Home Performance with Energy Star for Contractors
Contractors who participate in Energize Delaware’s Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® program take a whole-house approach to assessing and improving a home’s comfort, energy efficiency, durability and safety. Rather than focusing on a single problem—such as an inefficient heating and cooling system or drafty windows—participating contractors look at how improvements throughout a home can work together to make a homeowner’s entire living space more comfortable and energy-efficient, and save them money.
How to Participate
To become an Energize Delaware contractor, you need to have a BPI-certified Building Analyst on staff or partner with a participating BPI-certified trade ally. If you wish to obtain BPI certification, please CLICK HERE to learn more. If your services require your organization to maintain the EPA’s Lead-Safe Certification, please CLICK HERE to learn more.
You will register your organization as a participating HPwES contractor through NGAGE’s Registration Platform. You will need to log in as a New User and provide some basic company information. The following enrollment documentation will be requested of you:
- Download, sign and submit the Contractor Participation Agreement
- Download, sign and submit the Contractor Operations Manual
- Submit a copy of your Delaware Business License
- Submit a copy of General Liability Certificate of Insurance with minimum of $1,000,000 coverage
- Active HVACR and/or Plumbing license – if a requirement of the Company’s trade
For more information or to download the required documents, CLICK HERE.
Program Incentives
When you participate in the program as a contractor, you will receive the following incentives. Plus, you’ll receive additional exposure for your company and leads from Energize Delaware’s advertising, promotions and other marketing resources.
| Measure | Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® | Assisted Home Performance & Downtown Development District Rebates |
|---|---|---|
| Assessment Customer Incentive | 75% up to $300 | 75% up to $350 |
| Customer Co-Pay for Assessment | $100 | $50 |
Weatherization Measures
- Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® Incentives Are 50% Up To Listed Cap
- Assisted Home Performance & Downtown Development District Rebates Incentives Are 75% Up To Listed Cap
| Measure | Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® | Assisted Home Performance & Downtown Development District Rebates |
|---|---|---|
| Air Sealing 20% Improvement | $700 | $800 |
| Air Sealing 30% Improvement | $950 | $1,150 |
| Air Sealing 40% Improvement | $1,100 | $1,350 |
| Duct Sealing 20% Improvement | $500 | $600 |
| Add R-19 Attic Insulation | $900 | $1,100 |
| Add R-30 Attic Insulation | $1,000 | $1,200 |
| Knee Walls | $300 | $500 |
| Rim Joist | $150 | $200 |
| Floor/Crawlspace Insulation | $600 | $800 |
| Wall Insulation (min 50% of walls) | $1,600 | $2,100 |
HVAC and Water Heating
- Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® Incentives Are 50% Up To Listed Cap
- Assisted Home Performance & Downtown Development District Rebates Incentives Are 75% Up To Listed Cap
| Measure | Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® | Assisted Home Performance & Downtown Development District Rebates |
|---|---|---|
| Heat Pumps Tier 1 (=>16 SEER and =>12.5 EER and =>8.5 HSPF or =>2.5 COP) | $600 | $900 |
| Heat Pumps Tier 2 (=>17 SEER and =>12.5 EER and =>9.0 HSPF or =>2.6 COP) | $800 | $1,200 |
| Mini-Split HP (=>17 SEER and =>12.5 EER and => 9.0 HSPF or =>2.6 COP) | $400 | $900 |
| Mini-Split HP (=>21 SEER and =>12.5 EER and => 10.0 HSPF or =>2.9 COP) | $600 | $1,000 |
| CAC Tier 1 (=>16 SEER and =>12.5 EER) | $500 | $900 |
| CAC Tier 2 (=>17 SEER and =>12.5 EER) | $650 | $1,000 |
| Furnace Tier 1 (94+AFUE w/ECM Blower) | $500 | $900 |
| Furnace Tier 2 (96+AFUE w/ECM Blower) | $650 | $1,000 |
| Boiler (85+AFUE) | $650 | $1,000 |
| Boiler (90+AFUE) | $800 | $1,100 |
| Heat Pump Water Heater | $750 | $900 |
| Tankless Water Heater (Gas/Propane) | $600 | $800 |
| ENERGY STAR® Certified Smart Thermostat | $150 | $200 |
| Direct Vent LP/NG Water Heater (≤55 gallons: EF ≥ 0.67 & UEF ≥ 0.64 / >55 gallons: EF ≥ 0.67 & UEF ≥ 0.85) | $100 | $150 |
| Condensing Boiler with On-Demand Hot Water (90+ AFUE) | $1,000 | $1,200 |
| Mechanical Ventilation Equipment (ERV/HRV/Continunous Exhaust) *One rebate per home on total cost of applicable ventilation upgrades. | $300 | $500 |
| Hybrid Heat Pump & Furnace System Tier 1 (≥16 SEER and ≥12.5 EER and ≥8.5 HSPF or ≥2.5 COP) and (94+AFUE w/ECM) | $1,000 | $1,200 |
| Hybrid Heat Pump & Furnace System Tier 2 (≥17 SEER and ≥12.5 EER and ≥9.0 HSPF or ≥2.6 COP) and (96+AFUE w/ECM) | $1,300 | $1,500 |