The City of Decatur just put info up on its website announcing “DecaturWISE” (Worthwhile Investments Save Energy), which “is designed to help residential customers increase the energy efficiency and comfort of their homes through a comprehensive home energy analysis and rebates for the installation of energy efficient improvements.”  The program is funded by a Department of Energy grant to the City of Decatur under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

As the website notes, Georgia Power already offers up to $2,220 in rebates based on energy savings.  (More info on that program HERE) Decatur’s grant will award up to $1,000 in additional rebates to the homeowner.  According to the city, “the most impactful improvements to reduce energy use in Decatur homes include insulation, duct sealing and air infiltration reduction.”

Here’s the six step process on how to take advantage of this program, according to the city…

1. Contact a Program Contractor from the list below to schedule your home analysis. 2. Complete the home energy analysis. 3. Contractor will install energy saving upgrades. 4. Complete post-installation inspection 5. Contractor applies for rebates. 6. You receive money back!

The website lists three “participating contractors” in the area that can do the work and apply for the city’s rebate.  A quick look at one of the participating contractors’ websites shows that while savings vary by area, it is possible to exceed 50% savings on these projects.  Not a bad deal.