How$mart

 

 

HEMC's How$mart program is unique in that HEMC, not the member, makes the initial investment to upgrade the energy efficiency of the member's home. The member experiences a savings immediately, even with the added charge on their power bill. The program is designed so that the member's total monthly energy costs should drop by an average of 10%.

How How$mart works:

  1. The member calls for a free consultation with a HEMC representative.
  2. The member signs an agreement to allow the costs to be recovered through future power bills for the location and for such agreement to be legally recorded in the event the property is sold. No credit checks. No loans. The amount to repay stays fixed to the location where the savings occur, not to the owner. Repayment periods range from two to 10 years, depending on the amount of upgrades. Members may take advantage of 3.95 % interest up to 10 years.
  3. HEMC will arrange an energy audit of your home. This will identify the problem spots and let you know if you need numerous upgrades or just a few. Depending upon the initial evaluation, a more extensive audit may be performed by independent weatherizaton auditor Ninth District Opportunity from Gainesville.
  4. Choose your contractor. Along with your written audit report, HEMC will provide a list of participating contractors to make the improvements. A minimum of two bids are required.
  5. Start saving the day your home is upgraded. The program is designed to result in immediate savings, assuming customer usage patterns do not change. The consumer should realize an approximate 10 percent savings on annual energy costs. The other savings go to repay HEMC for the initial investment. After payback, 100 percent of the savings go to the member.

 

What upgrades are available?

  • New energy-efficient heat pump
  • New windows, doors or other replacement parts
  • New HEMC Marathon water heater
  • Ductwork, vents, etc.
  • Insulation (under floors and in ceilings)
  • Caulking, other
  • Heat pump water heater
  • Lighting improvements

 

Click here to request a free consultation.

                                       

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