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March 26, 2009
Boiler and Heating Rebates.
I attended a seminar at National Grid’s offices yesterday that detailed some of the rebates and incentives currently being offered.
Of particular interest (to me anyway) is the oil-to-natural gas conversion boiler being given for $699 up to 245,000 BTUs.
A steam boiler of this size normally costs about $2,700 to purchase outright.
Of course, installation and options are priced separately.
http://www.burnham.com/independ_boiler.htm
If the conversion includes the installation of an indirect water heater, an additional $300 rebate is paid to the customer.
http://www.htproducts.com/literature/lp-81.pdf
Mid efficiency upgrades:
For customers currently using gas for heating, a boiler upgrade to 85% efficiency or more, up to 300,000 BTUs pays a rebate of $500.
Boilers 300,000-499,000 BTUs at 85% efficiency pay the customer $1,000.
http://www.burnham.com/pvg_scg.htm
High efficiency upgrades:
Hot water heating system boilers that are upgraded to 90% efficient or greater units, up to 300,000 BTUs pay a $1,000 rebate.
Boilers sized 301,000-499,000 BTUs pay $1,500.
http://www.triangletube.com/
In addition to this, the federal government is offering a 30% rebate on the installation of a boiler of this type with a cap at $1,500.
Indirect-fired water heaters which are rapidly increasing in popularity, installed as part of a conversion OR an existing gas customer’s upgrade pay $300.
http://www.htproducts.com/literature/lp-81.pdf
Steam boilers rated at 82% efficiency (must have an intermittent ignition system, no pilot light) replaced as a gas-to-gas unit pay $200.
http://www.burnham.com/independ_boiler.htm
The installation of an outdoor boiler reset control will pay the client $100.
http://www.tekmarcontrols.com/literature/acrobat/d279.pdf
Replacing steam traps in a two-pipe steam heating system will pay $25 per trap.
http://rcwapp.itt.com/SS_F-T-FEATURES-ADV-DISADV.asp
To qualify for these rebates, it is not necessary to use a National Grid “authorized” contractor. Hiring a plumber or heating contractor licensed by the NYC DOB is all that is required.
Here’s one:
http://www.GatewayPlumbing.com
Comments
thanks for the info.
AFAIK govt. refund only for 90+% boilers and 95+% furnaces (http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=products.pr_tax_credits)
I also got an offer from the national grid to get back $1200 for conversion from oil to gas water heating. Is it related to you information?
Posted by: bobjohn at March 26, 2009 2:46 PM
What about replacing a gas forced air furnace and getting a rebate???
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 26, 2009 2:52 PM
That's right, Bobjohn.
Dave, the information I've got on rebates for furnaces is $100 and $400, up to 150,000 BTUs.
I don't know what the difference is though.
Posted by: Master Plvmber at March 26, 2009 5:09 PM
Master Plumber, great information!! It's important for homeowner's to know what they can gain by putting in new equipment and heating systems on all fronts. Comfort, lower energy bills and of course a little bit back from Uncle Sam doesn't hurt!! Good job!! See you at the next seminar, National Grid has been an excellent resource for information.
Posted by: Brooklyn Plumber at March 27, 2009 7:42 AM
Thanks for the info.
Posted by: mopar at March 27, 2009 3:31 PM
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