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.

Three rebate levels

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

Homes must be completed between Dec. 16, 2008 and Dec. 15, 2009 and meet all requirements of an Energy Star-qualified home.

Homes completed between Oct. 1, 2007 and Dec. 15, 2008

• All outstanding rebate forms must be received by July 31, 2009.
  • After this date, the PNM Energy Star Home Program will only offer rebates on homes completed on or after Dec. 16, 2008.
  • Maximum rebate amount is $500.

  Print and complete a PNM Home Rebate Form (.pdf)

What does Energy Star qualified mean?

• Homes that earn the Energy Star Home rating must meet guidelines for energy efficiency set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
• Typically 20 to 30 percent more energy-efficient than standard homes.
• Every Energy Star-qualified home must include :
  • Effective insulation and air sealing
  • High performance windows, doors and skylights
  • Tight construction and ducts
  • Independent testing and inspection

Features of an Energy Star-qualified home (energystar.gov)

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 2009 Energy Star Homes Program (pnmgcesh.com)

3. Build a new home to Energy Star standards.
   
   • Located in PNM electric service territory.
   • Has a PNM residential electric account.
4. Arrange for a qualified Home Energy Rater (HER) to inspect the new home.
5. The HER will issue an energy rating.
• Energy rating must be equal to or less than 85 to receive a rebate.
• Rater will provide you with a HERs report and an Energy Star certificate listing the home's rating.
6. Submit the following documentation to the address provided on the rebate form.
   • Completed PNM Energy Star Homebuilder Rebate Registration form
   • Completed PNM Energy Star Homebuilder Rebate form
   • Copy of Energy Star Certificate
   • Home Energy Rater's reports
7. Receive a rebate check in 6-8 weeks.

Download a printable PNM Home Rebate Form (.pdf)
View list of Home Energy Raters

New home permits, applied for on or after July 1, 2009, and subject to city of Santa Fe's jurisdiction are not eligible for incentives.