Is a qualifying gas furnace eligible for the air conditioning incentive?
A new 90% or higher gas furnace combined with a new qualifying air conditioner will qualify for both rebates provided the new air conditioner is 14 SEER or greater and the new furnace includes an ECM fan. You can also qualify for both rebates if you choose a new, qualifying heat pump in combination with your qualifying gas furnace. Instead of buying an air conditioner, purchase an add-on heat pump. There is no heating technology that is more efficient than the heat pump during most winter temperatures. In a dual-fuel system, the energy saving heat pump is used for 60% or more of your total heating load and your gas furnace, which costs more to operate, is used only on the coldest days.
