An incentive is available to residences that currently have or are in the process of installing electric heat as the primary heating source and are improving and upgrading attic insulation levels. To qualify, the residence must be a minimum of 2 years old and have a heat gain/heat loss analysis performed prior to improvements being made. A heat loss reduction will be determined by Inter-County Energy personnel. The typical Air Sealing portion of the Button Up incentive could include caulking, improved window, and door seals, etc. The HVAC duct sealing portion of this program can be utilized to air seal HVAC duct systems located in un-heated spaces. Air sealing ducts with traditional mastic sealers is an effective way to lower energy costs. For homes that have two or more separately ducted heat systems, each system will qualify independently for the incentive. Check out videos on You Tube on installing insulation and the use of infrared cameras.

Incentives: The incentive for the Button-Up Program will pay a total payment of $100 per thousand btuh reduced to the retail member up to the maximum rebate incentive of $1,875. The HVAC duct sealing portion of the Button-Up program will pay a $500 incentive to residential members (or their contractor) that meets the eligibility requirements for duct sealing listed above. To receive this incentive for the Weatherization portion, an Inter-County Energy representative must make a visit to see the area prior to work being performed. To receive the incentive for the HVAC Duct Seal portion, a visit by an energy advisor is required to perform a “pre” and “post” blower door test to measure actual BTUs reduced. This will determine the incentive amount.

New Tariff/PSC Approved 9/1/2025