06 Sep Bonus $200 Energy Efficiency Rebate to end September 30th

EcoNetwork partner Go Green Squads (326-9300) urges you – Don't miss out! You have until September 30, 2012 to take advantage of Austin Energy's additional $200 Weatherization Bonus Rebate. You can read more about the Home Performance with Energy Star program here.

Contact one of these Resource Conservation Contractors to set up a free visual inspection of your single or multifamily home.  
A Plus Air Conditioning and Heating
ABC Home & Commercial
American Conservation
Totally Cool Heating & Air Conditioning/City Conservation
Faught Service Company
Fox Service Company
Go Green Squads
McCullough Heating and Air Conditioning
Stan's A/C

 The full list of contractors participating the Power SaverTM Program is HERE

Weatherization measures (listed below) prevent hot air from escaping during the winter and keep heat out during the summer, dramatically reducing your energy bills. According to the US Department of Energy, sealing your ducts and adding proper insulation alone can cut heating and cooling costs by as much as 30%. Savings from upgrades quickly surpass the cost of the work, especially with the available rebates.

The weatherization measures, IF NEEDED, include:

• Repair leaking AC ducts
• Caulk around plumbin under sinks
• Weather-strip doors and seal all points of air infiltration
• Install Low-E windows, solar screens, or awnings (to windows in direct sun)
• Install additional attic insulation
• Radiant barrier

A/C Replacement

Replacing an air conditioner with a more efficient unit improves your home's comfort and can lower your energy bills considerably. Energy Star A/Cs use 20% less energy than standard and can lower cooling bills 30% if replacing a unit older than 12 years. Heat pumps are a more efficient alternative to A/Cs and furnaces and, according to Energy Star, "can provide up to 4 times the amount of energy they consume."