Whole Home Energy Solutions

Whole Home Energy Solutions is designed to transform how energy efficiency services are delivered to existing 1-4 family homes and low-rise multifamily buildings. Through this program, you may receive up to $6,000 in rebates on energy efficiency upgrades and even qualify for no-interest financing to pay off any remaining costs of the upgrades.

Whole Home Energy Solutions

The Whole Home Energy Solutions audit is the first step toward improving a home’s energy efficiency and reducing energy bills. 

During this comprehensive energy audit, the BPI- certified contractor will:

• Install energy-saving features, such as energy-efficient LED bulbs, faucet aerators, smart power strips, and efficient-flow showerheads.
• Test for air leakage using a blower door
• Identify primary leakage areas with an infrared scan
• Conduct a series of combustion-related tests
• Look for opportunities to improve the home’s insulation, heating and cooling system, appliances, and lighting.
• Explain what improvements can be made and what they will cost.

Improvements may include:

• Sealing gaps, cracks, and other leaks to prevent outside air from entering your home.
• Adding insulation and sealing.
• Insulating or replacing air ducts that run through attics or crawlspaces.
• Repairing or replacing old or poorly functioning heating and colling systems and appliances.
• Installing ENERGY STAR® certified lighting.

Incentives

There are two forms of incentives for participating in the programs – rebates to reduce the upfront cost of energy-efficient products and projects, and third-party financing to allow eligible customers to repay the remaining cost of the products or project off over a period of time, typically between seven and 10 years.

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for the Program’s cash incentives and financing options:

• All materials and equipment must be purchased new;
• The energy efficiency improvements must be performed by a Building Performance Institute (BPI) certified contractor participating in the Program;
• Must meet or exceed the minimum efficiency requirements.
• All projects must include at least attic air sealing and an attic insulation upgrade if required, as defined below for each project.
• The participant must be a residential Rockland Electric customer with a Rockland Electric account number and the owner of the house at which the audit will be performed. 

Whole Home Energy Solutions Audit

The Whole Home Energy Solutions Audit is the first step toward improving a home’s energy efficiency and reducing energy bills. During this comprehensive energy audit, the BPI- certified contractor tests and evaluates the home using advanced diagnostic equipment and building science principles to determine which areas would benefit from energy efficiency and health and safety-related improvements. Features to be tested include but are not limited to heating and cooling equipment, insulation levels, air infiltration, appliances and lighting. During the visit, the contractor will install energy-saving features, such as light-emitting diode (LED) bulbs, faucet aerators, smart power strips, and efficient-flow showerheads.

Specifically, the contractor tests for air leakage using a blower door; may identify primary leakage areas with an infrared scan; conducts a series of combustion-related tests; and looks for opportunities to improve the home’s insulation, heating and cooling system, appliances, and lighting. The contractor will then explain what improvements can be made and what they will cost.

Find a Participating Contractor

To qualify for rebates up to $6,000, you must select a Rockland Electric Company participating contractor for your Whole Home Energy Solutions audit

Rockland Electric’s  participating contractors are Building Performance Institute (BPI) certified. They have been specially trained to perform comprehensive assessments to identify ways to improve home comfort, increase energy efficiency and reduce energy costs. 

When you select a participating contractor, you will contract directly with that contractor, not with Rockland Electric. We do not endorse any particular manufacturer, product, system, design, claim or contractor in promoting this program.

Take the Next Step

Select a Participating Contractor or contact Rockland Electric’s implementation partner ICF at recoEErebates@icf.com or 1-800-430-9505.