Using Energy Wisely for a Better Future. An Overview of the Nicor Gas Energy Efficiency Program

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1 Using Energy Wisely for a Better Future An Overview of the Nicor Gas Energy Efficiency Program

2 About the Programs

3 About the Program Nicor Gas EEP Program Overview Suite of programs designed to reduce natural gas consumption Provides rebates for energy efficient equipment and services Programs available for: Equipment replacement and retrofit projects New construction Behavioral Changes

4 About the Program Program Benefits Help educate and motivate consumers to be more energy efficient Influence market towards energy efficiency Manufacturers, distributors, contractors Opportunity for contractor and trade ally business expansion All contractors and trade allies can participate Current Program Period: June 1, 2011 to May 31, 2014

5 About the Program Nicor Gas serves the northern third of Illinois, excluding Chicago Over 2 million customers in 643 communities

6 About the Program Program Eligibility Open to all current residential and commercial Nicor Gas customers. Large Direct Access customers not eligible Rebates for publically owned buildings are managed by the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO).

7 About the Program How are the Programs Funded? Funded by residential and commercial Nicor Gas customers. Line item on each bill that notes monthly contribution to program.

8 About the Program Residential Programs Home Energy Efficiency Rebate Program Home Energy Savings Multi-Family Home Energy Savings New Construction Program Elementary Energy Education Program Behavioral Energy Savings Program

9 About the Program Commercial and Industrial Programs Business Energy Efficiency Rebate Business Custom Incentive Retro-Commissioning Economic Redevelopment Small Business Energy Savings New Construction Building Performance with ENERGY STAR

10 About the Program

11 Business Energy Efficiency Rebate Program

12 Business Energy Efficiency Rebates Business Energy Efficiency Rebate Programs Rebates available for equipment replacement and product installation for commercial customers Eligibility Must be a current Nicor Gas business customer All rate classes eligible Purchase and install qualifying equipment Submit complete applications and necessary documentation within 90 days of equipment installation Purchase and install eligible equipment Submit complete applications and necessary documentation within 90 days of equipment installation

13 Space Heating Rebates Space Heating Condensing and Non- Condensing Boilers 85% and Up, up to 2,000 MBTUH $400 to $7500 Natural Gas Furnaces Rebates for 92% AFUE and up $200-$250 Condensing Unit Heaters $200

14 Space Heating Rebates Space Heating Steam Boilers $75 to $450 per boiler Infrared Heaters $700 Combination Boilers $1600

15 Improvements/Additions Rebates Industrial/Process Steam Traps Repair or Replace Existing per Program Requirements $150 to $200 per trap Commercial Steam Trap Repair or Replacement $50 per Trap Boiler Tune-Ups Per Specific Program Protocols $350 Boiler Reset Control Automatic Control as a Retrofit $250

16 Improvements/Additions Rebates Programmable Thermostat Installed on space heating equipment <300 MBTUH $50 Pipe Insulation $4 to $8 per linear foot Pool/Spa Covers Heated with gas-fired equipment $0.75 to $1.25 per square foot

17 Commercial Food Service Rebates Pre-Rinse Spray Valves High Efficiency Ovens ENERGY STAR Commercial Steamers ENERGY STAR Griddles and Fryers High Efficiency Broilers Pasta Cookers

18 Business Energy Efficiency Rebates Church Steam Traps Rebate: $7,000 Annual Therms Saved: 28,240 Retailer High Efficiency Boiler Rebate: $8,000 Annual Therms Saved: 5,100

19 Custom Incentive Program

20 Custom Incentive Program Business Custom Incentive Program Rebates available for gas-saving projects not addressed by the Business Energy Efficiency Rebate Program Eligibility Must be a current Nicor Gas business customer Requires program review and pre-approval before an incentive can be offered to a customer. Pre-application with natural gas savings calculations must be received prior to the start of any work for the project.

21 Custom Incentive Program Incentives and projects defined in collaboration with customer/contractor or based on application Initial application: project description, estimated savings Engineering analysis Project approval Project installation Preinspection Postinspection and analysis Final approval Check issued

22 Custom Incentive Program Incentives based on natural gas savings achieved: < 7,500 therms saved in first year after project completion $0.75 / therm > 7,500 therms saved in first year after project completion $1.00 / therm Incentive capped at $100,00 or 30% of project cost, whichever is less

23 Custom Incentive Program Manufacturer Heat Reclamation System Office Building Rebate: $100,000 Annual Therms Saved: 122,006 Boilers and Reset Controls Rebate: $69,787 Annual Therms Saved: 69,787

24 Program Website Home Page

25 Questions? Call Center: Contact us directly: Ghassan Majdalani EEPPresentation