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Program Introduction. Program Transition - Chicagoland. The Chicagoland Small Business Direct Install is currently fully subscribed. The Chicagoland Multi-Family Direct Install program is nearly subscribed, and will provide rebates for installations through May 31, 2011. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Program Introduction
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Program Transition - Chicagoland• The Chicagoland Small Business Direct Install is currently fully
subscribed.• The Chicagoland Multi-Family Direct Install program is nearly
subscribed, and will provide rebates for installations through May 31, 2011.
• The Chicagoland Prescriptive Rebate, Custom and RetroCommissioning programs will provide rebates for installations through May 31, 2011 see details at www.chicagolandrebates.com
• SB 1918 programs apply to C&I measures installed on June 1 or thereafter.
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• Prescriptive – move market for condensing boilers, furnaces
Residential Overview: 4 Core Programs (as filed)
Measure Peoples NS
Boilers ≥ 300 Mbtu ≥ 85% TE $2/Mbtu $2/MbtuBoilers ≥ 300 Mbtu ≥ 90% TE $4/Mbtu $4/MbtuBoilers ≤ 300 MBtu ≥ 90% AFUE $500 $350Boilers ≤ 300 MBtu ≥ 95% AFUE $600 $450Boiler Reset Controls $100 $100Furnaces ≤ 225 MBtu ≥ 92% AFUE $350 $200Furnaces ≤ 225 MBtu ≥ 95% AFUE $400 $250
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• Multifamily – Direct install, opportunities for Envelope/HVAC retrofits (jointly delivered with ComEd)– 3+ unit buildings– Central and Single HVAC Systems– Great opportunity to offer FREE services to you Multi-Family
customer!
• Behavior Change – comparative reports, advice to homeowners
• Whole House Existing Homes – retrofits for homes, air sealing, insulation, HVAC upgrades
Residential Overview:
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• Prescriptive – boiler tune ups, steam trap repair/replacement, boiler reset controls, condensing furnaces / boilers, etc.
C&I Overview: 4 Core Programs
Measure IncentiveBoilers ≥ 300 Mbtu ≥ 85% TE $2/MbtuBoilers ≥ 300 Mbtu ≥ 90% TE $4/MbtuBoilers ≤ 300 MBtu ≥ 90% AFUE $500 Boiler Cutout /Reset Controls $250 Steam Trap Repair/Replacement $60Furnaces ≤ 225 MBtu ≥ 92% AFUE $225 Furnaces ≤ 225 MBtu ≥ 95% AFUE $400 Programmable Thermostat $40
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• Custom – heat recovery, process changes, controls, building envelope, etc. ……requires PRE APPROVAL
• Capital investment is required• $1.00/ therm saved in the first year• Simple payback must be one year or greater before the incentive is
applied• Measure must NOT qualify for a prescriptive incentive
• Small Business –direct install measures combined with mix of prescriptive and custom projects. Intensive assistance on back end to help customer with bids, follow through to implement (jointly delivered with ComEd)
C&I Overview: 4 Core Programs
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Small Business Energy Efficiency Services• New for PY4
• Pilot program had positive results
• Who Qualifies?• ComEd 0 – 100 kW Commercial Demand• North Shore / Peoples Gas – SC2
• Individually owned businesses– No corporately managed businesses– Franchisees must make all decisions locally– Owners cannot own more than 10 businesses
• Mfg, Retail, Non-profit, Restaurant, Office
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Interested?
• 50-70% of EE Measure cost is paid to the contractor - payment in 30 days
• Great filler in-between larger projects, or a niche market• Program generated leads
877-548-6725
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• Retro Commissioning – studies to look at facility operation, sequencing, controls and uncover natural gas and electric saving opportunities (jointly delivered with ComEd)
C&I Overview: 4 Core Programs
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FRANKLIN ENERGYAron Jarr, Trade Ally [email protected]: 262-284-3838, Cell: 920-838-2997
Marcia Foelker, Trade Ally [email protected]: 262-786-1287, Cell: 262-470-9033
Glen Maxam, Trade Ally [email protected] Cell:630-742-4669
Contacts
Franklin Energy Chicago Office5450 N. Cumberland – Suite 125Chicago, IL 60656Phone: 312-878-0038
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Nicor Gas Energy Efficiency ProgramBusiness Customer Offerings
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Program Details
• Provides rebates for energy efficient equipment and services
• Rates 4 or 74 qualify• Current Program runs through May 31 or until
funds are exhausted - applications must be submitted by June 30, 2011
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Business Customer Program
Qualification Requirements:– Must purchase and install eligible equipment– Must submit complete applications and
necessary documentation within the program’s effective dates
Sample Business Customer Segments:• Restaurants • Offices • Hotel/Hospitality• Grocery • Retail • School/University• Assembly • Industrial • Hospital/ Institutional
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Trade Allies – Essential Partners
• Program partners include contractors, distributors, manufacturers, retailers, and trade associations
• Shared goals – all of us win when you sell premium, high efficiency equipment (customer, contractor, distributor, manufacturer, and Program)
• Look to trade allies to understand market conditions• Program tools and resources to boost sales, including Instant
Discount and program materials• Trade Ally Focus Group – ongoing and expanded for Rider 30• We want your success stories – many ways to showcase trade allies
in the Program
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Equipment Rebate Amount Measure-Specific Requirements
Small Water Heater Energy Factor >/= 0.67 $100
New equipment must meet ENERGY STAR standards with an Energy Factor >/= 0.67
For residential-sized hot water heater with storage installed in non-residential space, tankless not eligible.
Large Water Heater Thermal Efficiency >/=
88%$150
Commercial sized hot water heater with storage installed in non-residential space.
New equipment must have a Thermal Efficiency >/= 88% with an Input Capacity >/= 75 MBTUH
Business Customer Program – Domestic Hot Water
• End use must be domestic hot water only, space heating and process end uses are not eligible
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Business Customer Program – Space Heating
Equipment Rebate Amount Measure-Specific Requirements
Furnace AFUE >/= 92% $200
For residential-sized furnaces installed in small non-residential space for space heating use.
New equipment must be ENERGY STAR rated with an Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency >/= 92% or >/= 95% and an Input Capacity between 60 - 140 MBTUH
Rebate level based on AFUE rating and paid per unit installed.
Furnace AFUE >/= 95% $250
Boiler Thermal Efficiency >/=
85%$2/MBTUH
For commercial-sized hot water boiler (no storage) installed in non-residential space for space heating use.
New equipment must have a Thermal Efficiency >/= 85% or and >/= 90% and an Input Capacity >/= 300 MBTUH.
Rebate level based on Thermal Efficiency rating and paid on Input Capacity in MBTUH.
Boiler Thermal Efficiency >/=
90%$4/MBTUH
• End use must be space heating only, domestic hot water and process end uses are not eligible
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Equipment Rebate Amount Measure-Specific Requirements
Low Flow Pre-Rinse Sprayer $25 New sprayer must have a flow rate </= 1.25 gpm at 60 psi
Only single valve sprayers are eligible.
Business Customer Program – Food Service
• Rebate only available for replacement of existing equipment in a commercial-use kitchen
• Note: Manufacturer product specification sheet is required for this measure
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Business Customer Program- Boiler Controls
Equipment Rebate Amount Measure-Specific Requirements
Auto-Reset Control $250
Control must result in an Output Temperature Range >/= 10⁰F.
Must automatically control boiler output water temperature setpoint based on outdoor air temperature, manual controls are not eligible.
Eligible boiler limited to Input Capacity >/= 100 MBTUH Rebate paid on a per unit basis.
Steam Traps $50
New or repaired steam traps must replace/repair existing steam traps, one for one and installed at the site address reported on the application.
Rebate paid on a per steam trap basis.
• New equipment should retrofit existing boiler systems for non-residential use
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Business Customer Program - Boiler Tune Up
Boiler Tune Up Rebate Amount - $350/boiler
Required Tune Up Checklist
Measure combustion efficiency using an electronic flue gas analyzer.
Adjust airflow and reduce excessive stack temperatures.
Adjust burner and gas input, manual or motorized draft control.
Clean burners, combustion chamber and fire-side exchange surface.
Inspect and clean burner nozzles.
Check for proper venting.
Complete visual inspection of system piping and insulation.
Check safety controls.
• Boiler Input Capacity >/= 300 MBTUH
• Boiler must be at least 2 years old• Must include a copy of the
Combustion Test Analyzer documentation
• Tune up service must be completed by a Professional Contractor
• Can only be claimed once per boiler, per program cycle.
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Qualified Products List
• Available on Program web site• Lists of qualified water heaters, furnaces and
boilers• Choose products from these lists to ensure
incentive is available
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Program WebsiteHome Page
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• Promotions running February 15 – April 30:– Application Amnesty• Now accepting rebate applications for equipment
installed within 120 days (normally 60 days)– Easy App Service• Free service will complete and submit your application
for you
Visit www.nicorgasrebates.com for details!
Current Promotions
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Custom Rebate Program
For gas-saving projects not addressed by the Business Customer Rebate program - examples:
• Boiler burner replacements
• Boiler controls• Heat recovery– Stack economizer– Custom designed heat
recovery
• Air handling units• Space heaters
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Custom Rebate Program
• Commercial Business customers only – all rate classes• Requires program evaluation and pre-approval before
an incentive can be offered to the customer• Customer-developed gas-savings calculations per
project– Project pre- and post- installation inspection and
measurements• Rebates based on $0.75 or $1/therm saved, up to
$100,000 or 30% of the incremental project cost
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June 1 and beyond – Rider 30
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All Business Programs
Business Customer Programs– Business Incentive– Custom Business Incentive– Economic Redevelopment– Retro-Commissioning (Joint with ComEd)– Small Business Direct Install (Joint with ComEd)– Commercial New Construction– Building Performance with ENERGY STAR– Multi-family Retrofit Program (Joint with ComEd)
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Upcoming Business Incentive Program
• Per filing (subject to change):– Targeted start: June 1, 2011– 3 year program with tiered goals– No rate class restrictions– C&I focused, rather than residential– Similar with additional measures– Broader boiler measures– Additional commercial equipment measures
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Additional Prescriptive Measures
Per filing (subject to change):• Condensing unit heaters - $200• Boilers < 300 MBTUH; All boilers - $400-7,500 • Controls– Programmable thermostat - $25
• Kitchen equipment:– Steamers, ovens, griddles, broilers, etc. - $25-
1,400
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Changes to Custom Program
Per filing (subject to change):• Increased incentives in years 2 & 3:– $1.25 per therm– Up to $150,000 per site per year
• Program will co-fund the cost of an energy assessment
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Focus on maximizing incentive program offerings:– These programs can be used for genuine business
purposes, make it part of your day-to-day activities– They can help your customers– Help strengthen business relations– Think strategically and creatively
Think Progressively!
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“Selling” Incentives• Commoditizes your business to the lowest cost to the customer• Doesn’t create solutions
– Make sure it’s what the customer needs• Takes the eyes off the prize
– Highlight the benefits of the technology, SERVICE, etc., Incentives come along for the ride.
• We still want the sales process in play– Newness of the program– Customer needs to trust you
• Do not over promise $, too hard to go back, wait for program confirmation
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Expectations
• Offer energy efficiency as a viable solution to your customers. • Use pre-approved equipment lists on Program sites.• Follow the Program Terms and Conditions.• Quality installations with quality products that deliver true
energy savings.• Properly document project with invoices, specification sheets
and other supporting material.– Complete applications will speed the payment process.– Customer Signatures!
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Program Contact Information
Other Nicor Gas Energy Efficiency Program Info:
(630) 388-2450
Business Energy Efficiency Program Info:
John [email protected] x3012