Get Home Insulation At Almost No Cost to You

Updating your home insulation can greatly benefit both your comfort level and your wallet. Not only will your home be easier to heat and cool, your utility bills will cost you significantly less. Sounds pretty good, right? What if you could get those repairs for without paying any money upfront?

Laclede Gas Is Making That Possible

 Right now, Laclede Gas has an incredible incentive program that allows you to update your home insulation and not have to pay for it upfront. It may sound too good to be true, but this program practically pays for itself.

Here's how it works

Laclede gas will lend you up to $2000 for home insulation repairs, which will usually cover all the work needed. Then, you pay back the loan at a very low interest rate of 3% on your Laclede Gas bill

Thanks to the improvements to your home, your gas bill will most likely be the same as it was before, if not lower, even with the added 3% interest. That means you can get new home insulation without spending any more money than you already do!

How can Affordable Comfort help you?

 As a BPI certified and preferred contractor working with Laclede Gas, we can provide the home energy audit you need to get a quote on the improvements your home needs. We can then take care of those repairs and help you apply for the financing program that will allow you to get all that work at no upfront cost to you. We realize that this may seem a little too good to be true, but we are happy to talk with you about it in more detail anytime. Feel free to give us a call at 877-526-3202 or send us an email at info@affordablecomfort.biz.

Ameren Act On Energy Financial Incentive Program

The Ameren Act On Energy Financial Incentive Program is perfect for anyone looking to improve their home while still keeping the costs low. The following program is currently available to Illinois residents. However, a Missouri program is in the works, so if you are a Missouri resident and like what you see, please feel free to send us an email at info@affordablecomfort.biz so we can keep you up to date on when this program will be available in your area.

Here's how it works

 Ameren is offering financial incentives for several home improvements that will make your home more energy efficient. Those who qualify for the program will receive discounts on things such as air sealing, attic insulation, wall insulation and more. Many improvements will be eligible for coverage of up to 50% of the costs!

The specifics

If you decide to purchase any of the following improvements, Ameren will cover a certain amount of the costs. These rates expire December 15th, so act fast!

Air Sealing - $0.50 per CFM, maximum of $1,200

Attic Insulation -$0.50 per SF, maximum of $1,400

Wall Insulation - $0.50 per SF, maximum of $2,400

Rim Joist Insulation - $1.00 per LF, maximum of $400

Let us help!

 If you want to figure out which parts of your home would benefit from these improvements and calculate how much you would save as well as your out of pocket costs, we can help. Give us a call or send us an email and we can give you prices on our insulation packages and even set up a time to visit your home and make recommendations.  You can reach us at 877-526-3202 or by email at info@affordablecomfort.biz.

Laclede Gas Energy Rebate Program

We have great news for anyone looking to save money on their utility bills. Laclede Gas currently has a High Efficiency Rebate Program that will allow you to make improvements on your home at little or no cost to you. Here's how the energy rebate works:

1. You apply for rebates for purchasing energy-efficient items such as gas furnaces, gas boilers, thermostats, and water heaters.

2. If you qualify, Laclede Gas will send rebate checks to help cover the costs.

3. You save money on your utility bills!

Here's a quick look at some of the available rebates:

Gas Furnaces: $150-$200

Gas Boilers: $25

Electronic Programmable setback thermostat: $50

Gas Storage Water Heaters: $50-$125

Gas Water Heater: $200

Where can you buy qualifying appliances?

You can get your energy efficient water heaters, furnaces, thermostats, etc right from Affordable Comfort. We can help you pick out the appliances that will not only make your home more comfortable, but also qualify for these great rebates. . Plus, after we install them, we're happy to help you apply for the rebates that will save you money.

So how do you apply?

Print out this application.

Mail it here:

EFI - Laclede Gas Rebate
40 Washington Street
Suite 2000
Westborough, MA 01581

The application does not take long to fill out and, if you qualify, you will basically get some extra cash just for increasing the value of your home and saving money on your utility bills. This program certainly makes going green easier.

What is Spray Foam?

Many people have begun to hear the word spray foam as a buzzword in the insulation industry. This high-quality insulation is great for many applications and in some cases can be very cost effective. However, it's important to know what you are buying and in which situations this high-performance insulation makes sense.

What is Spray Foam?

This polyurethane foam is an expanding substance. It sprays on thin and expands to create a barrier. Open cell foam will expand more than closed cell, but that does not necessarily mean one is better than the other.

Closed cell foam only expands a little bit, but it creates an airtight barrier. It acts as an air barrier, thermal insulator, and moisture boundary. This type of spray foam is great for ceilings, but not for roofs. When used for roofs, it can trap moisture from leaks and condensate, which will lead to mold growth.

Open cell foam expands much more than closed cell because it is not airtight. The open cell foam allows air and moisture to travel through it, making this foam ideal for attic or roof decking. Instead of trapping the moisture like a closed cell foam would, this type of foam allows the moisture to travel through and dissipate, preventing rotting.

When Should Spray Foam Be Used?

Spray foam is an expensive material, so you certainly do not want to spend money on it unless you are going to see a return on your investment. Spray foam is great for new construction, or modifying homes in areas such as the ceiling, attic, or roof. Due to the high cost of the material, it is best to combine the foam with another type of insulation. Affordable Comfort created a Hybrid System that uses a small amount of spray foam paired with Cellulose insulation. This system allows you to get the high performance benefits of the foam without breaking the bank. If you were to insulate your entire home in spray foam, the cost would be too high to ever see a return on your large investment.

When Shouldn't Spray Foam Be Used?

Spray foam should not be used exclusively to insulate an entire home, due to the aforementioned high cost issues. You also wouldn't want to add spray foam directly on top of existing insulation.

Overall, spray foam is an excellent choice for insulating a structure. It is just important to know when and how to use it, as well as how much should be used in order to save money without sacrificing results. We here at Affordable Comfort are more than happy to walk you through the process.