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Green Building
Because the efficient use of energy and water are critical first steps to building green, CU and the Springfield Homebuilder's Association are working together to provide information and resources to assist local builders as they work to construct environmentally responsible and affordable homes in greater Springfield.
For more information, visit www.springfieldhba.com or www.nahbgreen.org.
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Online Home Energy Audits
Learn how to control energy and costs by generating an easy, online Personal Energy Profile specific to you.
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Online Water Audits
Learn valuable information about your home's water usage and costs. The Home Water Profile provides reliable data about the annual water usage and costs for each area in your home.
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Energy Comparison Tool
Use this comparison tool to quickly compare your existing home heating and air conditioning system or water heater with new electric or natural gas systems.
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Energy Use Calculator
Calculates the annual energy cost for a complete range of home energy systems and appliances.
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Energy Library
A comprehensive online resource designed to provide you with home energy information using easy-to-understand terms and illustrations, including an extensive set of Frequently Asked Questions on energy use in the home.
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Can you catch the Energy Hogs?
Kids, parents and teachers can have fun and learn to eliminate "energy hogs" that waste energy around the house. Games, activities, information and fun for kids of all ages.
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What is ENERGY STAR?
ENERGY STAR is a government program that offers businesses and consumers energy-efficient solutions, making it easy to save money while protecting the environment for future generations.
Energy efficient choices can save families about a third on their energy bill with similar savings of greenhouse gas emissions, without sacrificing features, style or comfort. ENERGY STAR helps you make the energy efficient choice.
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What is WaterSense?
WaterSense, a voluntary public-private partnership program, seeks to protect the future of our nation's water supply by promoting water efficiency and enhancing the market for water-efficient products, programs, and practices.
Saving water is easy - many products are already available for use, and it doesn't require changing the way most of us live or do business. By choosing products labeled through the WaterSense program, you know you'll be saving water for future generations.
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Rebates & Incentives
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ENERGY STAR Home Rating Service
City Utilities is offering an ENERGY STAR Home Rating Service to customers who want an objective, standardized assessment of their home’s energy performance. This service is performed by a certified Home Energy Rating System (HERS) professional who will compare a home’s energy performance to a standard measurement of energy efficiency.
This service is for both new and existing energy-efficient homes. Homebuilders and existing homeowners use the rating to verify the increased energy performance of their home, to qualify for an energy-efficient mortgage, and to receive the ENERGY STAR label as an added value to the home.
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ENERGY STAR Central Air Conditioner Rebate
City Utilities electric residential, multi-family and residential new construction customers who purchase and install a high efficiency central air conditioning system may qualify for a rebate of $100 per Ton and $25 for each additional Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER) above 14. Nearly 50% of a home’s energy consumption is attributed to heating and cooling. So making wise decisions about your home’s Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems can have a big effect on your comfort level and utility usage. For this reason, City Utilities is offering a rebate to help make this energy efficient decision more affordable.
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ENERGY STAR Natural Gas Furnace Rebate
City Utilities natural gas residential, multi-family and residential new construction customers who purchase and install a high efficiency furnace may qualify for a rebate of up to $400. Many ENERGY STAR® qualified natural gas furnaces operate 10-15% more efficient than standard models. So making wise decisions about your home’s Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems can have a big effect on your comfort level and utility usage. For this reason, City Utilities is offering a rebate to help make this energy efficient decision more affordable.
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ENERGY STAR Air-Source Heat Pump Rebate
City Utilities electric residential, multi-family and residential new construction customers who purchase and install an air-source heat pump system may qualify for a rebate of $100 per Ton and $25 for each additional Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER) above 14. Electric air-source heat pumps use the difference between outdoor air temperatures and indoor air temperatures to cool and heat your home. Nearly 50% of a home’s energy consumption is attributed to heating and cooling. So making wise decisions about your home’s Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems can have a big effect on your comfort level and utility usage. For this reason, City Utilities is offering a rebate to help make this energy efficient decision more affordable.
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ENERGY STAR Geothermal Heat Pump Rebate
City Utilities electric residential, multi-family and residential new construction customers who purchase and install a geothermal heat pump system may qualify for a rebate of $200 per Ton and $25 for each additional Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER) over the ENERGY STAR® minimum efficiency standard qualifications. Geothermal heat pumps are similar to air-source heat pumps, but use the ground temperature instead of outside air to provide heating, air conditioning and, in many cases, hot water. Because they use the earth’s natural heat, they are among the most efficient and comfortable heating and cooling technologies currently available. Nearly 50% of a home’s energy consumption is attributed to heating and cooling. So making wise decisions about your home’s Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems can have a big effect on your comfort level and utility usage. For this reason, City Utilities is offering a rebate to help make this energy efficient decision more affordable.
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ENERGY STAR Preseason HVAC Tune-Up Rebate
City Utilities electric and/or natural gas residential and multi-family customers may qualify for a rebate of up to $60, after performing yearly preseason heating and/or cooling system tune-ups on their Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems. Annual inspections and maintenance of heating and cooling systems ensure proper and efficient operation, as well as prevents untimely breakdowns. For this reason, City Utilities is offering a rebate to encourage customers complete this routine HVAC maintenance.
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Efficient Toilet Rebate
City Utilities water customers who replace existing toilets are eligible for a $50 rebate after the purchase and installation of an Ultra Low-Flow Toilet, or a $75 rebate after the purchase and installation of a High Efficiency Toilet. For new homes and businesses under construction, customers who choose High
Efficiency Toilets are eligible for the $75 rebate.
Ultra Low-Flow Toilets use 1.6 gallons of water per flush (gpf) - and is the standard for all toilets manufactured since 1994. High Efficiency Toilets use 1.28 gpf or less. Toilets manufactured earlier than January 1, 1994 use between 3.5 to 7 gpf. By participating
in this rebate program, you could save approximately 9000 gallons of water per year, while at the same time knowing you are doing your part to conserve water.
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Programmable Thermostat Rebate
Programmable thermostats automatically adjust your home's temperature settings, allowing you to save energy while you're away or sleeping.
They:
- Are more convenient and accurate than manual thermostats and improve your home's comfort.
- Contain no mercury.
- Save energy and save money on utility bills - when used properly, about $100/year.
Programmable thermostats earn the ENERGY STAR® by meeting strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the government. These units save energy by offering four convenient, pre-programmed temperature settings - settings that try to anticipate when it's convenient for you to scale back on heating or cooling.
If you are like many homeowners and work outside the home during the day and have a different schedule on the weekend, a programmable thermostat can offer many benefits, and the return on your investment is usually within one year.
On the other hand, if you are home throughout the day, seven days a week, then a programmable thermostat will offer more limited benefits.
Source: ENERGY STAR®
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Residential Insulation Upgrade Rebate
Don’t let your energy bills go through the roof. Or the walls and floors, either.
You can save energy and money, while increasing comfort, by upgrading the insulation in your home. Attics, crawl spaces, and exterior walls are all places
where it can really pay to have the right amount of insulation. Making sure your home’s insulation level is adequate keeps heated or cooled air where it should be: inside your home.
Plus, the outside air temperature stays where it should be: outside!
Upgrade your insulation and get up to $300 back from CU. Making the investment to add more insulation to your home is an important decision.
To help make it affordable, CU electric or natural gas residential customers are eligible for a 20% rebate, up to $300, of the total cost of insulation upgrades.
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Irrigation System Rain Sensor Rebate
Rain sensor devices automatically shut off in-ground irrigation systems during and after rain showers, and allow the systems to go back to their normal cycle once the sensor dries out.
These devices can save tremendous amounts of otherwise wasted irrigation water.
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Home$ense Energy Audit
This on-site residential service shows you where energy in your home is being wasted and recommends ways to reduce energy and water usage. Each participant also receives a water heater insulation blanket, a kitchen faucet aerator, a low-flow showerhead and a high-efficiency compact fluorescent light bulb. This service, normally $200, only costs you $100, which can be paid in convenient installments on your utility bill.
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Water Irrigation Gauge Giveaway
Did you know your lawn only needs one inch of water a week? Request a free water irrigation gauge to make sure you aren't overwatering.
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Questions?
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Ask Our Experts
If you have questions about any of our energy management programs or rebates, please feel free to contact us online or by phone at (417) 874-8200.
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