Energy Efficiency Programs
Offered by Ohio utility companies
American Electric Power
“Save Money & Energy “
 Appliance Recycling
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Receive $25.00
Free pick-up of old appliance
Must be an AEP customer
Freezer or Fridge must be 10 to 30 cubic feet
in size, emply and operational at time of pickup
– Used on a full-time basis as a secondary unit
American Electric Power
“Save Money & Energy”
 SMART Lighting Discounts
– Discounts on Energy Star CFLs
– Available at local retailers
• Home Depot, Costco, Sam’s Club
– Online at www.gridSmartohiocom
American Electric Power
“Save Money & Energy”
 Neighbor to Neighbor
– Customers of AEP Ohio
– At or below 200% of the
Federal Poverty Income
Guidelines
• Family of four earning up to
$44,100 per year
– Have paid a minimum of $100
on their bill in the last 90 days.
(Exceptions for senior citizens
will apply.)
– Have a minimum balance of
$100 on their AEP Ohio bill
American Electric Power
“Save Money & Energy”
 Neighbor to Neighbor
– How to apply
• Visit an agency in your area
to complete an application
• Visit Dollar Energy Fund’s
Web site at
www.dollarenergyfund.org to
find an agency
– Program will continue until
funds are depleted
American Electric Power
“Save Money & Energy”
 Online Energy Calculator
– Home energy calculator
• Estimates of energy use
based on your household
– Appliance calculator
• Estimates of energy use
based on your energy use in
each room of your home
– Lighting calculator
• Estimates of energy use for
the lighting in your home
Columbia Gas of Ohio
“Simple Energy Solutions”
 EnergyStar Programmable
Thermostat
– $25 mail-in rebate or
– Purchase on-line at
www.ColumbiaGasOhio.com/e-store
 High-Performance Energy-Efficient
Showerhead
– $10 mail-in rebate or
– Purchase on-line at
www.ColumbiaGasOhio.com/e-store
Columbia Gas of Ohio
 Bill Payment Assistance
– Apply through the local
community action
agency
– Income is between
175% and 200% of the
federal poverty
guidelines.
– Available until funds are
spent
Columbia Gas of Ohio
 WarmChoice Weatherization
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Home energy inspection
Attic and wall insulation
Air sealing
Furnace or water heater repair
or replacement
– Safety checks of gas
appliances
 Reduce gas usage by an
average of 28%
Columbia Gas of Ohio
“Warm Choice Weatherization”
 Program administered by:
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Corporation for Ohio Appalachian Development (COAD)
800-807-9781 or 740-594-8499
Ground Level Solutions (GLS)
800-537-8210 or 614-861-7992
Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC)
614-621-1171
Neighborhood Housing Services of Toledo
419-691-2900
Columbia Gas of Ohio
“Home Performance Solutions”
 Home Performance Solutions
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Available to Non-PIPP customers
Energy Efficiency Program
Home Audit for low fee
Fee is refunded if suggested improvements are
implemented
Dayton Power & Light
 Appliance Recycling
– Removal of old appliance
– $25 rebate
 Program Requirements
– DP&L residential customer
– Refrigerator or freezer must be empty and in
working condition
– Must be 10 – 30 cubic feet in size
– The owner of the appliance must give
permission for it to be picked up and recycled
Dominon East Ohio Gas
 Housewarming Weatherization
– Customers at or below 200% of the federal
poverty guidelines
– Home energy inspection
– Attic and wall insulation
– Air sealing
– Furnace or water heater repair or replacement
– Safety checks of gas appliances
Duke Energy
“Save Energy & Money”
 EnergyStar Products
– Online Energy Store
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CFL bulbs
Energy kits
Low-flow showerheads
Outlet insulators
 www.dukeenergy/kit.com
Duke Energy
“Save Energy & Money”
 Power Manager
– Customers allow the utility to cycle
down their aid conditioner
– Receive a one time credit of $25$35
– Receive a credit each time they are
cycled down
– Cycle down usually mid morning to
early evening – May - September
Duke Energy
“Save Energy & Money”
 Personalized Energy Report
– Complete a home energy report
– On-line or by mail
– Receive a report on how to better
manage energy
– Receive an Energy Efficiency
Starter Kit
• CFLs
• Low-flow showerhead
• Weather-stripping
Duke Energy
“Save Energy & Money”
 Smart Saver
– Rebates for:
• High-efficiency heat pump
• Air Conditioner
• Gas furnace
– Guidelines
• Existing or new home
– Call 1-866-785-6209
Duke Energy
 Energy Maintenance Service
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Maintenance of Heating & Cooling Equipment
Senior and/or Disabled
At or below 175% of the federal poverty level
Own their home
Heat with Duke Energy supplied or distributed
gas or electric
 Administered by:
– People Working Cooperatively - 513-351-7921
– Clermont County Community Services – 513732-2277
Duke Partners with Lowe’s
to promote energy saving CFLs
 Offers a 40% discount on CFL bulbs.
 Duke Energy customers can print a coupon
from the company’s Web site.
 Purchase Bright Effects
Energy Star CFL bulbs.
Duke Energy
Home Weatherization
– Up to 200% of the federal
poverty guidelines
– Duke Energy gas or electric
customer
– Gas or electric is primary
heating source
– Single family home or
apartment with 8 units or less
Duke Energy
Services may include:
– Furnace or heat pump clean &
tune
– Energy efficiency light bulbs
– Water heater wrap
– Weather-striping and piping
wrap
– Duct sealing
– Wall and attic insulation
Administered by:
• People Working Cooperatively – 513-351-7921
Duke Energy
 Residential Low-Income Pilot
Program
– Provides lower rates to lowincome, low-usage natural gas
customers by providing lower rates
– 10,000 participants
– Use less than 900Ccf annually
– At or below 175% of the federal
poverty guidelines
– Not currently enrolled in PIPP
Duke Energy
 Residential Low-Income Pilot Program
– Applications available
• Duke Energy’s customer service office
• www.duke-energy.com/ohio/savings/oh-res-lowincome-pilot
• Community Action Agency
• Call Duke Energy at 513-421-9500
FirstEnergy
 Direct Load Control
– Customer receives a thermostat
– Agrees to allow FirstEnergy to cycle down air
conditioning up to 20 times per year
– $25 gift card for participation
– Must have central AC and use at least 1,000
kWh per month
FirstEnergy
 Online Energy Calculator
– www.firstenergycorp.com/Get_Help_With/
 Community Connections – Home
Weatherization
– Contact local community action agency
Vectren Energy Delivery of Ohio
 Project TEEM (Teaching Energy Efficiency
Measures) – weatherization
– Up to 200% of the federal poverty level
– Community Action Partnership at 1-800-6172673
 Project TEEM II
– Between 200 and 300% of the federal poverty
level
Vectren Energy Delivery of Ohio
 Online Energy Audit
 Online Energy Calculators
 Tips for Homeowners
 Tips for Renters
 How to Videos
– www.vectren.com
Vectren Energy Delivery of Ohio
 Cash Rebates
– Natural gas furnace (business) - $200
– Natural gas water heater (tankless) - $150
– Natural gas water heater (storage) (business)
- $100
– Natural gas residential boiler - $500
– www.vectren.com
Vectren Energy Delivery of Ohio
 Energy Audit and Home Performance Pilot
– Home energy audit
– Rebates for services performed – up to $500
– Under development
Federal Energy Credits
 Tax credits (for 2009 and 2010) include:
– Up to $1,500 for installation of
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New exterior windows and doors
Skylights
Storm windows and doors
Roofing.
Source: www.energystar.gov
Federal Energy Credits
 Tax credits (for 2009 and 2010) include:
– Up to $1,500 for purchase of:
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A highly-efficient central air conditioner,
Heat pump
Water heater or
Biomass stove.
Source: www.energystar.gov
Federal Energy Credits
 Tax credits (for 2009 and 2010) include:
– Up to $1,500 for installation of a
• Highly-efficient furnace or boiler.
– (AFUE (Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency) of 90% or higher for
gas, 85% or higher for oil).
– 30% of cost of:
• Geothermal heat pump
• Solar energy system
• Small wind energy system (placed in service before
December 31, 2016).
Source: www.energystar.gov
Federal Energy Credits
For Manufacturers and Builders
 $2,000 tax credit
– New energy-efficient home
– Achieves 50% energy savings
from heating and cooling over
the 2004 International Energy
Conservation Code (IEC).
– At least 20% of energy savings
must come from building
envelope improvements.
– House must be occupied
before December 31, 2009
Source: www.energystar.gov