Xcel Energy s Commercial Industrial Energy Efficiency Programs Overview of Colorado Business Rebate Programs
Trade Relation Managers Derek Shockley 303-294-2082 John.D.Shockley@XcelEnergy.com Commercial Programs Handled by Derek: Lighting Efficiency, Data Center Efficiency, Recommissioning Energy Design Assistance, Energy Efficient Buildings Bob Macauley 303-294-2675 Robert.Macauley@XcelEnergy.com Industrial Programs Handled by Bob: Heating - Cooling, Compressed Air, Motors/VFDs Refrigeration Efficiency, Energy Management Systems Either of us can help trade allies with Custom Efficiency and Energy Analysis
Detailed Biennial Plan 2012 / 2013 Biennial Plan was approved by PUC on January 9th, 2012 Rebate programs subject to 60/90 days notice of change or cancellation Filing for 2014 Plan extension took place July 2013 Approval expected in April 2014. Visit XcelEnergy.Com to verify program status
How Xcel Energy Helps Provides incentives to customers to adopt energyefficient technologies Rebates provide trade partners a tool to promote energy efficiency in the marketplace Xcel Energy brand name and neutral third party endorsement Results: long term energy savings and quicker project payback for customers
Xcel Energy s Efficiency Programs Cash rebates (not bill credits) Qualifications: Colorado business customers who buy electricity and/or gas directly from Xcel Energy Customers must pay monthly Demand Side Management Cost Adjustment (DSMCA). Gas Transport customers do not qualify Xcel Energy customer can assign rebate to alternate recipient
Xcel Energy s Energy Efficiency General Program Descriptions
Business Programs Summary 1. Studies & Audit-Based Incentives Preapproval required 2. Prescriptive Rebate Programs Preapproval NOT required 3. CUSTOM Rebate Programs Preapproval required
Studies/Audits Xcel Energy funds a portion of a study identifying energy saving opportunities. ***Preapproval required Customer can take advantage of rebates from prescriptive or custom programs based on study recommendations. Included programs: Compressed Air Recommissioning Refrigeration Efficiency Energy Analysis Small Business Lighting Commercial Real Estate
Energy Analysis On-line energy assessment: do it yourself online analysis On-site energy assessment: $200 for buildings < 50k sq ft $300 for building > 150k sq ft Buildings > 150k Sq ft call for pricing Engineering Assistance Studies In-depth study focuses on major energy efficiency improvements including building the business case. Xcel Energy will pay 75% of study cost up to $25,000
Commercial Real Estate Efficiency Program When you take advantage of our Commercial Buildings program, you can: Start with an Energy Efficiency Assessment. We cover the majority of the cost your cost to participate is $2,500. Save up to 15% or more on energy. If there are opportunities that require an additional analysis, we ll fund up to 75% of the cost for an investigative study, not to exceed $25,000. Benefit from energy-efficiency expertise through each step of the process Receive a 30% bonus on any project implementations that are a result of the energy assessment. To qualify, you must be a business electric and/or natural gas customer of Xcel Energy in Colorado and have a commercial office of 50,000 square feet or larger.
Commercial Real Estate Efficiency Seminar Please join us for this complimentary breakfast and seminar on Tuesday April 29, 2014. Increase your energy efficiency and net operating income by taking advantage of specialized technical and financial assistance. Earn increased rebates for choosing energy efficiency improvements covered under our standard conservation programs. Qualify for up to a 30 percent bonus on energy efficiency improvements implemented within the Commercial Real Estate Efficiency program time frame. XcelEnergyMyRSVP.com/2014CREE Tuesday, April 29, 2014 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Xcel Energy 1800 Larimer Street 2nd Floor, Conference Room D Denver, CO Breakfast is included.
Small Business Lighting Sign up for a free, no obligation lighting assessment** provided through our Small Business Lighting program. Implement recommended improvements which can qualify for significant rebates and lead to lower energy costs. Our Small Business Lighting program offers rebates on a wide range of lighting upgrades. For more information or to schedule a free lighting assessment, call 1-877-287-2250 or email xcelsbl@clearesult.com. **peak demand of 400 kw or less
Refrigeration Efficiency Through the free (no obligation) refrigeration assessment, Franklin Energy, will: Provide a report on key findings and cost-saving recommendations. Provide and install (at no cost) simple energy-saving products like screw-in LEDs or pre-rinse sprayers that can help you reduce energy use immediately. Perform a basic coil cleaning and provide a personal tutorial on how to maintain your condenser coils for optimal energy efficiency. Should you choose to complete additional, energy-saving upgrades, they will serve as a liaison between you and your contractor to ensure quality installation; and complete and submit all rebate paperwork. Contact Franklin Energy by calling 1-855-671-5997 or emailing XcelRefrigeration@franklinenergy.com
Prescriptive Programs Predetermined rebate amounts and related savings for various energysaving technologies No preapproval required Offer a set rebate amount and are based on defined equipment and efficiency qualifications as listed on each programs application. Most prescriptive programs have a 60% rebate project cap. Programs include: Cooling Efficiency Heating Efficiency Lighting Efficiency Motors and Variable Frequency Drives Commercial Refrigeration
Prescriptive Programs Cooling Efficiency: 2009 IECC Code Roof Top Units PTAC s Water-Source Heat Pumps Condensing Units: $65.00 per ton PLUS $5.00 per ton for every 0.1 above minimum SEER/EER Levels listed on rebate application.
Prescriptive Programs: Cooling 2009 IECC Code VSD s on Chillers Plate and Frame Heat Exchangers Chillers: Air Cooled, Water Cooled Centrifugal, Scroll/Rotary Screw Advanced Evaporative Cooling: **Custom for 2014 Indirect or Hybrid Minimum media saturation rate of 85% $750/1600 conditioned CFM
Register for the 2014 Cooling Efficiency Expo Date: Thursday, April 17, 2014 Time: 8:00 a.m. -- 4:00 p.m. (Check in begins at 7:00 a.m.) Place: The PPA (Police Protective Association) Event Center 2105 Decatur St. Denver, CO 80211 303-433-8247 Cost: FREE (parking, continental breakfast and lunch included) Save your spot and register today at xcelenergymyrsvp.com 20 Cooling Exhibitors Presentations every hour starting at 9 am
Prescriptive Programs: Heating Boilers used for DHW or Space Heating only Plan A Boilers: replace a non-working hot water boiler or install a new boiler where none existed before => 85% efficiency - $750 per MMBTUH => 92% efficiency - $3500 per MMBTUH Plan B Boilers: replace a working boiler that is less than 25 years old with a new 92% efficient unit - $7000 per MMBTUH ** Due to end with 2014 filing approval.
Prescriptive Programs: Heating Furnaces: $80 for 92% AFUE, $120 for 94% AFUE Water Heaters: tank-less or with storage, minimum 150,000 BTUH, => 92% efficient, $200 per MMBTU Boiler Tune ups: every other year, $250 per MMBTUH Pipe Insulation: $3-$5 per linear foot based on pipe diameter, R-Value
Prescriptive Programs Motors: Motors Plan A: install a motor where one never existed or replace a non-operating motor 1-500 HP that EXCEED NEMA Premium Standard by one full percentage point. Motors Plan B: replace an operating/functioning inefficient motor with a NEMA Premium motor must take out of service & SCRAP previous motor 1-500 HP that meet or exceed NEMA Premium efficiency standards
Prescriptive Programs Variable Frequency Drives: Drives placed on 1-200 HP motors that are used on FAN or PUMP applications. Drive rebates are currently available to customers who replace existing drives. VFD Rebates will go down for 2014 except for: 1.5 3 HP = $600 rebate, 5 HP = $900, 7.5 HP = $1130 Prescriptive caps out at 200 HP = $12,000/$10,500 (2014) rebate ECM (Electronically Commutated Motors): ECMs that replaced shaded pole motors within refrigerated display cases or (freezer) display cases Rebate is $40.00 ECMs that replaced shaded pole motors within walk-in refrigerators or walk-in refrigerators. Rebate is $70.00 EC Motors used for other functions such as fans within HVAC systems, do not qualify for prescriptive rebates at this time.
Prescriptive Programs Lighting: Qualifying equipment includes: LED Troffer Fixture & Retrofit Kits DLC QPL Required LED Parking Garage Fixture DLC QPL Required High-efficiency fluorescent T8 systems High-bay fluorescent systems, replacing high intensity discharge (HID) systems Low watt T8 lamps: 28W or 25W CFL fixtures replacing incandescent systems that use three to five times more energy Occupancy and daylighting sensors ENERGY STAR -qualified interior LED screw-in or pin-based lamps, and interior LED downlight luminaires, replacing incandescent or halogen systems that use three to six times more energy LED wall pack fixtures Parking garage T8 Lamps LED cooler and freezer case strip lighting (for five and six foot doors)1 replacing less efficient fluorescent systems Exterior LED canopy or soffit fixture replacing HID systems that use three to six times the energy ENERGY STAR qualification not required. T12 to T8 optimization retrofits Don't see your equipment listed? Contact one of our dedicated energy efficiency specialists at 1-800-481-4700 or by e-mail to find out how much your rebate may be worth. Note: Efficient lighting equipment not listed on the prescriptive rebate applications may be eligible for a Custom Efficiency rebate (preapproval is required).
New Lighting Measures & DLC requirement, effective March 21, 2014 Use of Design Lights Consortium Qualified Product List is in affect. The DLC QPL will be required for the following prescriptive rebate measures. LED Parking Garage Fixtures LED Troffer Fixtures LED Exit Signs none currently DLC listed, so DLC does not apply LED Wall Packs LED Canopy & Soffit Fixtures LED Refrigerated Case Lighting Visit www.designlights.org/qpl to search for qualified commercial products.
LED Troffer Fixture Rebates Available Type of LED Troffer Size/Type Rebate New LED Troffer Fixtures (Replacing fluorescent fixtures in existing buildings) Retrofit Kit for LED Troffer Fixtures (Retrofitting fluorescent fixtures in existing buildings) 1 x 4 2 x 2 2 x 4 $50/fixture $30/fixture New LED Troffer Fixtures for new construction projects $30/fixture Invoices must be dated on or after Month 21, 2014. LED Parking Garage Fixture Rebates Available LED Parking Garage Fixture Prescriptive Retrofit Rebate New Construction Rebate 25W 60W $135/fixture $50/fixture 61W 83W $175/fixture $50/fixture Invoices must be dated on or after Month 21, 2014. Prescriptive retrofit rebates are for a one-for-one fixture replacement of high intensity discharge (HID) technology. Replacing or retrofitting fluorescent fixtures may qualify for a rebate through our Custom Efficiency program.
Custom (Non-prescriptive) Programs For equipment and conservation efforts outside Prescriptive requirements or not covered by the Prescriptive Programs ***Preapproval required Rebate amounts and energy savings vary by project Programs include: Straight Custom Efficiency: Windows Insulation Geothermal applications Roofing Window tinting Energy Management Systems Business New Construction Energy Design Assistance Data Center Efficiency
Custom Programs Preapproval letter will outline energy savings and rebate amount Will also include time frame for implementation typically 24 months If project scope changes it may require reanalysis Rebate amounts vary with the project s energy savings. But the more energy your project saves, the more rebate dollars you earn up to $400 per kilowatt (KW) of electricity and $4 per dekatherm (Dth) of gas saved.
CUSTOM Energy Management Systems Colorado businesses can earn rebates on improvements to building controls with our Energy Management Systems (EMS) program. We offer funds to help you automate energy intensive functions in order to power equipment only when needed. As a result, you get increased efficiency and lower energy bills year after year. You must receive preapproval before you purchase or install any equipment.
CUSTOM Energy Management Systems Purchase new equipment only (used equipment does not qualify) Retrofit the EMS in an existing building (new construction projects may be eligible through our Business New Construction programs). Potential projects include central controls for: Lighting HVAC CO2 Sensors and outside air management Pumps Boilers
Rebate Applications, Calculators, Case Studies, Equipment Overviews
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