September 2006 Rebate Report: Spotlight: Energy Management Incentive Programs

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Value Differs Across the Nation

Energy management and control systems include a wide range of devices and systems ranging from simple time clocks that control HVAC or lighting systems to centralized, computer-based systems that monitor, control, and optimize building systems and energy use. The more complex energy management systems (EMS) can interface with other building automation systems (BAS) to control fire and life safety, security systems, elevators, and the like. However, it is the prospect of enhanced energy efficiency that drives utilities and other agencies to offer incentives that support EMS installations and improvements.

As the tables below illustrate, incentives range from simple to sophisticated. The wide spectrum of potential funding opportunities mirrors the diversity of energy management approaches available. At one extreme, prescriptive rebates pay fixed amounts per device installed (e.g., programmable thermostats). At the other extreme, custom incentives are available to support the design and installation of enhanced automation systems.

Enhanced automation systems that couple an EMS with an energy information system (EIS) can not only control and monitor all of the components within the EMS, but also receive and automatically respond to energy price signals. Properly programmed, this additional functionality can create tremendous value in markets where peak load shedding and demand response are valued. e&pm

Energy Management Incentives Range from Simple to Complex

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Simple Prescriptive Incentives

Puget Sound Energy (WA)	Business Solutions	Programmable Thermostat	$50 per unit	www.pse.com/solutions /rebateThermostat.aspx
Rocky Mountain Power (UT)	FinAnswer Express	Programmable Thermostat	$50 to $70 per unit	www.utahpower.net /File/File38243.pdf
Cape Light Compact (MA)	HVAC Retrofit Program	Programmable Thermostat	$50 per unit	www.capelightcompact.org /pdfs/C&I%20HVAC%20Retrofit.pdf
City of Roseville (CA)	Commercial HVAC Program	Programmable Thermostat	$35 per unit	www.rosevilleelectric.org /r/re_reb_hvac_06.pdf
MidAmerican Energy (IA)	Energy Advantage Heating & Cooling	Programmable Thermostat	$30 per unit	www.midamericanenergy .com/pdf/ee_heating_and_cooling.pdf
Cool Choice Program (New England & NJ )	>20 Utilities and Municipalities in six states participate	HVAC Dual Enthalpy Economizer Controls	$250 per Economizer	www.coolchoice.net/
San Diego Gas& Electric (CA)	Express Efficiency	Occupancy Sensor	$16.50 to $44 per sensor	www.sdge.com/business /2006_express_long_form.pdf
MidAmerican Energy (IA)	Energy Advantage Lighting	Occupancy Sensor	$20 per sensor	www.midamericanenergy.com /pdf/ee_lighting.pdf
Alliant Energy (IA)	Lighting Rebates	Occupancy Sensor	$15 per sensor	www.alliantenergy.com/docs/groups /public/documents/pub/p015193.hcsp
Efficiency Maine (ME)	Business Program Lighting	Occupancy Controls / Sensors	$15 to $50 per unit	www.efficiencymaine.com/business /pdfs/PreEstablished-Cash- Incentives-Brochure-Mini.pdf

Prescriptive and/or Deemed Savings on Multiple Measures

Seattle City Light (WA)	Energy Smart Services - Medium & Large C/I Customers	Standard Measures	- HVAC controls - 17¢ to 20¢ per kWh saved, -Lighting controls - 21¢ per kWh saved, -Daylighting controls - 17¢ to 20¢ per kWh saved, -Occupancy sensors - $30 to $90 per unit, -HVAC - Fan VSDs - 23¢ per kWh saved. Any energy saving measure will be considered.	www.seattle. gov/light/ conserve/ business/ cv5_fi.htm
NYSERDA (NY)	Smart Equipment Choices	Lighting and HVAC Controls	-Lighting Controls - $10 to $100 per control, -Differential Enthalpy Economizers - $150 per unit, -Demand Control Ventilation - $200 per sensor, -Variable Speed Drives - $10 to $20 per unit, -Programmable T-stats - ConEd Gas only, $50 per unit.	www.nyserda.org/ Programs/ SmartEC /default.asp

In-Depth, Highly Flexible Incentive Programs

Seattle City Light (WA)	Energy Smart Services - Medium & Large C/I Customers	Custom	Pays up to 70% of project costs. Projects funded in the past include VSDs on Pumps and Fans, Ventilation Controls, and Daylighting or Occupancy Lighting Controls.	www.seattle.gov /light/Conserve/ Business/ cv5_ic.asp
Alliant Energy (IA)	Commercial/ Industrial Customers	Custom	Energy Management Control Systems Eligible	www.alliantenergy.com /docs/ groups/public/ documents/pub/ p014859.hcsp
NYSERDA	Standard Performance Contract - C/I Performance Program CIPP	Custom	Eligible Electric and Gas Measures include Energy Management Systems and Custom Measures. Gas incentives only offered in Con Edison territory (Incentive rate of $1 per therm saved).	www.nyserda.org/ programs/ Commercial_Industrial /cipp.asp?i=PON
SCE (All CA IOU customers)*	Demand Response - Technical Assistance /Technology Incentives	Custom	Based on audit results, technology incentives help pay for installation of qualifying equipment, which can include dual-level lighting, remote-controlled switches, demand control software, and/or enhanced automation systems.	www.sce.com/ RebatesandSavings/ LargeBusiness/ DemandResponse/ TechAssistanceand TechnologyIncentives.htm

*The California Energy Commission funded an Enhanced Automation incentive pilot program based on the results generated by a Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory study examining the relationship between demand response programs and energy management systems. The lessons learned from the pilot program helped shape the TA/TI program currently offered by the CA IOUs under the demand response heading. The January 2006 report resulting from the sutdy can be accessed via: drrc.lbl.gov/drrc-pubs5.html

Rebate Report is generated by the Financial Incentives National Database (F.I.N.D.) exclusively for Energy & Power Management. The data contained herein are provided for information purposes only. Accuracy is not guaranteed as programs are subject to change. RealWinWin disclaims any liability resulting from discrepancies. Rebate Report is only a sampling of available incentives, not a comprehensive list. Visit www.realwinwin.com for further information. Submit inquiries to info@realwinwin.com or call (866) 799-FIND. Visit www.realwinwin.com for more Rebate Reports, featuring direct links to incentives, program details, rebate applications, and more.

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