Energy Star^® Home Rebate

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PNM is offering homebuilders a rebate for each Energy Star-qualified home they build in a PNM electric service area.

Homes must be inspected by a participating Home Energy Rater. They will assign a HERS Index based on the energy-efficiency of the home.

Incentive levels

• Tier I — $500 maximum
  • Home must achieve a HERS Index of 85 to 71.
• Tier II — $750 maximum
  • Home must achieve a HERS Index of 70 to 51.
• Tier III — $1,000 maximum
  • Home must achieve a HERS Index of 50 or lower.

• City-specific incentives — $500 maximum
  • City of Albuquerque
    • Permit issued on or after Dec. 1, 2009, and subject to 2009 Albuquerque Energy Conservation Code.
    • Home must achieve a HERS Index of 50 or lower.
  • City of Santa Fe
  • Permit issued on or after July 1, 2009, and subject to Santa Fe Residential Green Building Code.
  • Home must achieve a HERS Index of 50 or lower.
  • Home must be 3000 square feet or less.

Homes must be completed between Dec. 16, 2009 and Dec. 15, 2010 and meet all requirements of an Energy Star-qualified home.

How to get a rebate

1. Register with the Energy Star homebuilder program administered by the EPA and receive an Energy Star Partner number.

Become an Energy Star Partner (energystar.gov)

2. Register as a participating homebuilder.

Register online for the Energy Star Homes Program (pnmgcesh.com)

3. Follow the steps on the Energy Star Homes Program Web site to apply for a rebate.
   • Enter the username and password you set up when you registered for the program.

   Apply online for an Energy Star Home Rebate (pnmgcesh.com)
   View list of Home Energy Raters (nmsaves.com)