You appear to be using a small screen. Coming Soon - newly designed features when you log in to your account! Available Rebates Receive rebates toward the cost of purchasing and installing new ENERGY STAR qualified central AC and heat pumps, as well as making ductwork improvements in existing residences. Rebates include: Heating and Cooling New Equipment $200 - $400- ENERGY STAR qualified air conditioning systems or heat pumps Ductwork Improvements $150 - Sealing existing ductwork $150 - Insulating existing ductwork $300 - Complete duct replacement Program Overview Find out how to take advantage of rebates when you purchase high efficiency equipment, or make selected energy efficiency improvements. Download the HVAC Program Overview Download the HVAC Program Checklist Key Benefits Replacing older, less efficient equipment with ENERGY STAR qualified equipment can reduce energy use and cost, and improve your home’s comfort. Asking your contractor to inspect and evaluate your home's duct system and seal, insulate, and/or repair it as needed can maximize the efficiency of your new equipment.

Eligibility You must be an SCE&G electric residential customer to be eligible. Rebates vary according to the type and efficiency level of the equipment installed. Newly installed heating and cooling equipment must be of the same type as the unit being replaced. This program does not allow fuel switching. (Example: Central air conditioners must be replaced with central air conditioners and heat pumps must be replaced with heat pumps. my hvac unit is not workingConverting from a central air conditioner, gas furnace, or gas pack to an electric heat pump does not qualify for the rebate.) can you put an ac unit on its sideNatural Gas Rebates Converting to a natural gas? very small air conditioner unitsYou may be eligible for up to a $200 bill credit.

For more information, call 1-877-510-7234. No, you must receive residential electric service from SCE&G to be eligible for the EnergyWise Heating & Cooling rebate program. However, if you convert to natural gas heat or water heat, you may be eligible for a $200 bill credit from SCE&G. If you convert to a natural gas cooktop or logs, you may be eligible for a $50 bill credit. See available gas rebates. A number of tax credits for residential energy efficiency have been renewed to include the purchase of new ENERGY STAR® qualified heating and cooling equipment. These tax credits are available for purchases made in 2016, as well as retroactive to purchases made in 2015. SCE&G does not offer assistance with federal tax credits and recommends that you consult with your tax advisor to determine eligibility. CLICK HERE for information about federal tax credits. Yes, a licensed mechanical contractor must perform your HVAC equipment installation and duct work improvement(s). We do not provide rebates for self-installed or DIY projects.

You must submit your completed paperwork within 90 days of installation. All rebates are paid by check to the account holder. The average processing time is 4-6 weeks. Please be aware that during peak heating and cooling seasons we receive a large volume of applications. To ensure your check will be delivered in a timely manner, please use the checklist provided with each application. If the installed equipment does not match the removed equipment, this is called “fuel switching”. Fuel switching occurs when an old HVAC unit of a certain fuel type (electricity or gas) is replaced with a new unit that uses a different fuel type. If you replace an old gas unit with a new electric heat pump, this is considered fuel switching.) AHRI (Air-Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute) is the most trusted source of performance certification for HVAC equipment. AHRI tests the performance of equipment and assigns a unique identifying number, which can then be used to look up performance information to include the SEER, EER and HSPF ratings.

Your HVAC contractor should provide the AHRI number on your application. Since our program follows ENERGY STAR® guidelines, we revised our minimum efficiency requirements to meet the ENERGY STAR® minimum efficiency level, which is now 15 SEER.Nothing in your house affects your comfort more than your heating and cooling systems. Yet unless the heater conks out during a blizzard or the air-conditioning goes on the fritz in the middle of a heat wave, most of us pretty much ignore our heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) equipment. When not kept in shape, even the best heating/cooling system can cost you by wasting energy. Depending on how you heat and cool your home and the climate of the area you live in, clogged filters, dirty thermostats, sooty flues, leaky ductwork, and unlubricated fan motors can reduce heating and cooling efficiency by up to 25 percent! Some of these maintenance tasks are simple, while others require a trained pro. You’ll also need an HVAC contractor if your system is at the end of its useful life.

Here are some tips for dealing with your HVAC equipment and the pros that service it. The good news is that most systems don’t require much attention. A heat pump only needs a yearly service call by a HVAC technician who will: A gas-fired, forced-air heating system has simple requirements, too. Furnace filter should be changed every month or two during heating season, and the circulating fan oiled once a year. Call in a pro every other year to check the: An oil-fired boiler requires annual maintenance by a HVAC pro to: Air conditioning units are a little less maintenance intensive. At the beginning and end of each cooling season, you should: Arrange for service calls before the start of heating or cooling season. You’ll get better attention and have more flexibility when scheduling the appointment. When hunting for a company to maintain your system, look for one that designs, installs, and services the type of system you have. Full service companies also tend to be up to date on the latest advances in the field.

Besides checking that liability insurance and workers’ compensation policies are in force, ask for recommendations or check with neighbors, friends, and family who have used the company over several years. A quality provider will have an emergency number that’s staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week and enough technicians to respond when the weather is awful and the calls pile up. Heating and cooling equipment is designed to last at least 15 to 20 years. If your system is older than this, you might want to have its condition assessed. Although replacing HVAC equipment is a major expense, modern systems operate much more efficiently than the older units they replace. Most HVAC contractors specialize in designing and installing the systems of a few manufacturers, so no one shop is going to carry every major brand. But before you worry about the equipment, it makes sense to find contractors in your area that are knowledgeable and service-oriented. Start your search by asking neighbors, friends and family what companies they hired to replace a furnace or air-conditioning system.

If they were happy with the installation, ask their contractor to come over and talk to you about heating or cooling your house. You should meet with at least two contractors, and hire someone who installs products from at least two manufacturers. Don’t forget to consider your service company, if you have one. You’re under no obligation to hire the firm for the new system, but its technicians do have a good understanding of the conditions in your home. When picking a contractor, remember that sizing an HVAC unit by matching it to the home and existing ducting requires skill and experience. A poor design typically results in a system that doesn’t deliver a consistent temperature from room to room and costs more to operate. But it can be even more serious than that. In very tight houses served by ductwork, poor design can lead to backdrafting, a dangerous situation where flue gases are sucked back into the house. Most HVAC shops are small, so the owner should be involved with the system design and either participate actively in the installation or inspect it when it’s done.

You don’t want your system designed by a salesman with no field experience. Any contractor you’re considering also should offer these products and services: This process estimates the BTU capacity needed to heat or cool your home. The calculation should include: This data is combined with your regional climatic conditions to determine the size unit you need. Software has made these calculations relatively easy. HVAC technicians who don’t perform them often specify oversize equipment to be safe. That’s dollars out of your pocket now and each time you get an utility bill. When sizing an HVAC unit, a good contractor will advise you of energy upgrades, such as adding another layer of insulation to the attic. These may allow you to buy a smaller HVAC unit. Although it may not be cost effective to buy the most energy efficient unit on the market, there are minimums you should shoot for. Here’s what a contractor should offer: A programmable or setback thermostat (around $40), which contains a timer, should be used regulate all HVAC systems.

A quality HVAC contractor will show you payback calculations for the various units he offers, and those calculations should give you estimates of seasonal operating costs. Variables the contractor will use in his calculations should include: Once you receive itemized estimates, compare the costs, and do some research on equipment. Start by visiting U.S. Dept. of Energy and Consumer Reports websites, or contact your utility company for comparative lists. Look at operating efficiency and costs as well as consumer-rated reliability. Then compare your knowledge of the contractors involved and make your decision. Confused by HVAC lingo? Believe it or not, it’s meant to make understanding and buying the equipment easier. These terms allows you to compare apples to apples among units in the same fuel category. Knowing what the terms listed here mean will come in handy: The Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER) rates how many BTUs an air conditioning unit will remove for each watt of electricity consumed.