This service assists customers in maximizing the energy efficiency of their homes. Customers can receive up to $2,500 in services; co-payments are required based on the measures installed.

Services include:

• Insulation
• Air sealing
• Thermostats
• Electric hot water measures
• Refrigerator rebates
• Lighting upgrades

This program is designed to assist members in maximizing the energy efficiency of their home. Members can receive a free Home Energy Analysis which will identify ways to reduce energy consumption, potentially saving money on your electric heating and cooling bill. We offer cash rebates up to $2,500 toward the purchase and installation of recommended efficiency products-from 50% to 100% off the regular price of some measures-to reduce your up-front investment in energy efficiency measures. A Home Energy Analysis is FREE to NH Electric Co-op members with electric heating systems and/or meeting certain minimum electricity usage levels per year. Contact the Co-op for details.

What is a Home Energy Analysis?

The Home Energy Analysis is an in-depth look at your energy usage and consists of:

• Auditing a home with a "blower door test" which reveals leaks in the home where heat can escape and cold air can infiltrate
• Checking the adequacy of insulation in the attic, walls and basement ceilings
• Evaluating accuracy of thermostats
• Inspecting electric hot water systems for proper insulation and settings
• Providing a computer analysis that calculates estimated savings and a return on investment for certain energy-efficient improvements if they are installed in the home

Recommendations may include:

• Air sealing to reduce air infiltration and air loss from the home
• Upgrading insulation to reduce conduction in attics, basements, crawl spaces and walls, minimizing heat loss in the winter and keeping heat out in the summer
• Replacing old thermostats on heating systems with new ones that are more accurate and can be set to adjust temperatures and save energy