Wednesday, February 25, 2015

Wednesday, February 18, 2015

Elysian Energy Offers Home Energy Check-Up to Dominion VA Power Subscribers

Home Energy Check-Up

How does it work?

Check out our video detailing the measures and benefits!

Getting Started

Have a Home Energy Check-Up completed and you’ll receive a personalized report showing the projected energy and potential cost savings you could earn resulting from the implementation of options identified during the check-up.
Once you provide documentation that some of the recommended energy efficiency improvements have been made, a portion of the check-up price will be refunded, up to the full price of the check-up for measures completed at the time of the check-up.

Program Details

This program can help reduce costs while improving the efficiency of your home. We make it easy to participate and customize the recommendations to maximize the benefits for you.
The Home Energy Check-Up provides you with:
  • An on-site analysis of your  energy use
  • A report which contains cost-effective options and easy-to-follow recommendations to help you reduce your energy usage
  • Financial incentives that cover approved measures
  • Connection to prequalified contractors who can perform the work
  • Equipment installation at your convenience
Dominion’s Home Energy Check-Up offers incentives for the installation of a variety of energy saving measures, including:
  • compact florescent light bulbs,
  • efficient faucet aerators and showerheads,
  • replacement air filters for air conditioners,
  • door weather-stripping, and
  • smart outlet strips.
Here's a complete list of approved measures.

The Results

The average one-time incentive is approximately $230, based on the number of energy saving measures installed during the visit.
Note: One audit per location.

Participate Now

Contact local, participating contractor at Elysian Energy or Operations Director, Whitney Cooper at 240-393-4495 or whitney@elysianenergy.com.
On the day of the Home Energy Check-Up the contractor will do the following:
  • Perform a 2-3 hour walkthrough of your home
  • Upon completion of the Home Energy Check-Up, the contractor will generate a personalized report that recommends certain direct install measures that can be completed the day of the check-up and are eligible for rebates as well as project more advanced savings opportunities you can also take advantage of.
  • Ask for your information in order to complete the electronic rebate application for you
You will receive a confirmation email the day your rebate information is received.  After you receive the initial confirmation email, you can check your rebate status using Manage Your Account or by calling 1-888-366-8280.
Your rebate check will be mailed directly to you. Customers may also assign their rebate directly to the contractor for instant savings on the cost of services. Not all contractors offer the instant rebate option. Contact your participating contractor for additional rebate details.
For more information, check out the program FAQs or call 1-888-366-8280.

Additional Information

Friday, February 13, 2015

Maryland's Tax Free Weekend for Certain Energy Star Products

Shop Maryland Energy

From the MD Comptroller Website

Maryland's Tax Free Weekend for Certain Energy Star Products
Consumers will get a break from the state's 6 percent sales tax on qualifying Energy Star products from February 14-16, 2015. During Shop Maryland Energy weekend, the following Energy Star products are tax free:
  • Air conditioners
  • Washers and dryers
  • Furnaces
  • Heat pumps
  • Boilers
  • Solar water heaters (tax-exempt at all times now)
  • Standard size refrigerators
  • Dehumidifiers
  • Programmable thermostats
  • Compact fluorescent light bulbs
  • Light-emitting diode (LED) light bulbs
Shop Maryland Energy weekend will occur in perpetuity (or until legislative amendment) from the Saturday immediately preceding the third Monday in February until the third Monday of February. Additionally, a tax free week on clothing and footwear priced $100 or less will occur every year during the second week of August.
From 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, February 14, through midnight on Monday, February 16, 2015, qualifying ENERGY STAR products will be exempt from Maryland’s six percent sales tax. A list of exempt and taxable items is available on the Comptroller’s Web site at www.marylandtaxes.com, or by calling the Taxpayer Service Section at 410-260-7980 in Central Maryland or toll-free 1-800-MD TAXES from elsewhere.
More information on Shop Maryland Energy


 
Links for Shop Maryland Energy
Agency Information
Office of the Comptroller
Comptroller Initiatives
Shop Maryland Energy