Ohio Valley Gas Corporation
Ohio Valley Gas, Inc.
111 Energy Park Drive, Winchester, Indiana 47394
765-584-6842 | E-mail
2010 Natural Gas Appliance Residential
and Small Commercial Incentive Program
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Incentives are granted to Ohio Valley Gas residential customers who:
- Convert from another fuel source to natural gas, or
- Install an eligible natural gas appliance(s) in new home construction, or
- Install an eligible natural gas appliance not previously used in the home or
- Replace an existing natural gas furnace or water heater with one having a higher efficiency or energy factor as set forth below.
The below listed appliances are eligible for incentives:
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Heating System Installations/Conversions: |
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• Furnace (90% efficient or greater) |
$200.00 |
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• Furnace (85-89% efficient) |
$100.00 |
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• Space Heater (30,000 BTU and up) |
$ 50.00 |
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• Conversion Burner (oil/propane) |
$ 50.00 |
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• Fireplace/Gas Log Set |
$ 50.00 |
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Water Heaters – (new or conversion) |
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• With Energy Factor (EF) = 0.75 or greater * |
$200.00 |
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• With Energy Factor (EF) = 0.62 – 0.74 (“Energy Star” labeled) |
$100.00 |
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• With Energy Factor (EF) = 0.61 or less |
$ 50.00 |
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(c) |
Water Heaters (replacement: gas-for-gas) |
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• With Energy Factor (EF) = 0.75 or greater * |
$150.00 |
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• With Energy Factor (EF) = 0.62 – 0.74 (“Energy Star” labeled) |
$ 75.00 |
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• With Energy Factor (EF) = 0.61 or less |
$ 50.00 |
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Swimming Pool Heater |
$100.00 |
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Clothes Dryer – “Energy Star” labeled |
$ 50.00 |
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Clothes Dryer – Non “Energy Star” labeled |
$ 25.00 |
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Kitchen Range (cook-top and oven) - “Energy Star” labeled |
$ 50.00 |
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Kitchen Range (cook-top and oven) - Non “Energy Star” labeled |
$ 25.00 |
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INCENTIVES ARE APPLICABLE AS LONG AS ALLOCATED FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE
Please note the equipment for the installation/conversion/replacement does not have to be purchased from or installed by OVG. OVG does need to physically confirm the conversion, replacement or new appliance installation. Incentive applications are available through any OVG district office. Incentive money can be “reserved” for up to 60 days by completing an application.
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When Compared to Other Energy Sources
2009 ANNUAL SPACE HEATING COST SUMMARY
| Heating Equipment Type | 5000 Heating Degree Days |
| 80% AFUE Gas Furnace | $872 |
| 94% AFUE Gas Furnace | $694 |
| 80% AFUE Propane Furnace | $1,588 |
| 94% AFUE Propane Furnace | $1,300 |
| 80% AFUE Oil Furnace | $1,236 |
| 84% AFUE Oil Furnace | $1,175 |
| 8.0 HSPF Electric Heat Pump | $1,053 |
| Electric Resistance Furnace | $2,050 |
SPACE HEATING ANAYLSIS SUMMARY: The space heating analysis is based on a 2,072 square foot house located in St. Louis and represents a 5,000 Heating Degree Day location. The house meets the 2009 International Energy Conservation Code and the space heating equipment is selected from the ARI online directory. The 94% AFUE (Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency) natural gas furnace provides the lowest operating cost space heating option.
2009 ANNUAL WATER HEATING COST SUMMARY
| Water Heater Type | Annual Cost |
| 40 Gallon Natural Gas (FHR = 67 gallons) | $282 |
| 50 Gallon Electric (FHR = 62 gallons) | $554 |
WATER HEATER ANAYLSIS SUMMARY: The water heater analysis is based on providing the equivalent First Hour Rating (FHR) based on national average energy usage and the 2009 energy costs as defined by DOE. A natural gas fired 40-gallon and an electric 50-gallon, both conventional storage type, are chosen on this basis. The natural gas water heater would provide the lowest operating cost heating option.
2009 SPACE HEATING AND WATER HEATER INSTALLATION
| Space heating/Water Heating Type | Annual Cost |
| Natural Gas: 94% AFUE Furnace & Water Heater | $976 |
| Electric: Heat Pump & Water Heater | $1,607 |
COMBINATION SPACE HEATING AND WATER HEATER INSTALLATION: Based on the annual cost analysis for space heating and water heaters, the combination of a natural gas 94% AFUE furnace and water heater provides the lowest operating cost space/water heating package.
These estimates by the American Gas Association are based on Department of Energy (DOE) forecast of projected costs of natural gas, electric, propane and kerosene energy use published in the June 3, 2009 Federal Register.
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