Greensboro Better Buildings
Get paid to save with new City of Greensboro energy program
BetterBuildings for Greensboro makes it easy and affordable to find and stop energy waste - for every resident of Greensboro. Take advantage of limited time grants, rebates and special financing options to save money and energy while making your home more comfortable.
Apply now www.betterbuildingsgreensboro.org BE SURE TO LET THEM KNOW YOU HEARD ABOUT THE PROGRAM FROM APPLEBLOSSOM ENERGY.
It takes just four steps:
1. Apply
Click here to access the application for BetterBuildings for Greensboro.
2. Assess
Once you've been approved for the program and a HERO (Home Energy Response Officer) visits you, contact us for your energy assessment and a customized home energy plan. We are one of the few pre-screened, highly qualified contractors allowed to work under this program.
3. Act
Make suggested upgrades from the customized plan we provide to achieve a projected energy savings of at least 15%.
4. Ahhhh
Enjoy lower utility bills and a more comfortable home.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Better Buildings Program
1. Is anyone eligible for the program?
Yes as long as the property is located within Greensboro City limits and have been placed in service prior to January 1, 2010.
2. What types of buildings are NOT eligible?
Casinos and gambling institutions, pools, zoos, golf courses, aquariums
3. How much of the energy assessment cost is covered?
50% of assessment cost rebated after assessment is complete, the other 50% rebated after upgrades are complete
Single Family Residential: 100% up to $300, 50% up to $150 contingent upon completion of upgrade work
Multi Family Residential: $300 for 1st unit per building plus $100 for each additional unit per building
Non-Residential:
Smaller than 5,000 ft2 = $1,500
5,000-50,000 ft2= $7,500
Larger than 50,000 ft2= $10,000
How much of the cost of the upgrades is covered?
20% up to:
Single Family Residential: $4,000
Multi Family Residential: $2,000 for 1st unit per building plus $1,000 for each additional unit per building
Non-Residential:
Smaller than 5,000 ft2= the lesser of $.50/ft2 or $2,500
5,000 – 50,000 ft2–=the lesser of $.50/ft2 or $15,000
Larger than 50,000 ft2 = the lesser of $.50/ft2 or $40,000
What is an energy assessment?
A trained professional will review the building and identify potential upgrades that can be made and the energy savings the upgrades are expected to produce.
Eligible Items
SF and MF Residential
Basic Level - All required test-in and test-out procedures, Air & draft sealing, Ductwork sealing, Ductwork insulating, Attic, floor and wall insulation, including knee wall support Weather-stripping, Water heater and water line insulation, Low flow faucet aerators, Re-lamping of fixtures with CFL or LED lamps, Retrofits required to meet ventilation and moisture management requirements, Outside ducted kitchen and bath exhaust fans that meet ASHRAE 62.2 standards for ventilation
Intermediate Level - All Basic Level items listed above, Carbon monoxide (CO) and Radon detection equipment/tests, Attic radiant barriers, HVAC system tune-ups and re-commissioning, Replacement of non-Energy Star rated water heater with Energy Star rated model, Vapor barriers, Storm window and storm door repairs or installations, Window and door repairs
Whole Home Upgrades - All Basic and Intermediate Level items listed above, Replacement of 10 SEER or less HVAC, heat pumps, or air conditioners with new systems, Replacement of windows and doors with Energy Star rated replacement units, New lighting fixtures required to utilize CFL or LED lamps, Non Energy Star appliance replacements with Energy Star rated appliances, including:
o Dishwasher
o Refrigerator
o Freezer
o Clothes Washer
o Dehumidifiers
o Window A/C units Renewable energy system installations, including:
o Photovoltaic (PV) systems integrated into the grid
o Solar-assisted water heating
o Geo-thermal water heating
o See Note below concerning solar systems limitations
Non-Residential - All of the items described above for residential uses, Boilers and cooling towers, HVAC and lighting controls, Re-commissioning of installed HVAC and lighting systems
