Overview Improve the Efficiency of Your Heating and Cooling Equipment! Upgrade to high-efficiency HVAC equipment and save for years to come through reduced energy costs. Nearly half of the energy in your home goes to heating and cooling. A properly installed and maintained system can reduce energy use, improve comfort, and help you save money. Why upgrade to High-Efficiency Equipment? Better Savings: You can save up to 20 percent annually on energy bills. A properly designed and installed system allows the equipment to perform at its maximum efficiency, providing you increased energy savings. Increased Comfort: It’s a difference you can feel. With even temperatures, controlled humidity, less noise and dust, you will enjoy the new comforts of home. Better Quality: High-efficiency equipment will last longer, and you’ll be less likely to need costly repairs. Talk to your contractor to learn more. Is It Time To Replace Your HVAC System? If your heating or cooling system is more than 10 years old, replacing it with a new high-efficiency system can add up to big energy savings. Find out if it's time for you to make a change. New Financing Available for Heating and Cooling Upgrades Interested in financing opportunities for high-efficiency heating and cooling equipment? You may qualify for low-interest loans for recommended energy-efficient improvements. Find out more about financing options here. You may be eligible to receive 30% of the cost of high-efficiency ENERGY STAR® certified hybrid water heaters and air source heat pumps with Inflation Reduction Act federal tax credits* (up to $2,000 each). For more information, visit these sites: Air Source Heat Pumps Tax Credit| Heat Pump Water Heater Tax Credit or talk with your contractor. High-Efficiency HVAC Equipment: SEER (M) Only Equipment Criteria SEER2 (M1) Equipment Criteria Central Air Conditioner ≥ 16 SEER and ≥ 12.5 EER Tier 1 ≥ 15.2 SEER2 and ≥ 12.0 EER2 Tier 1 Central Air Conditioner ≥ 18 SEER and ≥ 12.5 EER Tier 2 ≥ 16.9 SEER2 and ≥ 12.4 EER2 Tier 2 ASHP + Ducted Mini-Splits ≥ 16 SEER and ≥ 12.5 EER and ≥ 9.0 HSPF Tier 1 ≥ 15.2 SEER2 and ≥ 11.7 EER2 and ≥ 7.8 HSPF2 Tier 1 ASHP + Ducted Mini-Splits ≥ 18 SEER and ≥ 12.5 EER and ≥ 9.5 HSPF Tier 2 ≥ 16.9 SEER2 and ≥ 12.0 EER2 and ≥ 8.2 HSPF2 Tier 2 Ductless HP Single-Zone Unit ≥ 18 SEER and ≥ 12.5 EER and ≥ 9.0 HSPF ≥ 18 SEER2 and ≥ 12.5 EER2 and ≥ 8.1 HSPF2 Ductless HP Multi-Zone Unit ≥ 15.5 SEER and ≥ 12.5 EER and ≥ 8.6 HSPF ≥ 15.5 SEER2 and ≥ 12.5 EER2 and ≥ 7.8 HSPF2 Geothermal Heat Pump (Closed Loop)** ≥ 17.1 EER and ≥ 3.6 COP ENERGY STAR® Certified Smart Thermostat ENERGY STAR Certified Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER), is most commonly used to measure the efficiency of a central air conditioner operating over an entire cooling season. The higher the SEER, the more efficient the system. Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER) is a measure of how efficiently a cooling system will operate when the outdoor temperature is at a specific level (95°F). The higher the EER, the more efficient the system. (Source: ENERGYSTAR.gov) *Delmarva Power is not a qualified tax consultant. This information is not intended as personal tax advice. Please contact a tax professional or CPA to confirm details specific to your qualifications and eligibility or visit www.irs.gov to learn more. **Qualifying geothermal products installed in new construction homes are eligible for a discount. Please call us at 1.443.948.6193 to verify. Is it time to replace your HVAC system? Heating and cooling tips