Gold Star
The
GOLD STAR track is a performance-based incentive that rewards actual,
audited energy savings. It starts with an energy assessment prior to
work that includes energy modeling to predict savings using accredited,
specially trained contractors. After the work is complete, it undergoes
third-party quality assurance audits. Any combination of retrofit
measures that results in 20% reduction would be eligible for $3,000 in
incentives, with each additional 5% reduction achieving another $1,500
in incentive.
In both the gold and silver star home efficiency programs, the total Federal incentive cannot exceed 50% of the homeowner’s contribution.
The
GOLD STAR track is a performance-based incentive that rewards actual,
audited energy savings. It starts with an energy assessment prior to
work that includes energy modeling to predict savings using accredited,
specially trained contractors. After the work is complete, it undergoes
third-party quality assurance audits. Any combination of retrofit
measures that results in 20% reduction would be eligible for $3,000 in
incentives, with each additional 5% reduction achieving another $1,500
in incentive.In both the gold and silver star home efficiency programs, the total Federal incentive cannot exceed 50% of the homeowner’s contribution.