Residential Heating and Cooling (E)

Heating and cooling your home uses more energy than any other system in your home--about 46 percent of your utility bill goes toward heating and cooling. The Bright Energy Solutions® Residential Heating and Cooling Program offers cash rebates to customers who purchase and install qualified energy efficient central air conditioning units, air-source heat pumps, and ground-source heat pumps in their homes.



Watertown Municipal Utilities Dept.
Frequently Asked Questions
If I am replacing my central air conditioner or am installing an air-source heat pump do I need to replace both the indoor evaporator coil and the outdoor condenser to qualify for the Bright Energy Solutions incentive?
A: For central air conditioners and air-source heat pumps the indoor evaporator coil and the outdoor condenser do need to be replaced as a matched set in order to qualify for Bright Energy Solutions® incentives.
How do I find the AHRI number and efficiency levels for my equipment?
A:
The AHRI reference number and efficiency levels can be found at the Air-Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute’s (AHRI) website at www.ahridirectory.org.
Watertown Municipal Utilities Dept.
Energy Tips
Bathroom

Install low-flow  shower heads and aerated faucets to conserve water and save energy on water heating.



Kitchen

Microwave ovens use 50 percent less energy than conventional ovens. Heat food in the microwave instead of on the range top or in the oven.



Family Room

Family rooms are full of electronic devices--such as gaming consoles and DVD players--that continue to use energy in standby mode even when they are turned off. Cluster these devices on a power strip to conveniently cut off power at one time.

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