State and federal governments make HVAC improvements easier, cheaper

It’s not just in your best interest to be energy-efficient, it’s in the best interest of your community – and the nation.

That’s why the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority and the federal government offer grants, low-interest loans and other funding incentives for both commercial and residential heating, ventilation and air-conditioning projects.

It’s a good policy. If the states can reduce their demand for energy, they can reduce reliance on foreign and domestic oil to fuel your boiler, or the power plant that generates your electricity. And they can reduce natural gas consumption, too.

That helps the environment. And it helps keep utility rates down. So when you take steps to save money, your neighbors save money, too.

Fortunately, Sure Temp is extremely well-versed in the available incentives. Our consultants can help commercial, industrial, institutional and residential customers find the programs and financing to make the projects affordable today, to save tomorrow.

Commercial and industrial projects

For commercial and industrial projects, NYSERDA provides:

• Up to $30,000 in incentives for pre-qualified efficiency projects on existing facilities.
• Up to $50,000 in technical assistance incentives.
• Between $7,500 and $15,000 for LEEDS-certified buildings, depending on size.

And the federal government adds:

• A tax deduction of up to $1.80 per square foot of facility for energy-efficient heating, ventilation, air conditioning, hot water and lighting projects.
• Accelerated depreciation for smart electric meters and other energy-savings equipment.
• A tax credit of up to $2,000 for energy-efficient new homes, plus low-cost federal bonding for qualified green housing projects.

Residential projects

For residential projects, NYSERDA provides:

• Up to $20,000 in low-cost financing for qualifying energy-efficiency projects on existing homes.

And the federal government adds:

• A 30 percent tax credit, up to $1,500, for energy-efficient windows, insulation, doors, roofs, and heating and cooling equipment. That credit lasts through 2010.
• A 30 percent tax credit, with no limit, for solar energy systems, small wind systems, geothermal heat pumps, and residential fuel cell and microturbine systems through 2016.

And as a further boost, New York State Electric & Gas Corp. offers rebates from $100 to $1,000 for installing energy-efficient furnaces and boilers.

Each program has its own requirements, so you need an expert in how they work to help you before you hire an expert to make the project work for you. Good thing Sure Temp has experts in both.