Utah Home Performance with Energy Star
The Utah Home Performance Program with ENERGY STAR offers a comprehensive, whole-house approach to home improvement that results in better energy efficiency, greater comfort and lower energy bills.
Analysts certified by the Building Performance Institute (BPI) visit your home to perform a Home Performance Assessment and provide a customized energy- and cost-saving action plan. If you choose to make energy efficiency improvements that achieve 20% energy savings using a Program Partner you may qualify for cash back on a percentage of the job cost, in addition to utility rebates and tax credits!
How Efficient is Your Home?
You could be paying higher utility bills than others in your community. An online energy survey will help you determine how to improve your home’s efficiency and if your home is a good candidate for the Utah Home Performance Program.
Homes that were built prior to 2000 are eligible for the Program. Most new homes are in better shape than older homes and already meet the minimum Program standards. . But even if your home isn’t a good candidate for the Program, you should check out the other utility rebates and federal tax credits that you may be eligible for.
Participation Requirements
* Your home must be built prior to 2000
* Your home must be owner-occupied
* A 20% energy savings must be achievable in your home
Benefits of Making Home Improvements
* Save money. Enjoy using at least 20% less energy, while saving on energy costs.
* Increase comfort. By making your home work as a system, you can stay cooler in summer and warmer in winter, and help eliminate drafty rooms.
* Improve safety. Feel more confident about the safety of your family after you address any carbon monoxide level problems related to your stove, furnace and water heater. Your contractor may also address any known problems in the home that could lead to health issues, such as water leaks, moisture build-up and cold drafts.
* Build long-term home value. Investments you make to improve the energy efficiency of your home can increase its overall value for years to come.
* Get cash back. The Utah Home Performance Program offers cash incentives to help offset the cost of energy-saving home improvements. Based on your income level you could receive back either 50% or 80% of the job cost, up to $2000, after utility incentives have been deducted. You may also be eligible to receive state and federal tax credits on qualifying improvements.
* Be confident in the work. Your Participating Contractor’s work must test-out as meeting efficiency standards in order for you to receive a certificate of the work performed and cash back.
Assessment Costs
To qualify for the Program, you must receive an initial Home Performance Assessment and a Final Home Performance Assessment. The initial assessment is offered at a subsidized cost of $100 which is an out-of-pocket expense that you will pay the Analyst at the time of the assessment. When you receive the Final Assessment you will be expected to pay the fee up front but the Program will reimburse you for the cost, up to $400. This rebate is separate from the Program rebate.
Utah’s Energy Saving Experts
As mentioned earlier, making energy improvements for your home is not only better for the environment, it also saves you money on utility bills and improves the resale value of your home. If you have questions on this program or on other ways to increase the property value of your Utah real estate, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
