Ivy Lea Construction is a participant of the Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® Initiative. Through this initiative you may be eligible for low interest ENERGY STAR® financing or other incentive options toward your next home improvement.
The Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® Initiative applies to a variety of home improvements such as new insulation, air sealing, furnaces, hot water tanks, central air conditioning, windows, doors, appliances and even light bulbs. These improvements can help lower the cost of heating your home while also making you safer and more comfortable.
A Comprehensive Home Assessment has two phases. The first consists of the contractor taking inventory of, and reporting on, the current conditions in your home, including the following:
• Health and safety (Carbon Monoxide levels/moisture problems)
• Air infiltration rates
• Insulation levels
• Domestic hot water system
• Heating system efficiency
• Cooling system/central air conditioning efficiency – if applicable
• Distribution system (ductwork) – if applicable
• Lighting
• Major appliances
The second phase consists of the participating BPI-certified contractor developing a workscope for proposed improvements, including a cost and energy savings estimate.
For further information about how ENERGY STAR® can work in your home, take the Room-by-Room Tour
Some commonly overlooked house problems that may be plaguing your home and energy bills, are demonstrated below:
For further information or to access ENERGY STAR® forms, choose a link below:
What to Expect from Home Performance with ENERGY STAR®
Assisted Home Performance with ENERGY STAR®
Eligibility Measures for ENERGY STAR®
New York State ENERGY STAR® Financing
Using Energy Star® products can help you save up to 40% on energy costs by improving your home’s insulation and heating system using Ivy Lea Construction, Inc. Energy Star® offers several financing options to help you get your home improvement projects started.
Option 1
Green Jobs Green New York Financing
Low-interest, unsecured loan, for 1-to-2-family, owner occupied homes.
Up to $13,000 loan limit, 5, 10, or 15-year term. Ask your contractor for current rate. Work must be performed through the Green Jobs Green New York Program.
May be combined with options 2 and 3.
Option 2
Assisted Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® Work Scope Incentive
Available to income-qualified homeowners, as part of the Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® commitment to making energy efficiency affordable to all New Yorkers.
$5,000 (maximum) available for single-family homes. $10,000 (maximum) available for 2-4-family homes. Work Scope Incentive is paid directly to the contractor.
Work must be performed through the Home Performance with ENERGY STARŪ program.
May also be combined with option 1.
Erie County Energy Star® Income Limits
| 1 Person | $35,733.00 |
| 2 Person | $42,464.00 |
| 3 Person | $52,464.00 |
| 4 Person | $62,448.00 |
| 5 Person | $72,448.00 |
| 6 Person | $82,432.00 |
| 7 Person | $84,304.00 |
| 8 Person | $86,176.00 |
| 9 Person | $88,048.00 |
| 10 Person | $89,920.00 |
Option 3
Homeowner Financing Incentive
Homeowner receives a cash incentive of up to 10% of the workscope (eligible measures only). Incentive paid directly to homeowner by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA). Any 1-4-family home is eligible.
Work must be performed through the Home Performance with ENERGY STARŪ program.
May also be combined with option 1.