Builders
Builder Requirements
- Homes must be located in the PECO service area.
- Homes must have a certificate of occupancy issued on or after June 1, 2021.
- Each home must be ENERGY STAR certified or at least 20 percent more energy efficient than current codes and federal standards require, as documented by a HERS rating.
- There are no restrictions concerning heating fuel for homes to be eligible for PECO New Home Rebates.
- Eligible homes include single-family detached, single-family attached, modular homes, and residentially metered units in multifamily buildings five stories or less. Manufactured homes are not eligible.
- Builders and HERS raters must complete a participation agreement to submit homes and receive incentives through PECO New Home Rebates.
- Builders must submit an IRS Tax Form W-9 before they can receive incentives through PECO New Home Rebates.
- Submissions must be completed and reported by an eligible and certified HERS rater. The associated costs of hiring a HERS rater to evaluate eligibility are the builder’s responsibility.
- HERS raters must remain in good standing, and maintain a “Passing” quality assurance score, to submit homes to PECO New Home Rebates.
- All submissions of incentive and participation applications for PECO New Home Rebates will be through the approved online submission process.