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Did you know you might be paying more than necessary to heat and cool your home?
That's because many homes are under-insulated, drafty or have ineffiecient heating
systems.
Now with Home Performance with ENERGY STAR there's something you can
do about it.
Building Performance Solutions is a participating BPI (Building
Performance Institute) accredited home Performance contractor that can show you ways
to improve the energy efficiency of your home and save you money.
And, if you are income eligible, you may qualify for an incentive to pay for making
energy efficiency improvements to your home.
You may also qualify for a low-interest ENERGY STAR Financing or
the New York Energy $mart Loan Fund.
Click here for more information about Financial Assistance.
Have a Comprehensive Home Assessment done by Building Permance Solutions
(a BPI accredited contractor) and find out
how to lower your energy costs by up to 40% and improve your air quality
at the same time. Find out what home performance with Energy Star can mean
to you. You can also qualify for low interest Energy Star financing to
cover the cost of upgrades and improvements. There are also cash
incentives for upgrading lighting and appliances. Contact us for more information.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Home Performance program.
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Q. What kind of work can I get done?
A.Some of the more common work includes adding insultion, reducing drafts (air sealing),
and repairing or upgrading heating systems. We can also provide
additional information on what can be done to improve the energy efficiency, health
and safety, and durability of your home. More information about
insulating. More information on framing techniques.
Q. How do I find out if I'm eligible to receive an incentive?
A. If your househod income is at or below the income listed for your household size,
you may qualify for an incentive through Assisted Home Performance with ENERGY STAR.
Click here to view the Income Guidelines.
Q. Are there incentives for apartment building owners?
A. Yes, incentives are available to the owner, if the owner or tenants
in a 1 - to 4-family building are income eligible. Contact
us for more information.
Q. Will a home inspection include a carbon monoxide check?
A. Yes. We will check carbon monoxide levels when doing a home assessment.
Should a carbon monoxide problem be present, we must correct it before any other
work can be done on the home. |