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Reminder About Knob-and-Tube Wiring

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Program: Comfort Home
To: All Comfort Home Contractors
Summary: Reminder about knob-and-tube wiring
Contact with Questions:  1-888-406-4009 or Comforthome@nyserda.ny.gov

  • When insulating, ensure that no insulation is in direct contact with knob-and-tube wiring.
  • Comfort Home packages require complete measure installation.  If 90% or more of attic can be air-sealed and insulated, then the project is eligible for Comfort Home.
  • A home with knob-and-tube wiring in the attic that doesn’t allow at least 90% of the attic insulation to be installed is not eligible for Comfort Home.
  • A home with knob-and-tube wiring in the walls is not eligible for Comfort Home Package B (Good Package).