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Heat Pump Rebate Programs
Whether you're building, remodeling, or just replacing an inefficient air conditioner, you should consider installing a heat pump for maximum heating and cooling efficiency.
Princeton Public Utilities Commission provides rebates for qualifying air-source and ground-source heat pumps - making it even easier for you to save money on your electricity costs.
Air Source Heat Pump Rebate Program
ENERGY STAR Air Source Heat Pump Rebate Application
Heating & Cooling System Performance Comparisons
An air source heat pump cools and dehumidifies a home the same as a central air conditioner. The difference is that air source heat pumps have a reversing valve to allow the unit to also heat the home.
Air source heat pumps provide heating by capturing heat from the air outside the home and transferring it inside. It is less expensive to move heat than it is to create it like a furnace does, so moving this heat results in lower cost to heat your home.
Since air source heat pumps transfer the heat from outside air, they lose efficiency as the outdoor temperature drops. At an outdoor temperature between 15-30°F, your furnace kicks in because there is not enough heat in the outside air to adequately heat your home.
Split systems and single package air source heat pumps deliver conditioned air using ductwork. Through-the-wall air source heat pumps are used when no ductwork is available.
Princeton Public Utilities Commission offers rebates for Split Systems and Single Package residential air source heat pumps < 65,000 BTU/h that are ENERGY STAR-qualified.
You may also be eligible for a Federal Tax Credit for high-efficiency heat pumps. Contact your tax advisor for more information.
Ground Source Heat Pump Rebate Program
Ground Source Heat Pump Rebate Application
Heating & Cooling System Performance Comparisons
Ground source heat pumps are one of the most efficient ways to cool and heat a home. They do not create heat, but rather move heat from one place to another - making them much more efficient than conventional heating and cooling systems.
Also known as geothermal heat pumps or GeoExchange systems, they use a liquid circulated though a looped pipe buried in the ground to transfer heat to the home in the winter and from the home in the summer.
Princeton Public Utilities Commission offers rebates on residential ground source heat pumps that meet the following qualifications:
- Closed-Loop Systems with an EER > 14.1 and COP > 3.3
- Open-Loop Systems with an EER > 16.2 and COP > 3.6
- Direct Expansion (DX) Systems with an EER > 15.0 and COP > 3.5
You may also be eligible for a Federal Tax Credit for high-efficiency heat pumps. Contact your tax advisor for more information.