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Newsminer: Rebate program begins for energy-efficient homes

From the Fairbanks Daily Newminer May 16, 2008

The Alaska Housing Finance Corp. kicks off a rebate program today to reimburse property owners for making their homes more energy-efficient.

The new program will supplement a long-running weatherization effort available to residents who earn up to, but not above, the state’s median income.

The rebate program and a dramatic expansion to the weatherization program come amidst — and in response to — rocketing energy prices.

Energy raters in Fairbanks said Wednesday they’re already busier than usual this spring with calls from people looking to cut their long-term heating bills at home.

The demand for home analyses will likely grow under the rebate program, which housing officials say is only available to homeowners who consult with a qualified energy rater.

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Newsminer: Interior lawmakers find holes in Palin's energy proposition

From the Fairbanks Daily Newsminer May 20, 2008

Interior lawmakers are still reviewing Gov. Sarah Palin’s plan for short-term energy cost relief, but a few said Monday they were concerned about regional balance and assistance for businesses.

Palin’s proposal would give every Alaskan $100 a month — through debit cards — that could be spent on heating fuel, electricity, gasoline or other energy products. It would also give grants to electric utilities that would cover 60 percent of the cost of electricity to residential and commercial customers.

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Newsminer: Rebate program begins for energy-efficient homes

From The Fairbanks Daily Newsminer May 16, 2008

The Alaska Housing Finance Corp. kicks off a rebate program today to reimburse property owners for making their homes more energy-efficient.

The new program will supplement a long-running weatherization effort available to residents who earn up to, but not above, the state’s median income.

The rebate program and a dramatic expansion to the weatherization program come amidst — and in response to — rocketing energy prices.

Click here to read the full article.

AHFC Home Energy Rebate Program

With the passing of Senate Bill 256, 100 million dollars was allotted for home energy rebates in the state of Alaska. The Alaska Housing Finance Corporation (AHFC) is in the process of implementing a “Home Energy Rebate Grant Program” that “will rebate up to $10,000 to a homeowner who improves the energy efficiency of his or her home.” See the AHFC Home Energy Rebate Grant Program Guidelines.

The rebate program assists homeowners in making the most energy efficient improvements for their home. Home energy raters will evaluate homes before & after the improvements to determin the base energy rating and the number of steps improved after work is complete. The more the home’s energy efficiency improves, the greater the possible rebate. The final program will be announced soon. 

The facts (see the AHFC Weatherization/Rebates page for additional information)

The home energy rebate program has no income requirements.

  • Alaskans may participate in either the rebate or the weatherization program, not both.
  • The goal is long-term energy savings for Alaskans.
  • The amount of the rebate received under the home energy program will depend on how much the home efficiency improves. Improvement is based on a rating scale. When a home moves up from one rating level to a higher one, that is a step improvement. The more steps a home improves, the greater the rebate (up to a pre-set limit) and the more efficient the home.
  • Rebates may not cover the full amount of improvements. A loan for additional funds may be needed. AHFC will offer a Second Mortgage for Energy Conservation to qualified borrowers, up to $30,000.
  • There are training requirements for individuals and organizations performing work under this program.

*The facts above are taken directly from the AHFC website.*

See AHFC’s energy raters list for raters arround Alaska. 

For additional information visit our blog, the AHFC Website, or call 1-877-325-2508.

Newsminer: Borough declares an energy emergency

From The Fairbanks Daily Newsminer May 9th, 2008

The Fairbanks North Star Borough Assembly on Thursday declared skyrocketing energy costs a public emergency and prepared to put state aid, aimed at boosting energy efficiency in homes, on the fast track.

Borough officials said they’ll team with the Cold Climate Housing Research Center to get the rebate program on the fast track by training energy raters and contractors.

John Davies, a director at the research center, said the community needs many more trained and certified energy raters — he estimated one-third of homes in Fairbanks could stand to see significant energy-efficiency upgrades.

“If we work really hard we might be able to get to between two (thousand) and four thousand (homes) before the end of this season,” Davies said.

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