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Questar Gas - Home Builder Gas Appliance Rebate Program   

Last DSIRE Review: 06/20/2012
Program Overview:
State: Idaho
Incentive Type: Utility Rebate Program
Eligible Efficiency Technologies: Water Heaters, Furnaces , Boilers, Windows, Comprehensive Measures/Whole Building, Tankless Water Heaters, Exterior Wall
Applicable Sectors: Residential, Construction, Multi-Family Residential
Amount:New Construction Home Options
Builder Option Package 1: $50 (single family), $50 (multifamily)
Builder Option Package 1: $100 (single family), $100 (multifamily)
Energy Star 2.0: $250 (multifamily)
Energy Star 2.5: $250 (single family), $150 (multifamily)
Energy Star 3.0: $300 (single family), $200 (multifamily)
High Performance Home: $500 (single family), $300 (multifamily)

New Construction Products
Exterior Wall built to 2009 IECC Standards: $350 (single family), $150 (multifamily)
Gas Storage Water Heater: $50-$100
Tankless Gas Water Heater: $300-$350
Gas Condensing Storage Water Heater: $350
Gas Hybrid Water Heater: $350
Gas Furnace: $200 - $400
Gas Boiler: $400 - $600
Solar Hot Water Heater: $750
R-5 windows: $2.50/sq ft
Equipment Requirements:New Construction Home Options
Builder Option Package 1: Builder certified to IECC 2009 including qualifying furnace and water heater
Builder Option Package 1: Rater certified to IECC 2009 including qualifying furnace and water heater
High Performance Home: Exceed ENERGY STAR Version 3, HERS index score of 50 or lower, and include qualified gas furnace and water heater

New Construction Products
Exterior Wall: R-20 or IECC 2009 code equivalent
Gas Storage Water Heater: EF .62
Tankless Gas Water Heater: EF .82
Gas Condensing Storage Water Heater: 90% thermal efficiencyor EF .90
Gas Hybrid Water Heater: 90% thermal efficiencyor EF .90
Gas Furnace: AFUE Rating of 90%
Gas Boiler: AFUE 85%
Solar Hot Water Heater: SRCC OG-300
Installation Requirements:Equipment must be installed by a program approved contractor
Web Site: http://www.thermwise.com/builder/BuilderRebates.html
Summary:

Questar Gas provides incentives for home builders to construct energy efficient homes. Rebates are provided for energy efficient gas equipment. Builders can also receive whole house rebates for building Energy Star homes (certified by an eligible home rater) and High Performance homes (that meet 2009 IECC requirements). All equipment and construction requirements must be met in order to participate. The program application, builder participation agreement, and more details about incentive amounts and efficiency requirements are located on the program web site.

Questar also provides incentives for home builders to incorporate solar water heating systems in the homes of its residential customers. Rebates of $750 per system are provided for systems installed to assist gas water heaters. To be eligible, home builders must include with their applications an invoice or receipt that shows purchase date, price, and a description of the equipment. See application and supplemental information sheet for full details.


 
Contact:
  ThermWise Rebates
Questar Gas
PO Box 45360
Salt Lake City, UT 84145-0360
Phone: (800) 323-5517
Phone 2: (800) 867-2044
Fax: (800) 687-6176
E-Mail: Business@ThermWise.com
Web Site: http://www.thermwise.com
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