Power Wise by Cleco One is Home Performance with Energy Star. The second program is for Entergy Louisiana customers who meet income qualifications and can apply for free weatherization and energy efficiency upgrades.
Both Home Performance with Energy Star and Income Qualified programs provide incentives [rebates] for the following energy upgrades:
Air sealing ductwork *
Home air sealing *
Attic cellulose insulation. (Pricing chart below)
LED lightbulbs
Low-flow sink aerators and shower heads
Below is the chart of the incentive amounts the Power Wise Program pays the approved contractors based on the existing attic insulation level and home heating type. The incentives below do not apply to income-qualified residential customers.
Diversified Energy will provide an attic insulation estimate showing the price reduction based on the calculator below.
Cleco Power Wise offers an Income-Qualified (IQ) Weatherization Program available for qualified residential customers who meet the income qualification of less than 200% of the federal poverty level.
As seen below, the Power Wise Income-Qualified Program provides larger incentives for attic insulation.
Are You A Landlord?
Owners of single-family residential homes or multi-family properties with less than 5 units under one roof are encouraged to take advantage of the Residential Solutions program. Increase the property’s desirability and maintain happy tenants by putting more money back into their pockets. There is little to NO cost to you depending on the extent of the improvements. Let your tenants know you care.
If you own a multi-family property with 5 or more units under one roof, there is a program just for you! Enhance the property by increasing the overall performance of the building and lowering your renters’ monthly bills. If you pay the electricity or water bill for the property, this is a quick way to save a lot on your monthly bills at NO cost to you.
FAQ
Depending on the number of AC units, size of the home, complexity, and extent of improvements, the industry standard pricing ranges from $1,200 to $4,000 and up.
Like homeowners, renters may register for an assessment. The only difference is that renters must obtain permission from their landlord.
As an example, an average 2000 sqft house with 3 bedrooms will be an investment of between 3-5 hours.
Yes. An adult over the age of 18 must be home.
Our weatherization techs have performed these services on homes of all types. Upon arrival, after the crew Team Leader introduces him or herself, they will perform a brief 5-minute visual assessment of the house, attic, ductwork condition, and accessibility. They will inform the homeowner of any challenges or pre-existing conditions before work. A formal proposal will be provided if the required improvements are excessive and outside the scope of work that the participating utility company incentivizes. There is no charge for the visit. However, we make every attempt to go above and beyond if a noticeable improvement can be made with the funding provided by the utility companies.
In other words, in the worst-case scenario, you receive a free assessment and estimate from a trained, experienced professional.
We are proud of the service we provide and our customer service. We urge you to ask questions and are pleased to show you before and after photos of our work and results. It is the homeowner’s discretion as to how involved you would like to be, but we do encourage questions and participation. In fact, if you want to partake in the hot attic and help us seal your ductwork we would be happy to have you join us.
From air conditioning and heating to every form of insulation and weatherization, we provide all home performance services necessary to improve comfort, indoor air quality, and the energy efficiency of homes and small commercial buildings. Due to the complexity of many homes, some clients require a more detailed inspection and consulting to diagnose contributing factors leading to their comfort issues with a blend of cost-effective resolutions.
Diversified Energy is a one-stop shop that finds solutions to concerns through all available products on the market rather than attempting to resolve a problem through the eyes of just one product or service.
* The program incentivizes the Cleco-approved contractors to provide a particular level of ductwork air sealing and home air sealing. An additional cost may be quoted based on the condition and extent of work required to seal the ductwork and air seal the home. Work shall occur only with the property owner’s approval.
** The approximate number of inches in the attic and the correlating rebate are based on the condition of the existing insulation. Age and gaps, among other characteristics in the existing insulation, can impact the R-value. This information is contained in the estimate.
