Since your company is named New Buffalo Impact, does that mean you're just in the City of Buffalo?
We serve all of Erie and Niagara Counties. And if you're located in another county, call us. We'll refer you to a certified, reputable home performance contractor in your area.
What do you mean by financial assistance? Are you talking about a government program?
There are different levels of incentive available depending on your household income. These incentives are offered by New York's Home Performance with Energy Star program, which is a public benefit program designed by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA). The program's funding comes from money collected from electric utility companies as part of a statewide utility restructuring plan. There is no taxpayer money involved and it is not a government program. The available incentives are:
1. A 50% grant available to low to moderate income homeowners (call us for more information.
2. 5.99% Low-Interest Financing for qualifying borrowers.
3. A 10% Homeowner Financing Incentive for those who choose not to access the Energy Star financing.
How does the Energy Impact calculator work?
Your Energy Impact is simply the percentage of your household income that is spent on Energy. Lower-income households tend to have a higher Energy Impact than higher-income households, but the good news is that there are a number of different programs available to assist lower-income households to reduce their Energy Impact rating.
Is your work Guaranteed?
New Buffalo Impact will always return to your home at no cost, within one year after the job is performed, to address any deficiencies in our work. Products that we install such as windows, doors, appliances, and heating and cooling equipment come with their own manufacturers warranties.
Ok, I'm sold on the Whole House Approach. How long does this process take?
A comprehensive home performance assessment takes 2-3 hours at your home. Shortly thereafter, we present you with a completed assessment report. Applications for the program's monetary incentives can take several weeks to process.
What are your payment terms?
If you choose to finance the work yourself, then we accept a 30% down payment, with the remainder due upon completion of the work.
What qualifications do your workers have?
We are a home performance contractor accredited by the Building Performance Institute (BPI). What that means is that our employees are trained and certified in the various areas of home performance building science (such as building shell, heating, and cooling