Coast Electric Power Association: Comfort Advantage Home Program

Coast Electric Power Association (CEPA) provides rebates on heat pumps to new homes which meet certain weatherization standards. To qualify for this rebate the home must have:

• Attic insulation of at least R-38 or encapsulated foam attic insulation of R-20 or greater
• Wall insulation of R-13 or higher
• Floor insulation of R-19 or greater
• Dual-pane windows
• Glass area less than 20% of total floor area
• An electric water heater
• Effective air-sealing and attic ventilation
• A properly designed, installed and insulated duct system

If the minimum requirements for the Comfort Advantage Program are met, customers can qualify for a rebate of $300.  If the more stringent requirements of the Comfort Advantage Plus program are met, the incentive amount increases to $500.  Additional rebates exist for Comfort Advantage homes which install geothermal and air source heat pumps. Refer to the program website for more information.