water heating only: $950

Gas heating systems:

  • ENERGY STAR qualified boiler (95 percent AFUE): $350
  • ENERGY STAR qualified forced-air furnace: $100
  • Fireplace: $200

Gas water heating systems:

  • ENERGY STAR qualified tankless: $150-$200
  • ENERGY STAR qualified storage (.67 Energy Factor or higher): $100

Insulation:

  • Floor insulation: 50 percent of the cost, up to $200
  • Attic insulation: 50 percent of the cost, up to $200
  • Wall insulation: 50 percent of the cost, up to $200
  • Duct insulation: 50 percent of the cost, up to $200
  • Duct sealing: Free for qualifying customers

New home construction:

  • ENERGY STAR qualified manufactured home: $150 - $300

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