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Comfort Advantage homes must have a heat pump
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Comfort Advantage can help you save money
One of our goals at Pearl River Valley Electric is to provide members with information about using energy wisely. When building or remodeling a home, energy effi ciency should be a high priority. For more than 20 years our Comfort Advantage new home program has helped members save money on their monthly bills and increase the resale values of their homes. Comfort Advantage energy-effi ciency standards are based on years of experience, and they are continually being updated.
The program now offers the following benefi ts for new homes:
• Comfort Advantage homes qualify for up to 150 feet of free underground service. • Comfort Advantage Plus homes qualify for up to 150 feet of free underground service and a rebate of $500. • Geothermal heat pump installations qualify for an additional $500 rebate. • Natural gas instantaneous water heaters may now be used in Comfort Advantage homes (electric instantaneous water heaters do not qualify). Note: Electric instantaneous water heaters will not qualify for either program. Visit us online at www.PRVEPA.com In addition, upgrading from an existing electric furnace or conventional air conditioner to a 15 SEER or higher heat pump qualifi es for a rebate of $400. The Comfort Advantage program can help make your energy decisions a breeze. We also offer free building consultations and HVAC load calculations. For more information, contact
Scott Arinder, member services representative, at 601-731-7809.
1. Flex duct work will be limited to runs of 8 feet or less. 2. Ducts in unconditioned space must be wrapped with R-6 or higher insulation. 3. Wall insulation must have an R-value of 13 or greater. 4. Attic insulation must have an R-value of 38 or greater. 5. A Comfort Advantage home must have double pane insulated windows with a U-value and an SHGC-value of .60 or less. 6. A Comfort Advantage Plus home must have double pane insulated windows with a U-value and an SHGC-value of .40 or less. 7. Comfort Advantage homes must have a heat pump of 14 SEER or better. 8. Comfort Advantage Plus home must have a heat pump of 15 SEER or better. (Homes with geothermal heat pumps automatically qualify for the program.)
