Pennsylvania

Incentives/Policies for Renewables & Efficiency

Duquesne Light Company - Residential Energy Efficiency Program

Last DSIRE Review: 08/14/2012

Program Overview:

State:	Pennsylvania
Incentive Type:	Utility Rebate Program
Eligible Efficiency Technologies:	Refrigerators, Dehumidifiers, Lighting, Lighting Controls/Sensors, Furnaces , Central Air conditioners, Programmable Thermostats, Building Insulation, Motor VFDs, Whole House Fans, Pool Pumps, Room Air Conditioners, Fan Heating, Pipe Wrap
Applicable Sectors:	Residential, Multi-Family Residential, Mobile Homes
Amount:	Energy Star Dehumidifier: $50 Energy Star Freezer: $11 Energy Star Refrigerator: $10 Energy Star Room A/C: $10 Central A/C (SEER 15): $32.50/ton Furnace with ECM: $65 Programmable Thermostat: $50 Whole House Fan: $130 CFL Fixtures: Retailer Discounts Linear Fluorescent T5/T8 Lamp: $1.25 Pipe Wrap: $1.65/kit Ceiling/Wall Insulation: $0.40/sq. ft. Occupancy Sensor Based Control: $12 High Efficiency Pool Pump or Motor: $60/pump
Eligible System Size:	See rebate chart for eligible sizes
Equipment Requirements:	Central AC System: SEER 15 See rebate forms for other requirements
Installation Requirements:	Must have been installed after November 30, 2009
Start Date:	11/30/2009
Expiration Date:	3/31/2013
Web Site:	http://www.duquesnelight.com/wattchoices/default.cfm?tab=1&win;=ma...

Summary:

Duquesne Light provides rebates to its residential customers for purchasing and installing energy-saving equipment. Eligible equipment includes dehumidifiers, freezers, refrigerators, air conditioning units, ceiling insulation, programmable thermostats, house fans, indoor and outdoor lighting, pipe wrap, insulation, controls, and pool pumps. Customers must purchase and install equipment before applying for rebate. Customers must then fully and accurately complete the rebate form and send it to the address stated on the document. Rebates are paid by debit card, which should be received within 60 days of rebate form submittal. Rebates totaling less than $10.00 will be sent via check. Equipment standards must meet efficiency requirements of program. Call 877-694-2197 for rebate inquiries. Duquesne runs a separate rebate program through another conservation service provider, which offers a $35 rebate to residential customers who properly recycle refrigerators. See Refrigerator Recycling on www.wattchoices.com or call 1-877-270-3521 for more information on this program.

Contact:

Dave Defide
Duquesne Light Company
Energy Efficiency & Demand Response Program
411 Seventh Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Phone: (412) 393-6107
Web Site: http://www.wattchoices.com

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