Sustainable Energy Utility (SEU) - Efficiency Plus Homes Heating and Cooling Rebate Program

The Delaware Sustainable Energy Utility (SEU) offers rebates of up to $550 to state residents for the purchase and installation of energy efficient heating and cooling equipment in Delaware homes. In order to qualify for a rebate, the improvement be installed at a separately metered, owner-occupied attached (duplex, townhouse, condo, or multi-family) or detached single-family residence. Rebates are available for central air-conditioning units; air-source heat pumps; furnaces fueled by oil, natural gas, or propane; and boilers fueled by oil, natural gas, or propane. All equipment must meet minimum efficiency requirements and be installed by a program approved contractor in order to qualify for a rebate. Rebates are not available for new construction or for equipment installed on a commercial property. In addition, equipment must be purchased and installed on or after the opening date of the program (July 7, 2010) in order to qualify for incentives.

The program will accept applications until March 31, 2012 or until available funding is exhausted. The Delaware SEU is a non-profit organization created by the state of Delaware to foster a sustainable energy future for the state through conservation, efficiencies and the use of renewable energy sources.