NH PUC - Residential Wood Pellet Central Boilers and Furnaces Rebate Program (New Hampshire)
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Last modified on July 14, 2010.
Financial Incentive Program
| Place | New Hampshire |
|---|---|
| Name | NH PUC - Residential Wood Pellet Central Boilers and Furnaces Rebate Program |
| Incentive Type | State Rebate Program |
| Applicable Sector | Residential, Multi-Family Residential, (For Multi-family ~ owner-occupied apartments of four units or less only) |
| Eligible Technologies | Furnaces, Boilers |
| Active Incentive | Yes |
| Date added to DSIRE | 2010-07-13 |
| Last Updated at DSIRE | 2010-07-13 |
| Energy Category | Energy Efficiency Incentive Programs |
| Amount | 30% |
| Eligible System Size | Must provide at least 75% of the home heating load needs |
| Equipment Requirements | Must be a bulk-fuel fed, indoor wood-pellet central heater boiler or furnace with 85% of greater efficiency rating. Particulate matter emissions rating must be 0.32 lb/MMBtu or better. See program application for additional details on requirements. System must be new. |
| Start Date | 04/14/2010 |
| Expiration Date | 02/15/2012 (or earlier if funding is exhausted)warning.pngThe date "02/15/2012 (or earlier if funding is exhausted)" was not understood. |
| Funding Source | American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) State Energy Program (SEP) |
| Installation Requirements | Must be installed on the primary residence of the applicant (Residence is considered a single-family home or owner-occupied apartment building of 4 units or less). Authorized installer must be used (no self-installs). |
| Maximum Incentive | 6,000 |
| Program Budget | $450,000 |
| Program Administrator | NH Public Utilities Commission |
| Website | http://www.puc.nh.gov/Sustainable%20Energy/RenewableEnergyRebates.htm |
| References | DSIRE[1] |
Incentive Contact
| Contact Name | NH Public Utilities Commission Info (NH PUC) |
|---|---|
| Department | New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission |
| Division | Sustainable Energy Division |
| Address | 21 South Fruit Street |
| Address 2 | Suite 10 |
| Place | Concord, New Hampshire |
| Zip/Postal Code | 03301 |
| Phone | (603) 271-2431 |
| Website | http://www.puc.nh.gov |
Utilizing funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, the New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission is offering rebates of 30% of installed cost (up to $6,000) for residential bulk-fed, wood-pellet central heater boilers or furnaces. Eligible systems include those installed (and operating) between April 14, 2010 and February 15, 2012 (end date subject to change). The systems must be at least 85% efficient and must be certified as meeting air quality standards (specifically, the required particulate matter emissions rating is 0.32 lb/MMBtu). Additional system requirements must be met as specified in the program application.
Systems must be installed by a qualified installer, including companies authorized to do business in the state and those that are "normally commercially engaged" in installing such systems, or a licensed plumber with wood-pellet central boiler system training. To receive a rebate, applicants must submit a pre-approval application to ensure funding availability. After receiving verification of eligibility and securing a place in the queue, applicants have three months to complete the installation. Post installation, applicants must submit a final rebate request along with required documentation.