Did you know that heating and cooling represents approximately 44% of your total energy usage? That's right; consumers spend approximately 6% to 12% of their gross income paying for residential fuel and energy costs—an amount equal to $100 billion annually. The ENERGY STAR® Residential Heating and Cooling (HVAC) Program is a voluntary labeling program for home heating and cooling systems: furnaces, boilers, heat pumps, air conditioners, and thermostats. The goal of all ENERGY STAR programs, is to help consumers reduce their overall energy use by identifying energy-efficient products. EPA estimates that consumers could save approximately 10% to 40% on heating and cooling bills.

The following equipment meets ENERGY STAR guidelines:

Equipment Type	ENERGY STAR® Guidelines
Furnaces	90 AFUE
Central Air Conditioners	13 SEER
Boilers	85 AFUE
Air Source Heat Pumps	7 HSPF / 12 SEER
Gas-Fired Heat Pumps	1.2 COP (H) / 1.25 COP
Geothermal Heat Pumps	2.8 COP (H) / 13 SEER
Programmable Thermostats	4 daily, weekend/day, and other energy comfort settings

If you are considering replacing your Heating/Cooling system check out PSE’s Contractor Referral Service and get connected with a pre-screened, independent Heating/Cooling contractor. These contractors provide a free, no-obligation bid.

If you plan to install an ENERGY STAR® qualified Gas Furnace, PSE has a $250 rebate available.

Email Us for more energy efficiency information or to speak with an Energy Advisor call, 1-800-562-1482.