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Receive up to $1,000 off new efficient heating and cooling equipment!

Focus on Energy offers rebates and instant discounts on a variety of energy-efficient heating and cooling equipment including furnaces, boilers, smart thermostats, and water heaters. Ask your Trade Ally contractor if they work with a participating distributor and if the equipment you are choosing qualifies for a rebate or instant discount.

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Enjoy Year-Round Comfort and Savings

Heating and cooling accounts for nearly half of an average home’s energy usage. If you’re looking to replace your existing equipment, make sure to keep energy efficiency in mind. Efficient equipment can save you as much as 30% in energy usage and offers the benefits of quieter operation and more consistent temperatures in your home.

Signs it's time for an upgrade

  • Your heating and cooling equipment is unreliable, inefficient, or over 15 years old.
  • You've noticed excessive blower noises, or sporadic pops, bangs, or rattles from your furnace.
  • Your home is cold and uncomfortable.

Read on to get started.

Instant Discounts Rebates

Instant Discounts
 

Instant discounts are paid to the participating distributor and passed through your contractor, onto you. No forms. No waiting for a check in the mail. The discount comes off your invoice at time of purchase.

 

Natural Gas Furnaces (<300 MBh)Standard DiscountIncome-Qualified Discount
 ≥ 95% AFUE$100$400
 
Natural Gas Boilers (<300 MBh)Standard DiscountIncome-Qualified Discount
 ≥ 90% AFUE Boiler$300$500
 ≥ 95% AFUE Boiler$350$550
 ≥ 95% AFUE Combination Boiler$450$650
 
Heat PumpsStandard DiscountIncome-Qualified Discount
 Tier 1
Minimum requirements: 
SEER2 15.2 and HSPF2 8.1
 		$400
$100 (propane replacement)

$600

$300 (propane replacement)

 Tier 2
Minimum requirements:
SEER2 15.2 and HSPF2 8.5		$500
$100 (propane replacement)

$700

$300 (propane replacement)

 Tier 3
Minimum requirements:
SEER2 16.0 and HSPF2 9.0		$600
$150 (propane replacement)

$800

$350 (propane replacement)

 Tier 4
Minimum requirements:
SEER2 16.0 and HSPF2 10.0		$700
$150 (propane replacement)

$900

$350 (propane replacement)

 
Smart ThermostatsStandard DiscountIncome-Qualified Discount
 ENERGY STAR® Smart Thermostat
 		$50N/A



 

Note: Work with your Trade Ally contractor to ensure the equipment you install qualifies for Focus on Energy instant discounts. Trade Ally contractors are independent businesses who you will contract directly with. Focus on Energy does not warranty or guarantee the delivery of services of your chosen Trade Ally contractor.

 

How do I get rebates and instant discounts for my new equipment?
1 Confirm Utility

Confirm that your utility service company participates in Focus on Energy.

Participating Utilities
2 Income Qualification

There is one rebate level and two instant discount levels (standard discounts and income-qualified discounts). See if you are eligible for income-qualified discounts. 

See if You Qualify
3 Find a Trade Ally Contractor and Get Started

Work with your Trade Ally Contractor to purchase and install eligible equipment and receive your instant discount or apply for a rebate.

Find a Trade Ally
4 Discover Savings

Learn about rebates and instant discounts available to you.

Rebates Instant Discounts
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