desktop power management rebate program vendor webinar - november 2, 2012

April 8, 2023 www.pcpower-rebates-il.com

Vendor Webinar


Introductions and Overview

• Introduction to Program Team• Guidelines– Respond to polls when presenter

initiates.– Ask any questions about

particular material being presented through “Questions/ Chat” option. We will address questions at the end of each segment.

– Notify us of any A/V problems through “Questions/Chat” option.


Agenda1:00 – 1:10 Opening Remarks

Introductions to program team and Resource Solutions Group

Webinar guidelines1:10 – 1:45 Program Overview

Program summary RSG’s role Value to software vendors Instant discount Qualifying software Customer eligibility

1:45 – 1:55 Rebate Application Process Sample program participation agreement Sample rebate application Sample validation information

1:55 Closing Remarks, Q&A


About the Program

What Is It?• $8 per seat rebate for networked PC power

management software• Standalone or bundled solutionsWho Is Eligible?• Commercial account holders or commercial

tenants in the ComEd electric delivery territory in Illinois

• Private sector customers only• Not eligible: public taxpayer-funded entities


Purpose of the Program

Rebate lowers barrier to buying and using power management solutions

Software helps commercial customers reduce energy use and save on monthly utility bills

Solution and relationship opens door to other energy efficiency projects


Our RolesReaching and Educating the

Customer• Outreach and

referrals to software vendors

• Marketing materials for sales calls

• Web resources for customer education

• Answer energy efficiency questions

Verifying Eligibility and Processing

Rebates• Program

Participation Form before purchase

• Application checklist and assistance

• Verifying savings and tracking success

• Continuous customer engagement


Value to Software VendorsMakes product a

greater value by adding energy efficiency incentive• Lowers initial purchase

costs• Emphasizes on-going cost

savingsMakes it easier to close sales• More perceived benefits • More visibility for available

solutions via program marketing activities

Win

Win


How It Works

Identify customer

Customer signs and submits Program Participation Agreement

Purchase completed and software installed

Submit invoice with Rebate Application and proof of installation

Rebate provided upon verified application

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Instant Discount Option

Offer rebate as Instant Discount to customer

Provide full rebate amount as credit on customer’s invoice

Submit required documentation and completed application for

reimbursement – check comes to you in 60 days or less


Qualifying SoftwareAll products as listed at www.pcpower-rebates-

il.comNot previously installed or purchased Intended for use on networked workstation

(CPU and monitor) Must be purchased and installed between

October 1, 2012 and May 31, 2013Rebates only paid on PCs located in ComEd

Illinois delivery territory


Customer Eligibility• Commercial customers receiving delivery service

by ComEd in Illinois, such as:– Financial services providers– Healthcare providers– Real estate firms– Private schools (k-8, secondary, colleges or other)– Medium-sized businesses and corporations

• Tenants of commercial properties receiving delivery service by ComEd who are not direct account holders are also eligible

• Public (taxpayer-funded) entities are not eligible

Customer Potential

ComEd’s delivery service territory borders Iroquois County to the south (roughly Interstate 80), the Wisconsin border to the north, the Iowa border to the west, and the Indiana border to the east.

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How It Works

Identify customer

Customer signs and submits Program Participation Agreement

Purchase completed and software installed

Submit invoice with Rebate Application and proof of installation

Rebate provided upon verified application

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Program Participant Agreement

• Must be completed and received prior to purchase. – Wait to purchase software until

eligibility is confirmed• Eligibility verification:

– Confirms no existing enterprise power management programs

– Confirms strong impact of rebate offering on decision to purchase

• Quick Tip: If available, attach a copy of recent ComEd bill to streamline PPA processing

• An email will be sent with status updates and approval

November 1, 2012


Rebate Application(1 of 2)

• PPA must be received and software must be installed to process rebate application

• Application attachments– (Tenant applicants only:

submit Account Holder Release Form)

– (Instant discounts only: submit Customer Release Form)

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Rebate Application(2 of 2)

• Application attachments (cont’)– Vendor invoice, including:

• Product info• Total cost per unit (separate from

bundled software)• Total licenses purchased• Purchase date• Vendor contact info• Paid in full, zero balance, or

payment terms – Network administrator print-out,

including:• Installation location• Verification of controls/schedules

implemented• Equipment inventory for multiple

workstations in multi-site installations.

• Quick Tip: Provide RSG with sample network reports to facilitate application processing

• Postmark/email 90 days or less after installationNovember 1, 2012


Instant Discount Option

Offer rebate as Instant Discount to customer

Provide full rebate amount as credit on customer’s invoice

Submit required documentation and completed application for

reimbursement – check comes to you in 60 days or less


Customer Release Form for Instant Discount• Submit PPA signed

by customer• Submit Customer

Release Form for Instant Discount with customer signature

• Complete application

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Rebate Check Issued

Rebate Process*

Response within 5 business days

*Timeline represents typical processing time for an applicant submitting a complete, timely, and qualified application.

Software installed and application postmarked within 90 days or by 6/15/2013.

Response within 5 business days

Check issued within 15 business days after receipt of qualifying application


Contact us for Co-Marketing Opportunities

• Cobranded print and e-collateral opportunities

• Web-based program overviews

• Opportunities for case studies for high-yield customers

• Opportunities for co-branded launch announcements and press releases


About Resource Solutions Group

Strong utility industry

background with 80+years of leadership

Clients in California,

Illinois, Indiana, Pennsylvania,

Wisconsin

Diverse portfolio

in residential, commercial, and

agriculture markets

Offices in northern and

southern California,

Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin

Issued over 95,000

customer rebates since

2010

A CLEAResult Company

National company of efficiency experts delivering solutions

to save energy, water, and money


Contact Information

Phone: 312-344-1540Email: [email protected]: www.pcpower-rebates-il.com

desktop power management rebate program vendor webinar - november 2, 2012

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