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I know we have some HVAC people on the board. I am hoping to get some information on a program offered by Eco Energy Eco Energy is offering to replace my ~12 year old furnace with a new high efficiency furnace and A/C There would be no up front cost for equipment or installation. There would be a $124.95 + HST monthy charge to cover equipment rental and maintenance agreement There is also a $1,300 government rebate available for upgrading to new high efficiency appliances. They are claiming that the energy savings pay for the monthly charge. Had anybody hear dealt with Eco Energy. Are there any HVAC people that could weigh in on the claim about energy savings exceeding the $124.95 monthly charge? I currently have the orginal Carrier furnace installed in the house which was built in May of 2003. I have recently replaced the secondary heat exchanger, the fan, and the fan motor. The igniter was replaced about 2.5 years ago. I am assuming that the furnace will be good a few more years since many of the parts are new. My existing furnace is a high efficiency furnace. However, the rep claims that the efficiency of the furnace decreases by 2% a year. Thus, my furnace which was originally 90% efficient would not be 72% efficient. Can any HVAC people comment on this decrease in effiency? Assuming that the decrease in effiency with an aging furnace is true, how would a new secondary heat exchanger (I still have the original primary heat exchanger), new fan, and new fan motor affect the decrease in efficiency? Would my furnace with new parts be closer to the original efficiency? Or, closer to the 72% figure that they have provided. They are offering to install a Goodman 96% Dual Stage Gas furnace with variable ECM and a Goodman 14.5 SEER Air Conditioner Is this a good furnace? I would appreciate any information that anyone can provide on the company, equipment, etc.