Arkansas HVACR NewsMagazine March 2025

ARHVACR NewsMagazine March2025

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Kirk’s Corner Bringing Comfort Within Reach: HVAC Rebates for Affordable Housing Residents As an HVAC contractor, helping your customers secure rebates on high efficiency heatin+g and water heating equipment can be a valuable service. Not only does it make upgrading to natural gas systems more affordable, but it also boosts long-term energy savings. As part of its Conservation Improvement Program, Summit Utilities Arkansas now offers an Affordable Housing Equipment Rebate Program that provides financial incentives for homeowners and tenants investing in energy-efficient HVAC systems. Here’s what you need to know to help guide your customers through the rebate process. Rebate Benefits: Offsetting Upfront Costs Purchasing and installing new, high efficiency natural gas heating systems or water heaters can come with a significant price tag. Fortunately, eligible customers can receive rebates of up to $1,500, helping make these upgrades more cost-effective. Beyond the rebate itself, customers can benefit from lower monthly utility bills, helping to improve their overall financial well

being while also working to reduce energy consumption.

Program Details •

Program Dates: January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025 • Submission Deadline: Customers must submit rebate applications within 120 days of installing their new natural gas equipment or activating a new natural gas meter. • Eligibility: The program is exclusive to customers installing new qualified natural gas equipment; a customer who switches from electric to natural gas will not qualify. • Applicants must fill out and submit an Affordable Housing Equipment Rebate Program Eligibility form to prove their eligibility to participate, which can be found on our website at summitutilities.com/rebates. Who Can Participate? Homeowners and landlords/property management companies are eligible to participate in the Affordable Housing