Using Energy Wisely for a Better Future
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®
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
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®
Purpose of the Program
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Help contractors:
Increase awareness of the
benefits of natural gas efficiency by providing tools to help
contractors close the sale.
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Help Nicor Gas customers:
Save energy and money by reducing the cost of natural gas-saving
products. All rate classes eligible.
Nicor Gas & ComEd Joint Programs
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Partnering on Energy Efficiency Programs provides
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.
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Home Energy Efficiency Rebate
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Home Energy Savings
(joint Nicor Gas and ComEd Program)•
Multi-Family Home Energy Savings
(joint Nicor Gas and ComEd Program)•
New Construction
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Elementary Energy Education
(joint Nicor Gas and ComEd program)•
Behavioral Energy Savings
Residential Program Offerings
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Business Energy Efficiency Rebate
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Custom Incentives
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Retro-Commissioning
(joint Nicor Gas and ComEd program)•
Small Business Energy Savings
(joint Nicor Gas and ComEd program)•
New Construction
(joint Nicor Gas and ComEd program)•
Emerging Technologies
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Future Offerings:
– Economic Redevelopment
– Building Performance with ENERGY STAR (joint Nicor Gas and ComEd program)
Business Program Offerings
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Promotes the selection and installation of high
efficiency, off-the shelf, gas technologies, and energy
efficiency measures in commercial and industrial
properties.
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Customers purchase and install eligible equipment.
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Incentives are issued upon receipt of completed
application and installation approval.
Business Energy Efficiency Rebate
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Sample Business Customer Segments:
– Industrial & Manufacturing
– Hospitality
– Commercial
– Educational
– Healthcare & Institutional
Business Energy Efficiency Rebate
Business Energy Efficiency Rebate
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Qualified Equipment :
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Full list available on program website.
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Examples:
• High Efficiency Water Heaters • Space Heating
– Boilers, Furnaces, Unit Heaters, Infrared Heaters, etc
• Kitchen Equipment
– Fryers, Ovens, Broilers, Pasta Cooker, etc
• Boiler Controls
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Assist commercial business customers in
implementing unique cost-effective gas energy
efficiency measures.
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Incentives based on actual energy savings for each
facility.
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Projects include equipment or process improvements
that save gas and are not part of the Business Energy
Efficiency Rebate.
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Program requires project pre-approval.
Business Custom Incentives
Custom Incentive Program
For gas-saving projects not addressed by the
Business EER program - examples:
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Boiler burner
replacements
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Boiler controls
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Heat recovery
– Stack economizer
– Custom designed heat recovery
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Air handling units
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Heat Exchangers
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Joint Nicor Gas and ComEd program.
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Reduce gas and electric consumption through more
efficient controls and HVAC system operation.
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Offers a fully funded building assessment/study.
– Identify low cost (not capital) building controls, operational, and maintenance opportunities.
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Customer Commitment:
– $15-$30k implement measures with simple payback of <1.5 years.
Retro-Commissioning Program
Source: E SOURCE; data from Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Portland Energy Conservation Inc., and Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University EMS 3.1% Envelope 0.1% Plug loads 0.1% Air Handling 37.1% Other 30.1% Cooling plant 11% Heating plant 6.3% Terminal units 4.4% HVAC 4.2% Lighting 3.6% 0%
Retro-Commissioning Program
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Building System
Deficiencies.
– For projects where deficiencies were characterized, 63 percent of problems were related to the overall HVAC system in some fashion.
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Joint Nicor Gas and ComEd program.
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Small business customers of both Nicor Gas and
ComEd are eligible.
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Provides Customers:
– Free energy assessments and energy-saving products – Set pricing for listed improvements.
– Assistance with finding a Trade Ally partnering with program.
– Incentives up to 60% of the upgrade cost.
Small Business Energy Savings Program
Small Business Energy Savings Program
Market Segment < Square Ft
Restaurant 6,000
Lodging 40,000
Office 20,000
Convenience Stores 5,000
Small Business Energy Savings Program
Lighting Improvements
• T12 to T8 Lamp and Ballast Retrofits/Upgrades
• Incandescent Upgrades to:
– Cold Cathode – Parabolic CFL
• HID Upgrades to High Bay Fluorescent
• LED Exit Sign Retrofits • Delamping
Mechanical Improvements
• Steam Trap Repair or Replacement
• Boiler Reset Control
• Boiler or Furnace Tune-up • Condensing Furnaces
• Programmable Thermostat • Water Heater
• 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.
New Construction
Please Note:
Application must be submitted within 90 days of purchase/installation date
Business and Residential Programs are available
June 1, 2011 through May 31, 2014
or until funds are exhausted.
Program Duration
How to Participate in
Rebate Programs
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Hardcopy Application
– Download and print from the Program website:
NicorGasRebates.com
– Mail application with
supporting documentation.
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Online Application*
– Complete the form
electronically and mail
supporting documentation.
*For Custom Incentives visit the website for how to apply.
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Reduces operational
costs.
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Improves comfort and
productivity.
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Reduces
environmental impacts
of building operations.
Program Benefits to Businesses
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Improves community’s
efficiency.
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Educates community about
energy conservation.
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Boosts local economy:
– Contractors – Retailers
– Manufacturers/Distributors – Permit Revenue
Program Benefits to the Community
Visit: NicorGasRebates.com
Program Website
Nicor Gas Energy Efficiency Program
www.NicorGasRebates.com
877-886-4239
Small Business Energy Savings
www.ComEd.com/SmallBiz
888- 806-2273
ComEd Smart Ideas for Your Business
www.ComEd.com/Bizincentives
Thank You for Your Participation!
