Using Energy Wisely for a Better Future

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1 Using Energy Wisely for a Better Future An overview of the newly expanded Nicor Gas Energy Efficiency Program EEPE3Presentation

2 Why Natural Gas Efficiency? If the energy efficiency of commercial and industrial buildings improved by just 10 percent: Customers would save $20 billion on energy bills. Greenhouse gas emission reductions would equal about 30 million vehicles. Source: ENERGY STAR 2

3 Why Natural Gas Efficiency? Save energy and money through efficiency improvements in Furnaces Boilers Water heaters Heating Equipment Tune ups Heating Equipment Controls Kitchen Equipment 3

4 Why Natural Gas Efficiency? Efficiency helps protect the environment for future generations If every gas water heater purchaser in the U.S. chose an ENERGY STAR qualified gas storage model over standard, it would: Prevent one billion pounds of carbon dioxide from entering the atmosphere. Equivalent of creating 132,000 acres of forest. Source: ENERGY STAR 4

5 Purpose of the Program Help Nicor Gas customers: Save energy and money by reducing the cost of natural gas saving products. All rate classes eligible. Help contractors: Increase awareness of the benefits of natural gas efficiency by providing tools to help contractors close the sale. 5

6 Nicor Gas & ComEd Joint Programs Nicor Gas and ComEd are partnering on Energy Efficiency Programs in order to provide customers with: Efficiencies. Joint programs provide you with a one stop shop for both gas and electric savings. Reduced market confusion. Joint programs allow easier participation and service from trade allies Customer service. Easier for you to participate. 6

7 Residential Program Offerings Home Energy Efficiency Rebate Home Energy Savings (joint Nicor Gas and ComEd Program) Multi Family Home Energy Savings (joint Nicor Gas and ComEd Program) New Construction Elementary Energy Education (joint Nicor Gas and ComEd program) Behavioral Energy Savings 7

8 Business Program Offerings Business Energy Efficiency Rebate Custom Incentives Retro Commissioning (joint Nicor Gas and ComEd program) Small Business Energy Savings (joint Nicor Gas and ComEd program) 8 New Construction (joint Nicor Gas and ComEd program) Emerging Technologies Future Offerings: Economic Redevelopment Building Performance with ENERGY STAR (joint Nicor Gas and ComEd program)

9 Business Program Offerings Business Energy Efficiency Rebate Promotes the selection and installation of high efficiency, off the shelf, gas technologies, and energy efficiency measures in commercial and industrial properties Includes: Space and water heating solutions Kitchen equipment Customers apply and receive incentives once the installation is complete 9

10 Business Program Offerings Custom Incentives Assist business customers in implementing unique cost effective gas energy efficiency measures Incentives based on actual energy savings for each facility Projects include equipment or process improvements that save gas and are not part of the Business Energy Efficiency Rebate 10

11 Business Program Offerings Retro Commissioning (joint Nicor Gas and ComEd program) Encourages businesses, whose utility services are provided by Nicor Gas and ComEd, to identify and implement lowcost tune ups and adjustments to their building controls and HVAC. Offers a fully funded building assessment For smaller facilities, targets assessment of areas with substantial energy savings opportunities such as packaged HVAC units Larger facilities, targets a more comprehensive assessment of building HVAC systems and automated building controls 11

12 Business Program Offerings Small Business Energy Savings (joint Nicor Gas and ComEd program) Small business customers of both Nicor Gas and ComEd are eligible Offers free energy assessment and cost effective turn key energy efficiency upgrades Provides small business customers with both gas and electric direct installation services and rebates to create a more seamless offering from their utilities 12

13 Business Program Offerings New Construction (joint Nicor and ComEd program) Captures efficiency opportunities during the design and construction of new buildings, major renovations of existing buildings, and tenant build outs in the commercial and industrial market currently within the Nicor and ComEd service territory Comprehensive effort to overcome the barriers of common practice of designing for worst case conditions rather than efficiency over the range of expected operating conditions 13

14 Portfolio Program Offerings Emerging Technologies Objective is to assess the appropriateness of emerging gas technologies for inclusion in future energy efficiency programs Determining whether new strategies, products or devices are reliable, serviceable and provide cost effective energy savings Scope includes residential, commercial, and industrial customers in Nicor Gas service territory 14

15 Future Offerings Economic Redevelopment Targets existing facilities and properties undergoing major renovation in established redevelopment areas Building Performance with ENERGY STAR (joint Nicor Gas and ComEd program) Encourages/assists business customers to take a planned approach to increasing their existing buildings energy efficiency by utilizing ENERGY STAR s portfolio manager, this allows the building owner to compare their buildings energy efficiency with similar facilities within the market place 15

16 Program Duration Business and Residential Programs are available June 1, 2011 through May 31, 2014 or until funds are exhausted. 16 Please Note: Application must be submitted within 90 days of purchase/installation date

17 How to Participate in Rebate Programs Hardcopy Application Download and print from the Program website: NicorGasRebates.com Mail application with supporting documentation. Online Application* Complete the form electronically and mail supporting documentation. *For Custom Incentives visit the website for how to apply. 17

18 Program Benefits to Businesses Reduces operational costs Improves comfort and productivity Reduces environmental impacts of building operations 18

19 Program Benefits to the Community Improves community s efficiency Educates community about energy conservation Boosts local economy: Contractors Retailers Manufacturers/Distributors Permit Revenue 19

20 Program Website Visit: NicorGasRebates.com 20

21 Program Contact Information NicorGasRebates.com Commercial Business Program Contact: Residential Program Contact: Thank You for Your Participation! 21

22 RETRO-COMMISSIONING Energy Efficiency Expo

23 AGENDA Retro-commissioning (RCx) Program overview A Business Case for Energy Efficiency RCx Program process Target participants Contact Information Questions 23

24 PROGRAM OVERVIEW Joint electric/gas program (ComEd/Nicor/Integrys) Retro-commissioning (RCx) Systematic process Identify low cost (not capital) opportunities Reduce gas and electrical consumption Investigate and implement control, operational, and maintenance improvements Barrier to RCx Financial commitment for a study with unknown potential Incentive Fully funded study Customer Commitment $15-$30k implement measures with simple payback of <1.5 years 24

25 A BUSINESS CASE FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY Building system deficiencies For projects where deficiencies were characterized, 63 percent of problems were related to the overall HVAC system in some fashion. Source: E SOURCE; data from Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Portland Energy Conservation Inc., and Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University 25

26 PROGRAM PROCESS Application Customer selects from a list of pre-qualified RCx service providers (RSP) Customer fills out and submits application Nexant screens applicants for potential and cost-effectiveness Planning RSP performs a preliminary study Present to customer All parties agree to move forward: Program Agreement Investigation RSP conducts detailed investigation Implementation Customer implements measures with RSP support Verification Verify savings 26

27 TARGET PARTICIPANTS Eligibility ComEd and Nicor or Integrys customer No planned major renovations or major equipment repair/replacement Relatively high therms/ft 2 and kwh/ft 2 Presence of building automation system (BAS) with direct digital control (DDC) Large conditioned space Active Customer participation Market segments Office Medical centers Lodging 27

28 CONTACT INFORMATION Jay Amundson, AIA, CEM, LEED AP, Outreach Manager Program Program Address 120 East Liberty Drive, Suite 260 Wheaton, IL Joint electric and natural gas program administration: ComEd implemented by Nexant: comed.com/sites/businesssavings/pages/retrocommissioning Nicor Gas implemented by Nexant: NicorGasRebate.com Integrys Gas implemented by Franklin Energy: peoplesgasdelivery.com/business/rebates_retrocommissioning northshoregasdelivery.com/business/rebates_retrocommissioning 28

29 29 THANK YOU. QUESTIONS?

30 Nicor Gas Energy Efficiency Program Business Energy Efficiency Rebates (EER) Business Custom Incentive

31 Agenda Target Markets Business Energy Efficiency Rebate (EER) Program Overview Business Custom Incentive Program Overview Trade Allies Contact Information 31

32 Business EER Target Customer Market Segments: Industrial & Manufacturing Hospitality Commercial Educational Healthcare & Institutional Chart 1: Pilot Program Savings by Market Segment 32

33 Business EER Qualification Process: All Rate Classes qualify* Purchase and install eligible equipment Submit complete applications and necessary documentation within the program s effective date Payment in 14 days from completed applications *excludes direct access customers

34 Business EER Application Submittal Process: New Online Application! 100% electronic submission available Instant Discount now available online* Hard copy mail in applications still available Submit applications within 90 days of installation Instant Discount available to contractors* *Effective 10/1 contractor must be in the program enrollment network to be eligible to offer instant discount to customers

35 Qualified Products List Available on Program web site Lists of qualified equipment eligible for rebates Choose products from these lists to ensure rebate is available Updated Monthly and on case by case request as needed 35

36 Custom Incentive Program For gas saving projects not included in the Business EER program examples: Boiler burner replacements Heat recovery Stack economizer Custom designed heat recovery Heat Exchangers 36

37 Custom Incentive 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 total project cost (not to exceed 100% of Incremental Measure Cost) 37

38 Trade Allies Essential Partners Program partners include contractors, distributors, manufacturers, etc. Shared goals all of us (including the customer) win when trade allies sell or install high efficiency equipment Look to trade allies to understand market conditions 38

39 Trade Allies Essential Partners Program tools and resources to boost sales, including Instant Discount and program materials Trade Ally Focus Group ongoing and now expanded We want your success stories showcase your projects through Nicor EEP Case Studies 39

40 Contact Information Outreach Specialists: Bob Clements Outreach Lead x3022 John Mansfield Atticus Doman x x3010 Ghassan Majdalani Kristen Van Kley x x

41 Program Contact Information NicorGasRebates.com Commercial Business Program Contact: Residential Program Contact: Thank You for Your Participation! 41