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

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Using Energy Wisely for a

Better Future

An Overview of the Nicor Gas Energy

Efficiency Program

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Purpose of the Program

• Help Nicor Gas customers save energy and money

• Increase consumer / contractor awareness of the

benefits of natural gas efficiency

• Encourage consumers to buy natural gas-saving

products

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Program Benefits

• Increased consumer demand:

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Program outreach to customers

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Rebates for premium efficiency equipment

• Improved contractor capabilities:

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Sales Tool

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Instant Discount

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Program

Effective Dates

• Residential and Business Customer Programs are

available June 1, 2011 – May 31, 2014 or until funds

are exhausted

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Customers who purchase qualified energy efficiency

equipment during the program’s effective dates, may be

eligible for rebates

Please Note:

Application must be submitted within 90 days of

purchase/installation date or by June 30, 2014, whichever

comes first

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Business Energy Efficiency

Rebate Program

Qualification Requirements:

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Current Nicor Gas business customers

• Public entities and Direct Access customers are not eligible

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Purchase and install eligible equipment

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Submit complete applications and necessary

documentation within the program’s effective dates

Sample Business Customer Segments

Restaurants

Offices

Hotel/Hospitality

Grocery

Retail

School/University

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Equipment _AmountRebate Measure-Specific Requirements

Small Water Heater

Energy Factor >/= 0.67 $200

• 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 Energy Efficiency Rebate 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 Energy Efficiency Rebate Program –

Furnaces

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 40 - 140 MBTUH.

Furnace AFUE >/= 95% $250

• End use must be space heating only,

domestic hot water and process end uses

are not eligible.

• All Contractor Invoices/Proof of Purchase

Receipts must include the installation

configuration.

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Business Energy Efficiency Rebate Program –

Non-Condensing Boilers

Equipment Rebate

Amount Measure-Specific Requirements

Input Capacity < 299 MBTUH $400

• Boilers must have a Thermal Efficiency of >/= 85% with an Input Capacity between 300-1,999 MBTUH, or an AFUE >/= 85% with an Input Capacity up to 299 MBTUH.

• For commercial-sized hot water boiler (no storage)

installed in non-residential space for space heating use. Input Capacity 300 - 499 MBTUH $1,000

Input Capacity 500 – 999 MBTUH $ 1,250 Input Capacity 1,000 – 1,699 MBTUH $ 1,750 Input Capacity 1,700 – 1,999 MBTUH $ 2,500

• End use must be space heating only, domestic hot water

and process end uses are not eligible

• All Contractor Invoices/Proof of Purchase Receipts must

include the Input Capacity (in MBTUH).

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Business Energy Efficiency Rebate Program –

Condensing Boilers

Input Capacity < 299 MBTUH $500 _• _{Boilers must have a Thermal Efficiency of >/= 90% with} an Input Capacity between 300-1,999 MBTUH, or an AFUE >/= 90% with an Input Capacity up to 299 MBTUH. • For commercial-sized hot water boiler (no storage)

installed in non-residential space for space heating use. • Condensing Boilers must have an outdoor-air reset

control installed (integrated, or added into the system),

unless the supply temperature does not exceed 140°F. Input Capacity 300 - 499 MBTUH $ 1,500

Input Capacity 500 – 999 MBTUH $ 2,500 Input Capacity 1,000 – 1,699 MBTUH $ 5,000 Input Capacity 1,700 – 1,999 MBTUH $ 7,500

• End use must be space heating only, domestic hot water

and process end uses are not eligible

• All Contractor Invoices/Proof of Purchase Receipts must

include the Input Capacity (in MBTUH).

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Business Energy Efficiency Rebate Program –

Boiler Controls

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.

• Control must be installed on an existing boiler, or a new boiler that is not required to have reset controls installed.

• Rebate paid on a per unit basis.

Steam Traps $50

• Rebates are available for the repair or replacement of existing steam traps. • New steam traps or repair kits must replace existing steam traps, one for

one and installed at the site address reported on the application. • Rebate paid on a per steam trap basis.

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Business Energy Efficiency Rebate 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.

Check adequacy of combustion air intake

• Boiler Input Capacity >/= 100

MBTUH

• Boiler must be at least 2 years old

• Must include a copy of the

Combustion Test Analyzer

documentation, that includes both

pre- and post-Boiler Tune-Up

conditions.

• Tune up service must be completed

by a Professional Contractor

• Can only be claimed once per boiler

during the Program offering period,

June 1, 2011 through May 31, 2014

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Programmable

Thermostat $50

• Installed on space heating systems < 300 MBTUH

• Must be capable of maintaining two separate programs for weekday and weekends.

Combination Boiler $1,600

• Condensing boiler with on-demand domestic hot water • Must have an AFUE >/= 90%

• Must be considered one unit by the manufacturer

Condensing Unit Heater $200

• Must have a Thermal Efficiency >/= 90%

• Heater must be vented, and condensate drained per manufacturer specifications.

Infrared Heater $700

• Only low-intensity heaters are eligible

• Must have an electric ignition and must use non-conditioned air for combustion

• Outdoor patio heating applications are not eligible.

Business Energy Efficiency Rebate Program –

Additional Space Heating Measures

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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 Energy Efficiency Rebate Program –

Pre-Rinse Sprayers

• Rebate only available for replacement of existing

equipment in a commercial-use kitchen

• Spray valves must replace existing spray valves, one

for one. New additions that are not replacing existing

spray valves are not eligible.

Note: Manufacturer product specification sheet is

required for this measure

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Commercial Steamer $1,000

• New equipment must meet ENERGY STAR standards with a cooking efficiency >/= 38%

• Both 5 and 6 pan units are eligible.

Convection Oven $500

• New equipment must meet ENERGY STAR standards with a cooking efficiency >/= 44%.

• Must have an Idle Energy Consumption Rate </= 13,000 Btu/h.

Combination Oven $500 •_• Natural gas combination convection/steam oven _{Cooking efficiency >/= 40% utilizing ASTM F2861}

Rack Oven / Double Oven $1,400 • Baking energy efficiency >/= 50% utilizing ASTM standard 2093.

Business Energy Efficiency Rebate Program –

Kitchen Equipment

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Large Conveyer Oven $500

• Cooking efficiency >/= 42% utilizing ASTM standard F1817. • Must have an Idle Energy Consumption Rate </= 57,000 Btu/h. • Conveyor width must be > 25 inches

• Rebates paid per qualifying deck.

Griddle $250

• New equipment must meet ENERGY STAR standards with a heavy load cooking efficiency >/= 38% utilizing ASTM standard F1275 • Idle Energy Consumption Rate </= 2,600 Btu/h per square foot of

cooking surface.

Fryer $500

• New equipment must meet ENERGY STAR standards with a heavy load cooking efficiency >/= 50% utilizing ASTM standard F1361 or F2144

Upright Broiler $500 • Must utilize infrared burners

Business Energy Efficiency Rebate Program –

Kitchen Equipment

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Charbroiler $500 • Must utilize infrared burners

Pasta Cooker $200

• Must be a dedicated pasta cooker, as determined by the manufacturer.

• Manufacturer product specification sheet is required for this measure

Rotisserie Oven $500 • Must utilize infrared burners Salamander Broiler $500 • Must utilize infrared burners

Business Energy Efficiency Rebate Program –

Kitchen Equipment

• All kitchen equipment must be purchased new and installed in a

commercial kitchen.

• It must replace existing, natural gas equipment used for the

same purposes.

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Custom Rebate Program

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Commercial Business customers only

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Requires program evaluation and pre-approval before a rebate

can be offered to a customer

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Customer-developed gas-savings calculations per project

• May require a third-party provider to assist the customer

• Project pre- and post- installation inspection and measurements

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Rebates based on $0.75 or $1/therm saved

What gas-saving projects can you create?

For gas-saving projects not addressed by the

Business Customer Rebate program:

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General Requirements

Rebated equipment should be:

• Purchased new and at retail price

• Replacing existing equipment

• Installed according to manufacturer specifications

and applicable codes

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_{Professional contractor installation recommended}

• Installed and operational prior to requesting a

rebate

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Required Documentation

When submitting a rebate application, customers

must include:

• Complete application

• Invoice noting:

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Equipment identification and total cost

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Proof of payment

• Manufacturer specification sheet

• If a tenant is applying for rebates they need to

include written permission from the property

owner

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How to Participate

• Hardcopy Application

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Download and print from the program website

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Mail application with supporting documentation

• Online Application

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Complete the form electronically and mail

supporting documentation

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Instant Discount

• Contractors can offer customers an instant

discount in the amount of the rebate and we’ll

make the rebate payable to the contractor.

• The benefits of an instant discount…

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Customers reduce their up front out-of-pocket costs, while the

price charged by the contractor remains the same

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Contractors can close sales on high efficiency products faster

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There is minimal paperwork/hassle for contractors

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14 day turn-around time for rebate payment means contractors

receive prompt payments

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