Energy Efficiency Rebates

Unitil (Gas) - Residential Energy Efficiency Program

Unitil Energy Systems residential energy efficiency rebate program

program summary
Unitil offers its New Hampshire residential gas customers a number of programs to encourage more energy-efficient homes. The Home Performance with Energy Star Program is available to customers with higher than average energy bills. The program includes a home energy audit which identifies potential areas for energy efficiency improvements. Qualifying improvements can result in a 50% utility rebate for the customer, up to $4,000.  Common energy savings improvements utilized by the program include:

  • Sealing air leaks and adding insulation
  • Improving heating and cooling systems
  • Sealing ductwork
  • Upgrading lighting, appliances, and water heating equipment
  • Installing renewable energy systems

Until also offers rebates for residential new construction through the Natural Gas Energy Star Homes/Residential New Construction Program. To receive rebates, new homes must meet certain energy efficiency criteria. See the contact listed below for more information. Lastly, Until offers mail-in rebates on the purchase of a variety of Energy Star-certified products.

eligible technologies
Equipment Insulation, Furnaces, Boilers, Programmable Thermostats, Energy Mgmt. Systems/Building Controls, Caulking/Weather-stripping, Duct/Air sealing, Building Insulation, Comprehensive Measures/Whole Building, Custom/Others pending approval, Other EE
website
http://unitil.com/energy-efficiency/energy-efficiency-programs/natural-gas-programs-rebates-assistance
program administrator
Gas Networks
list of rebates
Programmable Thermostats - Minimum rebate of $25
Furnaces - Minimum rebate of $300 per Unit
Boilers - Maximum rebate of $1000 per Unit
Comprehensive Measures/Whole Building - Flat rebate of 50%
program notes
August 26, 2015
Updated program entry with 2015 information. Rebate amounts have not changed, but the maximum incentive for the income-eligible assistance program increased from $5,000 to $8,000. 
August 10, 2017
Updated incentive levels and eligible technologies.
May 14, 2019
Annual review, changes to incentives.
July 27, 2022
Annual Review, updated program description and eligible incentives
May 14, 2024
Annual review, new technologies have been added.