Pennsylvania Governor Rendell says $11 million program will make heating equipment more affordable
March 10th, 2010 - 2:08 am ICT by BNO NewsHARRISBURG, PENNSYLVANIA (BNO NEWS) – American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funding will reduce energy consumption and save money through a new rebate program for home heating equipment in Pennsylvania, Governor Edward Rendell said on Tuesday.
Starting in April, Resource Solutions Group will manage the $11 million program that complements rebates of between $100 and $500 on the purchase of new hot water heaters, furnaces and boilers. The higher the equipment’s efficiency rating, the larger the rebate will be.
“Because the average Pennsylvania household spends 44 percent of its energy budget on heating and cooling, offering these rebates will provide a real and lasting benefit for consumers,” Gov. Rendell said.
Governor Rendell also said that the program will benefit $33,000 Pennsylvanians and could create 120 job openings for heating equipment and installation work.
“Because Pennsylvania has many older homes that use a variety of heating and cooling methods, offering rebates for non-electric heating equipment is another financial incentive that will ensure all Pennsylvanians will have the opportunity to upgrade their heating systems and achieve greater energy efficiency and financial savings, regardless of the type of fuel they use,” the Governor added.
Resource Solutions Group is a woman-owned environmental consulting firm that specializes in helping organizations balance economic and strategic goals through awareness, action and energy sustainability, while protecting the environment. The company has managed similar energy-related rebate programs, such as the Chicagoland Natural Gas Savings Program.
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