The North Country Clean Energy Hub is partnering with New York public power utility Lake Placid Municipal Electric and The Independent Energy Efficiency Program to promote a residential electric insulation program, which is now open to all Lake Placid Municipal Electric customers.
"With energy costs on the rise across the region, the rebate program will help offset costs by offering home weatherization upgrades that can significantly reduce heating and cooling expenses," the North Country Clean Energy Hub said.
Eligible weatherization measures include insulation of attics, exterior walls, rim joists, ducts, and basement crawl spaces, as well as air sealing, weatherstripping, and ventilation.
All Lake Placid Municipal Electric residential customers are eligible for one incentive payment up to 75% of the cost of the installation expense incurred annually, with a maximum IEEP incentive of $5,000.
Low-income qualifying residents may receive up to 100% of the cost of installation expenses incurred annually.
Like with any rebate, this program does require payment up front. However, for qualifying low-income residents, the IEEP pays the contractor directly for the work completed.
Through the IEEP, New York municipal electric utilities can combine their efforts and play a leading role in the work of energy efficiency.
“We believe that energy solutions start by empowering our residents. The process to participate is simple,” said Kimball Daby, Lake Placid Municipal Electric Superintendent.
Daby said residents work directly with a contractor to identify which eligible measures are right for their homes and then submit the rebate form to the IEEP for pre-approval, including a copy of their electric bill and a scope of work from the contractor.
He noted that once the IEEP returns a pre-approval authorization, families can move forward with improvements that strengthen both their homes and our community. After work has been completed, the resident resubmits their rebate form along with the IEEP pre-approval number, proof of payment, and a copy of their Lake Placid Municipal Electric bill to receive their incentive payment.
To further streamline the process, the North Country Clean Energy Hub will offer no-cost assistance to residents to get them started and connect them with a contractor to assess their home’s energy needs and appropriate upgrades.
The IEEP also offers numerous other rebate incentives available to Lake Placid Municipal Electric Residents. Rebates are available for many different upgrades, such as home appliances, battery-powered lawn care, heat pumps, and insulation.
The North Country Clean Energy Hub is a team of organizations, supported by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, working to assist people and businesses in adopting clean energy technology, utilizing energy efficiency programs, and finding jobs in the clean energy industry.
The Hub is led by the Adirondack North Country Association (ANCA) with partners including Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, Cornell Cooperative Extension of St. Lawrence County, and SUNY Canton.
