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Cooling

As much as half of the energy used in your home goes to heating and cooling.  The COOLAdvantage Program provides rebates towards the purchase and installation of energy-efficient electric central air conditioners or heat pumps. By choosing ENERGY STAR-qualified equipment and taking steps to optimize the performance of your cooling equipment, you are helping to prevent global warming and promoting cleaner air while enhancing the comfort of your home.
Central Air Conditioners
Recent studies show that the average electric central air conditioner will consume 2 times the required energy. Year after year, that could result in hundreds of dollars wasted on energy bills. ENERGY STAR qualified central air conditioners have a higher SEER than today’s standard models. SEER, the Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio, measures energy efficiency. The higher the SEER, the greater level of efficiency your central air conditioner will have.  ENERGY STAR qualified central air conditioners are approximately 8% more efficient than standard models. Since sizing and proper installation of a central air conditioning system are critical to energy efficiency and home comfort, it is important to hire a qualified technician.
Heat Pumps

• Air-Source Heat Pumps (ASHPs)

ASHPs, often used in moderate climates, use the difference between outdoor and indoor air temperatures to cool and heat your home. For example, they work in cold weather because the air is warmer than the refrigerant in the system and causes it to boil into a gas. This gas is then compressed which drives the temperature up to 120 degrees or more. This hot gas transfers heat to your home. High efficiency ASHPs use less energy than conventional models. They also come with higher HSPF ratings. HSPF, the Heating and Seasonal Performance Factor, measures the heating efficiency of heat pumps.

• Geothermal Heat Pumps (GHPs)

By using stable temperature conditions in the ground, GHPs cool and heat your home. In addition to providing much lower energy bills, high efficiency GHPs are quieter and include water-heating capabilities. Although initially expensive, they quickly pay back the homeowner with significant cost savings. GHPs are most often installed in new homes and require a duct system.
Find out more information on the COOLAdvantage Program.