2021 HOUSE CALL AUDIT REBATE APPLICATION
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By typing my first and last names in the CUSTOMER SIGNATURE BOX below, I am signing this document and certify:
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I have completely filled out Sections A and C
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I have read, understand, and agree to the terms and conditions Section B, #1
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I have attached all support materials Section B, #3-5
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All equipment has been installed at the address listed in Section A
CUSTOMER SIGNATURE BOX__________________________________________________ Date_____________
SECTION A. CUSTOMER INFORMATION (please print)
Step 1:
Customer Name Account Number
Installation Address City State Zip Code
Mailing Address (if different from installation address) City State Zip Code
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Home
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Cell
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Other:
Contact Phone Number (with area code) E-mail Address
Step 2:
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Please apply rebate to my account.
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Please send me a rebate check.
Rebates $75 and under will be applied to your account. If a box is not checked a bill credit will automatically be issued.
Step 3:
When was your CONSERVE & SAVE
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HOUSE CALL AUDIT performed? ___________________________________________________________________________
Step 4:
How did you hear about CONSERVE & SAVE
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HOUSE CALL AUDITS?
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Billboard
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Chamber of Commerce
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Contractor
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Newspaper
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Radio
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Retailer/Vendor
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Social Media
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TV
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Utility Newsletter
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Utility Representative
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Utility Web Site
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Other ___________________________________
Step 5:
I am a: My building type is: I am a: My home/business is heated by: My water heating is:
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Residential Customer
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Single Family
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Owner/Occupant
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Electric
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Electric
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Commercial Customer
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Multi- Family
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Owner/Non-Occupant
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Gas
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Gas
buildings with 2 or more units
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Renter
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Don’t Know
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Don’t Know
Allow 6-8 weeks
for processing.
Missing or incorrect
information will
increase the
processing time.
OFFICE USE ONLY o Gas o Electric o Water Total Rebate Amount:
Date Received__________________ Date Processed___________________
$
Appliance/Equipment ____________________________________________
ID____________________ Verified By____________________ FILE NAME:__________________________
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SECTION C. CONTRACTOR/RETAILER INFORMATION (please print)
Contractor’s/Retailer’s Name Contact Person Phone Number (with area code)
Installer’s Name (write SELF if customer installed)
Type of Appliance/Equipment Installed
Contractor’s/Retailer’s Name Contact Person Phone Number (with area code)
Installer’s Name (write SELF if customer installed)
Type of Appliance/Equipment Installed
SECTION B. REBATE APPLICATION CHECKLIST
Use this checklist to complete the steps to receive your rebates:
o 1. Read the following terms and conditions to determine if you are eligible for a rebate:
Only one service address per application.
Only customers who have had a CONSERVE & SAVE
®
HOUSE CALL AUDIT may qualify for these rebates.
• The Utility reserves the right to apply rebates to past due accounts. Rebates $75 and under will be applied to your account. Rebates
will not exceed the purchase price.
• Energy-efficient equipment must be connected to a natural gas service supplied by Austin Utilities or Owatonna Public Utilities and is
subject to inspection.
Purchase and install
NEW
p
roducts. Reconditioned, refurbished, or second-hand equipment is not eligible for a rebate.
• Equipment installations must meet our Minimum Efficiency Requirements to qualify for a rebate.
• Due to limited funding, this rebate offer can be withdrawn at any time without notice. Applications will be processed on a first-come,
first-served basis. All applications from this year’s (2021) purchases must be received by March 31, 2022.
• Rebates can only be offered on equipment that is installed while funding is in effect. In the event our program is discontinued due to
depleted funds, we will not provide a rebate for items installed between the discontinued date and the end of that year.
o 2. Complete the application, making sure to fill out all required sections in detail. Allow 6-8 weeks for processing. Missing or incorrect
information will increase the processing time.
o 3.
Include a final, detailed copy of the original sales receipt, invoice, or picking slip showing the customer name, date of sale, manufacturer
name,
model number, size, and date of installation.
o 4. Sign the application.
o 5. Information contained in this rebate application may be shared with the Minnesota Department of Commerce and our co-op partners
.
o 6. Mail completed forms and required documentation to your utility provider:
Austin Utilities Owatonna Public Utilities
Attn: Rebate Processing Attn: Rebate Processing
1908 14th St NE PO Box 800
Austin, MN 55912-4904 Owatonna, MN 55060-0800
507-433-8886 507-451-2480
www.austinutilities.com www.owatonnautilities.com
or email: rebates@austinutilities.com or email: rebates@owatonnautilities.com
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OFFICE USE ONLY
Rebate Total: $__________________________
Savings: _____________________________ccf
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ATTIC AIR SEALING AND/OR RIM JOIST SEALING/INSULATION (Retrofit only)
MINIMUM EFFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS: All bypasses indicated by House Call audit must be addressed. Post-Installation Blower Door Verification required.
REBATE: CEE Participating Contractor Installed: Air Sealing: $200; Rim Joist Sealing/Insulation: $150
Sealing Type:
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Air Sealing
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Rim Joist Sealing/Insulation
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Check here to signify that all bypasses identified in audit were sealed. If not, explain: _________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Describe any additional air sealing performed not identified by audit:
# of Stories: Date of Installation:
CEE PARTICIPATING CONTRACTOR VERIFICATION (Complete for any CEE Participating Contractor installed work.)
CEE Participating Contractors performing the work must have attended all Center for Energy and Environment (CEE)-required trainings and be a
certified insulation installer by the Building Performance Institute, conduct work in accordance with the CEE standards, and agree to the provisions of the
CEE Contractor Participation Agreement, including correcting any deficiencies found by CEE and completing a CEE-provided post-installation report.
Summary of work performed (check all that apply):
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Attic Air Sealing
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Attic Insulation
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Wall Cavity Insulation
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R5 Rigid Foam (added to outside of insulated walls)
The following section must be completed if attic air sealing, or wall cavity insulation work was performed:
Pre-installation blower door test: ___________CFM at ___________Pa Post-installation blower door test:___________CFM at ___________Pa
% blower door CFM reduction: ___________% If less than 25% reduction, please explain: ___________________________________________________________
Does house have an atmospherically-vented water heater, furnace, or boiler?
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Yes
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No
If Yes, initial below to confirm that the following tests were completed and the property owner was advised of any safety issues:
_____ Spillage evaluation for all atmospherically-vented gas appliances
_____ Worst-case negative pressure measurement for each combustion appliance zone
Signature of CEE Participating Contractor: ___________________________________________________________________ Date: __________________________
By signing, I certify that all of the values above are true and accurate and that all work was performed in accordance with the CONSERVE & SAVE
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HOUSE CALL
Program Air Sealing and Insulation Contractor Requirements and Standards.
Contractor Name (printed): ________________________________________________ Contractor License #: _____________________________________________
ONLY CUSTOMERS WHO HAVE HAD A HOUSE CALL AUDIT PERFORMED MAY QUALIFY FOR THESE REBATES!
ATTIC INSULATION (Retrofit only)
MINIMUM EFFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS: Must add a minimum of R19 with an ending R value of 44 or greater. All attic bypasses must be sealed prior to adding insulation.
REBATE: CEE Participating Contractor Installed: $350 (Rebate is capped at 50% of cost.)
Installation Type:
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Self-Installed
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CEE Participating Contractor Installed (see top of this page)
Were all attic bypasses sealed?
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Yes
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No
Description of Insulation Improvements:
Manufacturer & Type of Insulation Added: Inches of Insulation Added:
Square feet covered: Date of Installation:
Initial R-Value: ___________ R-Value Added: ___________ Total Ending R-Value (Initial + Added): ____________
OFFICE USE ONLY
Rebate Total: $__________________________
Savings: _____________________________ccf
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WALL INSULATION (Retrofit only)
MINIMUM EFFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS: Minimum 450 sq. ft. of insulation for rebate. All requirements must be verified through House Call audit.
INJECTION (CEE PARTICIPATING CONTRACTOR INSTALLED): Empty cavities only. Post-Installation Blower Door Verification required.
EXTERIOR RIGID FOAM: R5 or greater over already insulated wall. Wall cavities must be filled.
REBATE: Injection (CEE Participating Contractor Installed): $300; Exterior Rigid Foam Insulation: $200
Insulation Type:
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Injection (CEE Participating Contractor Installed – see top of page 3)
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Exterior Rigid Foam
Description of Insulation Improvements:
Manufacturer & Type of Insulation Added: Inches of Insulation Added:
Square feet covered: Date of Installation:
Initial R-Value: _________ R-Value Added: _________ Total Ending R-Value (Initial + Added): _________
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OFFICE USE ONLY
Rebate Total: $__________________________
Savings: _____________________________ccf
ORPHANED WATER HEATERS (UEF=Uniform Energy Factor this can be found on the AHRI certificate)
REQUIREMENT: MUST BE IDENTIFIED DURING HOUSE CALL AUDIT. (www.ahridirectory.org)
STORAGE (TANK) WATER HEATERS – MINIMUM EFFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS: 0.64 UEF
(AHRI=Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute
STORAGE WATER HEATER REBATES: 0.64 UEF = $225 | 0.80 UEF = $350
INSTANTANEOUS (TANKLESS) WATER HEATERS – MINIMUM EFFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS: 0.82 UEF
INSTANTANEOUS WATER HEATER REBATES: 0.82 UEF = $300 | 0.91 UEF = $350
Equipment Type:
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Storage (Tank) Water Heater
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Instantaneous (Tankless) Water Heater
Manufacturer’s Name: Model Name: Model #:
Rated Storage Gallons: Rated Efficiency (UEF): Number of Units Installed:
AHRI Certified Reference #: Date of Installation:
Required – please include copy of AHRI Certificate. Rebate Total: $__________________________
OFFICE USE ONLY
Thank you for purchasing new, efficient appliances and equipment
and for applying for a CONSERVE & SAVE
®
rebate!
When purchasing new items, continue to look for the Energy Star
®
, Energy Star
®
Most Efficient, and WaterSense
®
labels.
By doing so, you will save energy, water, and money while ensuring product performance.
Austin Utilities and Owatonna Public Utilities may also offer a CONSERVE & SAVE
®
rebate on your purchase!
For a complete list of available rebates, amounts, and to download rebate applications with
minimum efficiency requirements and complete terms and conditions, visit your utility’s website:
www.austinutilities.com www.owatonnautilities.com