New York State Electric & Gas

NYSEG is a Rochester-based subsidiary of , a super-regional energy services and delivery company in the Northeast.

NYSEG serves 872,000 electricity customers and 256,000 natural gas customers across more than 40% of upstate New York.

High-Efficiency Natural Gas Equipment and Duct Sealing Rebate Program

NYSEG is offering rebates to residential natural gas customers for installing high efficiency natural gas equipment and related control equipment on or after July 1, 2009. The rebates are funded through the Public Service Commission-mandated System Benefits Charge that appears on customer bills.

The NYSEG rebate will cover a portion of any additional cost for purchasing high efficiency versus standard efficiency equipment.

All products must be installed using a licensed contractor or a contractor that can supply you with either a Federal ID number, a Certificate of Insurance or a Business Certificate.

NYSEG’s Residential Natural Gas Equipment Rebate program will be ending in few weeks. Customers wish to participate must submit completed applications with paid receipts postmarked on or before March 31, 2010.

Background

On June 23, 2008 the New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) issued an Order establishing an Energy Efficiency Portfolio Standard (EEPS) for New York State. In this Order, all New York State utilities were required to implement a residential natural gas heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) energy efficiency program.

NYSEG will offer rebates to eligible residential natural gas customers who replace their existing furnace, boiler, and/or water heater with high-efficiency natural gas equipment. The high-efficiency equipment must meet specific efficiency ratings and be installed on or after July 1, 2009. This program is also available to eligible customers who build a new home and install eligible equipment.

NYSEG’s Residential Natural Gas Equipment Rebate program will be ending in few weeks. Customers wish to participate must submit completed applications with paid receipts postmarked on or before March 31, 2010.

The purpose of the program is to encourage customers to purchase and install higher efficiency equipment, thereby reducing the state’s overall energy consumption and encouraging wise energy use.

Program Details

THE FOLLOWING REBATES ARE BEING OFFERED TO CUSTOMERS WHO MEET PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS: (Terms & Conditions, Rebate Hotline at 1.800.995.9525) $200 for High-efficiency natural gas furnace AFUE 90% or greater
$400 for High-efficiency natural gas furnace AFUE 92% or greater with ECM
$600 for High-efficiency natural gas furnace AFUE 94% or greater with ECM
$500 for High-efficiency natural gas water boiler AFUE 85% or greater
$1000 for High-efficiency natural gas water boiler AFUE 90% or greater
$500 for High-efficiency natural gas steam boiler AFUE 82% or greater
$100 for Boiler reset control***
$300 for Indirect water heater***
(*** An indirect water heater uses the main furnace or boiler to heat a fluid that is circulated through a heat exchanger in the storage tank.)
(AFUE = Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency; EF = Energy Factor)
(ECM = Electrically Commutated Motor)

DUCT SEALING REBATESRG&E residential natural gas customers can receive a rebate on duct sealing when they buy and install a qualifying high-efficiency natural gas furnace. The work must be completed on or after July 1, 2009 by a qualified contractor and the duct sealing rebate application must accompany a natural gas equipment rebate application. A qualified contractor is a licensed contractor or a contractor with a federal ID number or a Certificate of Insurance.

ELIGIBLE EQUIPMENTFurnaces and boilers must be Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) or Energy STAR® approved. To determine if your equipment qualifies, view the and Web sites.