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Residential Energy Efficiency
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What is the Residential Energy Efficiency Program?
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The Residential Energy Efficiency Program is offered to help customers reduce their energy use and save money on their bills. The program provides customers with an In-Home Energy Assessment, personalized energy efficiency recommendations, and rebates for installing energy-saving measures for no additional costs.
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What are the program requirements?
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To participate in the program, you need to be an OG&E residential customer with an active account. You also need to have a single-family home or a multifamily unit with its own meter.
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What are the benefits of the program?
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The program can help you lower your energy usage and improve your home comfort. By participating, you can receive a free In-Home Energy Assessment, which includes a report with customized energy-saving tips and recommendations. You can also qualify for rebates of up to $4,000 for installing eligible energy efficiency measures, such as insulation, air sealing, duct sealing, HVAC upgrades, and smart thermostats.
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What is included in the In-Home Energy Assessment?
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The In-Home Energy Assessment is a comprehensive evaluation of your home's energy performance, conducted by a certified energy auditor. The assessment takes about two hours and involves a visual inspection, a blower door test, and an infrared scan of your home. The auditor will also collect information about your energy usage, appliances, and lifestyle. After the assessment, you will receive a report with your home's energy score, potential energy savings, and recommended energy efficiency measures.
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How can I schedule an In-Home Energy Assessment?
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You can schedule an In-Home Energy Assessment online here. You will be able to select a preferred date and time for the assessment. A representative will contact you to confirm your appointment and provide you with additional information.
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Can I participate if I live in an apartment?
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Yes, we offer many of the same rebates for multi-family customers, such as property assessments, air sealing, duct sealing, A/C tune-ups, and more. Management approval is required for the entire building to participate.
Business Energy Efficiency
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What is the Business Energy Efficiency program?
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The Business Energy Efficiency program is a rebate and incentive program for commercial customers including small businesses, schools, government, and industrial facilities. The program aims to help reduce energy use and lower operating costs.
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Do you offer A/C Tune-Ups for businesses?
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Yes, we offer A/C Tune-Ups for businesses every five years. A state-of-the-art A/C tune-up can improve the energy efficiency of your A/C unit by up to 30 percent, resulting in longer-lasting, better-working equipment with improved comfort and humidity control.
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Do you offer HVAC replacements for businesses?
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Yes, we offer HVAC replacements for businesses with an HVAC 18 years or older.
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What do you offer small businesses?
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For small businesses, qualifying energy-efficient project costs could be covered up to 90 percent through the energy efficiency program when doing lighting or refrigeration upgrades. It all starts with a walk-through evaluation with no out-of-pocket costs.
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Do you offer in-store rebates for small businesses?
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What do you offer large commercial and industrial businesses?
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For select customers, Large Commercial & Industrial Solutions help business owners identify the most cost-effective energy efficiency opportunities and provide incentives based on how much is saved. When completed on a large scale, a few energy-saving upgrades can have an enormous impact on a business’s bottom line.
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Can I get rebates for LED lighting or kitchen equipment?
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Yes, with the Commercial Midstream Instant Incentive program, OG&E provides business customers instant rebates on select LED lighting and ENERGY STAR-certified kitchen equipment at participating lighting and kitchen distributors. Learn more here.
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Do you provide educational workshops for commercial energy efficiency?
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Yes, OG&E’s Continuous Energy Improvement program provides customers with education and support through five sequenced workshops focused on driving significant energy and cost savings.
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What do you offer schools and government facilities?
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OG&E provides incentive funding for energy-efficient upgrades and retrofits to all educational and publicly funded facilities within our service territory. Based on the energy-efficient measures you choose; we’ll help you secure the largest incentives available. Educational activities are also available at no upfront cost. They are designed to help administrative personnel at facilities to identify and quantify energy efficiency opportunities.
Weatherization
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What is the Weatherization program?
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The Weatherization program provides home improvements to enhance energy efficiency at no additional costs. This may include upgrading insulation, sealing leaks, and improving the overall comfort of the home.
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Who is eligible for the Weatherization program?
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In Oklahoma, the program is offered at no additional cost to all residential customers who own or lease a single-family, duplex, or mobile home and have a household income of less than $60,000 a year.
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How can I apply for the Weatherization program?
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You can apply for the Weatherization program by filling out the Energy Efficiency Program form here. If you meet the qualifications, you can schedule your appointment to get started.
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What types of improvements are covered by the Weatherization program?
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Weatherization improvements include caulking, weather stripping, attic insulation, LED lighting, and HVAC tune-up.
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Is there a cost for the Weatherization improvements?
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No, Weatherization improvements are provided at no additional costs.
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What should I expect during the Weatherization process?
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You can expect to have a home assessment completed to determine ways to improve your home's energy efficiency. The home assessment will decide which services you will need and those will be completed in your home as well for no additional costs. Services include attic insulation to lower the cost of heating and cooling the home, HVAC tune-ups to help minimize your bill and boost energy efficiency and caulking and weather stripping to improve indoor air quality.
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Will Weatherization improvements lower my bill?
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Yes, Weatherization improvements will provide an assessment of your home to see how you can save energy and money on your monthly bill.
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Can renters benefit from the Weatherization program?
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Weatherization services are available to rental properties if an eligible customer lives in the home and has approval from the property owner.
Residential Rebates
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What types of residential rebates does OGE offer?
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OG&E offers the following rebates for qualifying products:
Oklahoma Customers
• Up to $500 attic insulation rebate
• Up to $200 door rebate
• $250 electric vehicle charger rebate
• $50 smart thermostat rebate
• Up to $3,000 replacement HVAC rebate
Arkansas Customers
• Up to $500 attic and wall insulation rebate
• HVAC replacement rebate
• Up to $300 pool pump rebate
• $50 smart thermostat rebate
• $350 window and door rebate -
How can I find out if I am eligible for a rebate?
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You’re eligible to receive a rebate if you are a residential customer in the OG&E service territory with an active account who has purchased a qualified product. A licensed contractor or a self-installer must install the products and complete the installation within the program period. You must also submit the rebate application form and the proof of purchase within 90 days of the installation date.
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How can I apply for a rebate?
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You can apply for a rebate by visiting the rebate portal.
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When can I expect to receive my rebate after applying?
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It usually takes 6 to 8 weeks to process and issue your rebate after OG&E receives your completed rebate application form and the proof of purchase.
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Do you offer in-store rebates for residential customers?
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Yes, at select retail locations, you can find instant in-store discounts on ENERGY STAR-certified LED lighting, advanced power strips, room A/C window units, room air purifiers, water dispensers, and bathroom vent fans.
Positive Energy Home
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What is a Positive Energy Home?
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A Positive Energy Home is a home that meets or exceeds the energy efficiency standards set by OG&E and the Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET). A Positive Energy Home can help you save on your energy bills, improve your comfort and indoor air quality, and increase your home's value and durability.
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What are the benefits of Positive Energy Home?
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By participating in the Positive Energy Home program, builders can receive incentives from OG&E for building an energy-efficient home. Customers can also enjoy lower bills, enhanced comfort, improved indoor air quality, and increased home value and durability.
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How can builders participate in the Positive Energy Home program?
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Builders looking to participate must complete and submit a Positive Energy Home Trade Ally Agreement and W-9.