Upgrading your home’s attic insulation is one of the most cost effective ways to lower energy bills. It typically pays for itself through reduced heating and cooling costs within 3-5 years. Plus, proper insulation increases your home value and improves indoor comfort and reduces wear on HVAC systems.

Many local and state utility rebates, tax credits, and other incentives help make insulation projects more affordable. In combination, these discounts can bring your total project costs down by 50% or more. For example, a typical attic insulation project costing $2,000 may qualify for a $500 utility rebate, a federal energy efficiency credit of up to 30% of your insulation material costs and additional state incentives that could reduce your out-of-pocket project costs to less than $700.

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ENERGY STAR rebates are available for a variety of home improvement projects including air sealing and attic insulation. Check with your local utility company or use the ENERGY STAR Rebate Finder to find incentives in your area.

Whether you hire an ENERGY STAR recommended insulation contractor or install the insulation yourself, there are often ENERGY STAR DIY resources to help make your project a success. These include information on different types of ENERGY STAR certified insulation, the level of skill needed to install them and their relative cost.

For the Winthrop family, a middle income family undertaking a comprehensive ENERGY STAR Home Upgrade, a HEAP (Home Energy Assistance Program) rebate covered the entire cost of the attic insulation and helped them avoid spending an extra $9,000. The rebate also offset their investment in an eligible heat pump and smart thermostat, helping to further reduce the total cost of their energy retrofit.

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2092 Crow Rd, Gainesville, GA 30501
(770)758-4459