The Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency rating (AFUE), is the standard measure of a gas furnace or boiler’s efficiency in converting fuel to energy. The higher the rating, the more efficient use of fuel, For example, a 90% AFUE rating means that 90% of the fuel used offers warmth for your home and 10% escapes with the exhaust.
NOTICE: Effective September 1, 2010 furnace/boiler rebates are only available through Energy Sense Preferred Professionals. Find one...
Install an Energy Star rated natural gas furnace or boiler to be eligible for a $200 rebate and a programmable thermostat for the additional $25.
An Energy Sense Preferred Professional must be used to receive the rebate on a qualifying furnace and thermostat.
The programmable thermostat is only available when it is installed simultaneously with a qualifying furnace or boiler.
Energy Star has the following efficiency standards:
