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 or Energy Advisor and Envelope Professional on staff and must be EPA Lead-Safe Renovator–certified. If you need any of these certifications, please see below:
- Obtain and maintain EPA’s Lead-Safe Certification.
- Purchase or have available diagnostic equipment required of home performance contractors to conduct assessments and sell comprehensive work effectively.
- Download, sign and submit the Contractor Participation Agreement with your Program Application to demonstrate the capacity of your business to participate in the program.
- Learn to use the Home Energy Advisor software, a nationally recognized tool for estimating energy savings from proposed work, which helps you produce professional reports for customers and report evaluations and installed work to Energize Delaware.
If your firm already has the required certifications to participate in Energize Delaware, please click here to send our team your information:
To learn how to obtain and/or maintain BPI certifications, 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 |