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The City's Energy Conservation & Rebate Program
$100 REBATE FOR OLD REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZERS Retire that old refrigerator or freezer energy hog and receive a $100 rebate.
Take your old, still operating, 10 cubic feet or larger refrigerator or freezer to the Regional Transfer Station. Units must be clean inside – no leftovers allowed. Be sure to get a receipt as proof of recycling. Fill out the rebate application and turn in with your receipt to City Hall.
The charge to recycle this type of appliance is $30 so this will net you $70 back in your pocket after the rebate! What a Deal!
Rebate available only for City of Port Angeles Electric Utility Customers, and limit 1 rebate per household.
Rebate application available at City Hall or click Residential Appliance Rebates
CITY CUSTOMERS CAN QUALIFY FOR THOU$AND$ IN REBATE$ Posted March 9, 2010 -
City of Port Angeles Electric Utility customers can potentially receive thousands of dollars in rebates from the City's Weatherwise Service program to help them save energy and money by adding insulation and replacing old windows and glass doors.
The City offers rebates of up to 85 cents per square foot to add insulation to attics, walls, and crawlspaces; and rebates up to $6 per square foot to replace windows and glass sliding doors. When combined with other incentives for efficiency measures such as replacing electric strip heating with a heat pump, City customers could potentially receive thousands of dollars per household in rebates for combining a series of conservation measures.
“The program's goal is long-term energy savings, and customers who take part will likely see an increase in their home's comfort right away,” said Bob Kajfasz, the City's Weatherwise Service Administrator.
Adding insulation is in many cases the single most cost-effective addition a customer can make to cut heating bills. For example, by adding 1,500 square feet of R-49 insulation to an un-insulated attic, a customer could be eligible for a $1,275 rebate from the City, or about one-half of the total cost. Replacing 200 square feet of windows with newer, energy-efficient models could qualify a customer for a $1,200 rebate, which would cover 15 to 20 percent of the cost.
The estimated energy savings from adding R-49 insulation to 1500 square feet of un-insulated attic is about 1,200 kilowatt-hours per year, or about $70 annual utility bill savings. For windows, a typical home could save about 1,500 kilowatt-hours per year, or about $80 annually in utility bill savings. “So a customer who installs these improvements stands to save quite a bit of heating energy, and those savings can continue over time. Plus, they have a home that's more comfortable and, in many cases, more valuable,” added Kajfasz.
Restrictions apply and federal tax credits that are available for insulation and qualified windows. For assistance call 360-417-4713 or email: conservation@cityofpa.us. Savings will vary depending on type and size of home, when it was built, type of heating system, number of occupants, and other factors.
These conservation incentives are part of the City's overall residential conservation program aimed at saving energy. The Weatherwise Service also offers funding for energy-efficiency improvements for City commercial and industrial customers.
~ In Partnership With the Community ~
The City of Port Angeles, in cooperation with the Bonneville Power Administration and the Department of Energy's Energy Star ® program, offers a variety of energy conservation programs.
Programs range from conservation tips for residences to incentives for custom energy conservation projects for commercial and industrial customers.
You can download most forms from this web page by clicking on their names highlighted in bold print, or call our information request line by calling (360) 417-4713, or email conservation@cityofpa.us.
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Federal Tax Credits for Conservation Tax credits up to $1500 are available for qualified home improvements "placed in service" from January 1, 2009 through December 31, 2010.
The credits are available for improvements to a taxpayer's principal residence. Certain restrictions and exceptions apply.
A tax credit can provide significant savings. It reduces the amount of income tax you have to pay. Unlike a deduction, which reduces the amount of income subject to tax, a tax credit directly reduces the tax itself.
The final rules and forms to clarify which products and services qualify for the tax credits will be developed by The Internal Revenue Service (IRS). You must refer to the final IRS rules to determine what qualifies for the tax credit.
Smart Metering & Time-Of-Use Rate
By shifting your energy use from heavy load hours, called KWHH, (Monday through Saturday from 6am to 10pm) to light load hours, called KWHL, (Monday through Saturday from 10pm to 6am and all day Sunday) you can reduce your energy costs.
Examples of the most convenient ways to shift energy use include:
Install a time clock on a water heater.
Operate appliances only during light load hours.
Reduce the temperature setting of your heating system during light load hours.
Alter your lifestyle and habits to shift other energy use to light load hours.
Smart Metering A typical meter records energy use and keeps track of total energy use, but does not record which day or what time of day the energy was consumed. A smart meter is required in order to participate in the optional Time-Of-Use rate.
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A smart meter is programmable and separately records energy usage during heavy-load hours (KWHH) and light-load hours (KWHL), and peak demand during KWHH.
For complete information including requirements, details about costs and potential savings, please download either the Residential or Commercial applications below.
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Energy Conservation in the Home The average household in the City of Port Angeles uses 1440 kWh per month.
The largest energy use in most homes is space heating, so energy consumption is typically higher in the winter and lower in the summer. Some basic tips on saving energy in the home are available in the City's Conservation Tips brochure.
The City also provides free energy saving devices such as low flow showerheads and faucet aerators. Details are available in the Conservation Devices brochure.
For a more detailed look at your energy consumption, you can compare your home's energy performance with other U.S. households at ENERGY STAR Home Energy Yardstick.
To get the most accurate information from these free assessment tools you will need to have your household's past twelve months energy consumption available.
Energy Conservation and Home Improvements
If you are considering making improvements to your existing home, the City can help you make it more energy efficient. Rebates are available for: air-sealing, increased insulation levels, energy efficient window replacement, and heat pump conversions. For details on the rebates see the City's Residential Rebates brochure.
To qualify the house must be electrically heated and provided electricity by the City of Port Angeles. Some rebates are only available for work performed by a City Authorized Contractor.
The City must provide advance written approval of work being performed to qualify for a rebate. See the following sections for details on rebates and applications.
Thermal Insulation Increasing insulation levels in your home can make it more comfortable and reduce heating needs. The City offers rebates for upgrading thermal insulation levels in ceilings, floors and walls of existing houses.
Window Replacement The City offers a rebate for replacing single pane windows, single pane windows with storm windows, or metal framed dual pane windows with windows that have a National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC) rated U-value of 0.30 or lower.
The Window Buyer's Guide provides valuable information on replacement windows. To qualify for a rebate, the new windows must be installed in accordance with the Weatherization Material & Installation Specifications. To qualify for a rebate the windows must be in an area that is electrically heated. This rebate is not available for new construction.
Heat Pumps
If you are considering converting your current electric heating system to a heat pump, rebates are available to help you install a more efficient heat pump.
The Heat Pump Buyer's Guide provides valuable information on how heat pumps work and the economics of installing a heat pump. To qualify for a rebate the heat pump must be in installed in an existing home that is electrically heated and installed in accordance with the Air-Source Heat Pump Installation Specifications. This rebate is not available for new construction.
The first step is to complete a Heat Pump Rebate Application. Rebates are only available for work performed by City Authorized Contractor. The City must provide advance written approval before work is performed to qualify for a rebate.
Residential Lighting Program
Electric lighting accounts for 20% of all electricity used in the United States. In the typical residence, lighting may account for 10% of the total energy use.
By using electronically ballasted fluorescent lighting, you can save up to 70% of the energy used for lighting in your home.
Change-A-Light Now you can purchase specially priced ENERGY STAR CFLs available at local retailers. These ENERGY STAR CFLs are available in different sizes and shapes to fit in almost any fixture, both indoors and outdoors.
Look for the CFLs in the store displays with the Change a Light Change the World sign at these local retailers: Costco, Wal-Mart, Home Depot, and Albertson's.
Lighting Rebates If you are changing lighting in your home, rebates are available for the purchase and installation of electronically ballasted lighting fixtures and lamps and screw-in Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFLs) that are Energy Star ® approved and are not part of the Change-A-Light program.
Information on lighting rebates and the rebate application for lighting products is available in the Residential Lighting Rebates brochure. Information on approved lighting products is available at the Energy Star ® website at: www.energystar.gov . Valuable information on the proper use and selection of lighting products is available at: www.lightingplans.com.
CFL DISPOSAL
Compact Fluorescent Lights (CFL) contain a small amount of mercury that allows the bulbs to burn efficiently. For information on disposal and clean up of broken CFLs and mercury is available below.
CFLs and Mercury - FAQs Note: You must have Adobe Acrobat reader installed to view this file.
For information on local disposal options for CFLs and other fluorescent lighting, visit the City'sRecycling webpage
Appliance Rebates Major appliances can account for up to 35% of residential electric consumption. Federal appliance efficiency standards have helped to assure energy efficiency in home appliances. However, appliances are available with higher efficiency ratings than the Federal standards.
The City now offers a $100 rebate for recycling old refrigerators and freezers. Details on the recycling rebate are available in the Residential Appliance Rebates brochure.
The City offers rebates for residential customers purchasing and installing clothes washers, dishwashers, refrigerator or electric water heaters. Information on appliance rebates and the rebate application for appliances is available in the Residential Appliance Rebates brochure.
Clothes washers and refrigerators that qualify are currently listed as an approved Energy Star ® appliance on the Energy Star ® website at: www.energystar.gov . Energy Star ® approved dishwashers with an energy factor* (EF) of 0.65 or better qualify. A list of qualified models is in the Dishwasher List. Or visit the Energy Star® website at: www.energystar.gov.
Qualifying electric water heaters must meet the required energy factor* (EF) for its size and have a minimum warranty of 10 years. A water heater with a 20-year warranty and the appropriate EF may qualify for a larger rebate. All qualifying water heaters must meet the minimum warranty and energy factor ratings in the table below.
Water
Heater
10-year Minimum Warranty
20-year Minimum Warranty
Size in Gallons
Energy Factor
Energy Factor
30-39
0.93
0.94
40-49
0.93
0.94
50-64
0.93
0.94
65-79
0.91
0.94
80-105
0.91
0.92
106-119
0.91
0.91
*Energy Factor (EF) is the average annual energy efficiency of an appliance as determined by a standard test procedure. The higher the number, the more efficient the appliance.
Renewable Energy Systems
The City offers rebates for installing approved Photovoltaic Systems and Solar Water Heating Systems. The Photovoltaic System Buyers Guide brochure provides valuable information on how a typical photovoltaic system works and the economics of installing a system.
Solar Water Heating
The City offers rebates for installing an approved Solar Water Heating System.
The Solar Water Heating Rebates Brochure provides valuable information on how solar water heating works and the economics of installing a system. To qualify for a rebate the solar water heating system must be in installed in a home that has a conventional electric water heater. For more information on Solar Water Heating Systems come in and see the demonstration project at City Hall.
Energy Conservation for Commercial and Industrial Customers
If you are considering making improvements to your existing commercial building, the City can help you.
Rebates are available for new commercial appliances including refrigerators, freezers, and clothes washers. For details see the City's Commercial Appliance Rebates brochure. Rebates are also available for qualifying insulation upgrades in office and retail buildings with 5000 square foot floor areas or less.
For details on the available rebates see the City's Rebates For Business brochure. To qualify the building must be electrically heated and insulation must be installed in accordance with the Weatherization Material & Installation Specifications. These rebates are not available for new construction.
Commercial and Industrial Lighting Improvements
Rebates are available for qualified lighting improvements in existing commercial and industrial buildings. For details on the available rebates see the City's Rebates for Business brochure.
To qualify the building must be electrically heated. These rebates are not available for new construction.
Commercial and Industrial Energy Efficiency Projects
Rebates for energy efficiency improvements to commercial and industrial buildings may be available from the City. The City must provide written approval of Custom Project Proposals before any equipment is purchased or any work is performed to qualify for a rebate.
Retire that old refrigerator or freezer energy hog and receive a $100 rebate. 
The City offers rebates of up to 85 cents per square foot to add insulation to attics, walls, and crawlspaces; and rebates up to $6 per square foot to replace windows and glass sliding doors. When combined with other incentives for efficiency measures such as replacing electric strip heating with a heat pump, City customers could potentially receive thousands of dollars per household in rebates for combining a series of conservation measures. 
The average household in the City of Port Angeles uses 1440 kWh per month. 
To qualify the house must be electrically heated and provided electricity by the City of Port Angeles. Some rebates are only available for work performed by a 
Increasing insulation levels in your home can make it more comfortable and reduce heating needs. The City offers rebates for upgrading thermal insulation levels in ceilings, floors and walls of existing houses. 
The City offers a rebate for replacing single pane windows, single pane windows with storm windows, or metal framed dual pane windows with windows that have a National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC) rated U-value of 0.30 or lower. 
If you are changing lighting in your home, rebates are available for the purchase and installation of electronically ballasted lighting fixtures and lamps and screw-in Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFLs) that are Energy Star ® approved and are not part of the Change-A-Light program.
Major appliances can account for up to 35% of residential electric consumption. Federal appliance efficiency standards have helped to assure energy efficiency in home appliances. However, appliances are available with higher efficiency ratings than the Federal standards. 
Clothes washers and refrigerators that qualify are currently listed as an approved Energy Star ® appliance on the Energy Star ® website at: 
The Solar Water Heating Rebates Brochure provides valuable information on how solar water heating works and the economics of installing a system. To qualify for a rebate the solar water heating system must be in installed in a home that has a conventional electric water heater. For more information on Solar Water Heating Systems come in and see the demonstration project at City Hall. 
