Despite the fact that Nebraskans may not have needed as much air conditioning as those in the Southwest did last summer, 2023 has already matched for the most years with over 100 degree days.
The program’s Energy Efficiency Assistance Program enables homeowners with low incomes to be eligible for energy-saving upgrades
For many, it will result in increased utility expenses and more A/C use. Nearly 20 million Americans have unpaid utility bills as of May.
According to Omaha Public Power’s manager of advocacy solutions, Britton Gabel, the program’s Energy Efficiency Assistance Program enables homeowners with low incomes to be eligible for up to $2,000 in energy-saving upgrades. They are required to take part in a home energy assessment, which, according to him, frequently finds five areas that need improvement.
In a report from Kiowa County Press, Gabel included the following: rim-joist insulation, LED retrofits, which entail improved illumination, window and door sealing, and insulation. And aging, ineffective equipment are among the additional factors.
Gabel said that renters and owners in their 13-county area with incomes under 200 percent of the federal poverty level, or $60,000 for a family of four, are qualified.
He mentioned that their heat pump installation rebates and smaller energy-saving incentives like their Cool Smart and Smart Thermostat programs are very well-liked non-income-based incentives. On the OPPD website, you may find information on these and other incentive programs as well as tax advantages under the Inflation Reduction Act.
Nebraska Public Power District also receives a lot of interest in its incentives for heat-pump installation
In addition to serving retail and wholesale clients in 84 of Nebraska’s 93 counties, the Nebraska Public Power District also receives a lot of interest in its incentives for heat-pump installation.
According to the district’s energy efficiency supervisor, Steve Zach, they use roughly two-thirds of their incentive budget. On a lesser scale, he mentioned that they have a highly popular cooling system tune-up that comes with a $30 credit.
According to Zach, they’ll check for things like filters, refrigerant levels and pressures, and maybe whether your outdoor unit is plugged with cotton. These professionals frequently discover elements that will enable those devices to operate considerably more effectively in the future to have energy efficiency.
The EnergyWise program from Nebraska Public Power offers incentives for residences, businesses, agricultural enterprises, lawn and garden projects, and electric vehicles.
Zach viewed the initiatives as a “win-win-win.”
Zach said that, and in my opinion it demonstrates how much we value our clients during energy efficiency. That these actions are being taken because they are best for everyone involved—including ourselves, them, and the environment.
Customers can learn more about the energy-saving incentives provided by 18 additional Nebraska power utilities in addition to Nebraska Public Power to address energy efficiency at EnergyWisenebraska.com.
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