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How To Get Your Louisiana Energy Efficiency Tax Credits

The new Louisiana HERO Program Rebate is now up to $2,000

Summary: The Home Energy Rebate Option Program (HERO) can be applied to existing home renovations that increase energy efficiency by at least 30%. While spray foam applications are not required in order to participate in the HERO program, earning the qualifying energy efficiency rating is next to impossible without it. There's simply no one step you can take to increase a home's energy efficiency that compares to the proper application of spray foam insulation.

This program entitles participants to earn a rebate of up to $2,000 based on a demonstrated energy efficiency increase of at least 30%. If the installation of an AC unit accounts for some portion of the 30% increase, it must be at least a 14 SEER rated unit. The proper application of spray foam to the roof decking to create an enclosed/conditioned attic assembly can make a huge difference. Be sure to have an initial baseline inspection completed before any energy improvements are made to the property.

Website: http://dnr.louisiana.gov/index.cfm?md=pagebuilder&tmp=home&pid=542

Energy Smart

Summary: This New Orleans-based initiative offers rebates up to $1,000 for each program-approved improvement to an existing home (see below). To participate, residential Entergy Eastbank Orleans utility users need only prove to have completed energy efficient improvements to their home. Owners of single-family homes to four-plex structures are eligible to participate in the Energy Smart program.

STEP 1
EnviroGreen will work with contractors to schedule an in-home energy assessment. This initial reading by a professionally accredited energy auditor will act as a benchmark against which a second reading will be conducted once EnviroGreen has professionally applied the spray foam insulation.

STEP 2
After it has been proven by an accredited energy auditor that the eligible dwelling has attained the required improvements, the rebate amounts listed in the chart below may be available. Rebates are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Additional eligible tax credits may be available.

Weatherization Measure
Attic Insulation
Air Infiltration Sealing
Wall Insulation
Duct Sealing
Sub-floor Closed Cell Foam

Rebate Amount
Up to $0.35 per sq. ft.
$0.20 per CFM Reduced
$0.25 per sq. ft.
$0.24 per sq. ft.
Up to $0.20 per sq. ft.

Website: http://energysmartnola.com/

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