{"id":39124,"date":"2023-09-26T19:57:06","date_gmt":"2023-09-27T02:57:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aecoop.org\/?page_id=39124"},"modified":"2024-02-21T05:47:55","modified_gmt":"2024-02-21T13:47:55","slug":"new-homes","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.aecoop.org\/services-products\/programs\/new-homes\/","title":{"rendered":"New Homes"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>New Homes Program<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Designed for Co-op members building new homes to achieve energy efficiency from the ground up.<\/li>\n<li>Ensure your building plans incorporate Appalachian Electric Cooperative (AEC) solutions to maximize construction budget and energy savings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Electric Service Benefits<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>All-electric homes with electric heat pumps, water heaters, ranges, and dryers may have the URD secondary aid-to-construction fee waived, saving up to $655.<\/li>\n<li>You may qualify for the elimination of the $50 service connection fee.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Insulation Requirements<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Attic insulation must meet a minimum of R-38.<\/li>\n<li>Wall insulation must meet a minimum of R-13.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Quality Inspection Service<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>AEC&#8217;s certified energy inspector offers expert guidance on program guidelines and installation, helping you save money and ensuring satisfaction.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Cash Incentives<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Numerous incentives are available through the New Homes Program.<\/li>\n<li>Property owners and contractors may receive up to $1,300 or more in incentives for building homes to AEC and local building code standards.<\/li>\n<li>Schedule an inspection with AEC&#8217;s Energy Inspector, Ken Coffey, at <a href=\"tel:+1-865-719-8322\">(865) 719-8322<\/a>, before drywall installation, to ensure your home meets the required standards.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>New Homes Electrification Options<\/h2>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-2\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-2 tablepress-responsive\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1 odd\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">Upgrade<\/th><th class=\"column-2\">Project<\/th><th class=\"column-3\">Incentive<\/th><th class=\"column-4\">Unit<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"row-2 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">HVAC<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">TVA Preferred Air Source Heat Pump<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">$1,500<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">per system<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">HVAC<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Geothermal Heat Pump<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">$1,500<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">per system<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">HVAC<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Duel Fuel Heat Pump - 16.0 SEER2 or higher<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">$1,250<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">per system<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">HVAC<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Duel Fuel Heat Pump - 15.0 SEER2<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">$1000<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">per system<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">HVAC<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Air Source Heat Pump - 16.0 SEER2 or higher<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">$1000<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">per system<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">HVAC<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Air Source Heat Pump - 15.0 SEER2<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">$500<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">per system<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-8 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">HVAC<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Mini Split - 17.0 SEER2 or higher<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">$850<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">per system<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-9 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Water Heating<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Heat Pump Water Heater<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">$800<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">per unit<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-10 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Whole Home<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Electric Vehicle Connectivity<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">$150<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">per home<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n<p>*<b>Terms &amp; Conditions apply.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><i><\/i><b>TVA Preferred Air Source Heat Pump\u00a0<\/b>defined as a minimum 15.3 SEER2 and 8.1 HSPF2 all-electric heat pump with a variable speed compressor, excluding two-stage compressors, system produces 100% of rated heating capacity without backup heat at 17 degrees F, cooling capacity cannot exceed 125% of cooling load at design conditions, and is installed by a manufacturer certified installer.<\/p>\n<p>QCN must provide Manual J 8th edition with project submission.<\/p>\n<p>Visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aecoop.org\/services-products\/products\/marathon-water-heaters\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Marathon Water Heaters page<\/a> to learn more about Marathon Water Heaters sold by AEC.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>New Homes Program Designed for Co-op members building new homes to achieve energy efficiency from the ground up. 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