NASHVILLE ELECTRIC SERVICE
“Tools To Help Your Customers and CSR’s
with Energy Efficiency”
with Energy Efficiency
Presented by:
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Marietta Rooks
Residential Energy Savings
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Introductions: Nashville Electric Service•
The Power of Information•
Saving Energy Using Meaningful Tools•
NES Energy Efficiency Programs (time permitting)Residential Energy Savings
Nashville Electric Service
NES Customers
321,768 Residential
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32,349 50 kW & Under
7,064 Over 50kW
1,949 Street & athletic
Total served = 363 130
Total served = 363,130
NES was awarded the American Public Power Association’s Reliable Public Power Providers (RP3®) Diamond status on March 29, 2010.
Call Center
Call Center Personnel:
•66 advisors
Office Hours:
Monday - Friday 6 am - 9 pm
Saturday 7 5
Saturday - 7 - 5
Sunday - Closed
Residential Energy Savings
The Power of Information
NES’ website offers powerful information
to save energy Go to
www.nespower.com
The Power of Information
Monitor Energy Usage Monthly/Compare To Previous Year Monitor Energy Usage Monthly/Compare To Previous Year
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Your electric bill provides a graph for quick comparison.•
NES E-bill offers usage history online by clicking on thepie chart icon next to your bill. 13 month graph in process – new NES bill format.
The Power of Information
NES’ website offers powerful information
to save energy Go to
www.nespower.com
The Power of Information
TV Calculator
Which TV’s are most efficient?
efficient?
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CFL Calculator
How much energy do CFL’s save? do CFL s save? www.nespower.com
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Appliance
Calculator
What is the most What is the most
energy efficient refrigerator?
Residential Energy Savings
NES Energy Efficiency Programs
NES Energy Efficiency Programs
In-Home Energy Evaluation
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In Home Evaluation performed by Conservation Services•
In-Home Evaluation performed by Conservation ServicesGroup (CSG)
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$150 up-front fee reimbursed if work is done within 90 days *•
To get started, call 866- 441-1430Federal Tax Credits
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Some limitations apply, depending on type of recommended measure.•
Federal tax credits are 30% of the cost for eligible efficiency measures up to $1500 There is no cap for•
Federal tax credits are 30% of the cost for eligible efficiency measures, up to $1500. There is no cap for geothermal heat pumps, solar water heaters, solar panels, fuel cells, and windmills. The 30% is limited to material costs only in some cases.Go to
www.nespower.com
In Home Energy Evaluation
(IHEE) fee
If you spend this amount on recommended measures Your total initial cost is You will be reimbursed*
Your total expense before Federal Tax
Credits Federal Tax Credits that may apply** Your total expense after Federal Tax Credits
In-Home Energy Evaluation
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At this level, you become eligible for reimbursement of the $150 In Home Energy Evaluation fee.
$150 $150 $300 $75 + $150 IHEE fee $75 $45 $30 $150 $250 $400 $125 + $150 IHEE fee $125 $75 $50 $150 $500 $650 $250 + $150 IHEE fee $250 $150 $100 $150 $750 $900 $375 + $150 IHEE fee $375 $225 $150 $150 $1,000 $1,150 $500 + $150 IHEE fee $500 $300 $200
At this level, the $500 maximum TVA incentive has been reached. Federal tax credits still apply.
$150 $1,500 $1,650 $500 + $150 IHEE fee $1,000 $450 $550 $500 + $150 $150 $3,000 $3,150 $500 + $150 IHEE fee $2,500 $900 $1,600 $150 $5,000 $5,150 $500 + $150 IHEE fee $4,500 $1,500 $3,000 At thi l l th $1500 f d l t dit h b h d **
At this level, the $1500 cap on federal tax credits has been reached.**
$150 $10,000 $10,150 $500 + $150
In-Home Energy Evaluation
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Third-party, independent home evaluatorsParticipation Benefits
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Cash incentives and tax credits•
Quality Contractor’s Network (QCN)Quality Contractor s Network (QCN)•
Work inspected by third-party forproper installation – contractor has to “fix
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it” (at no cost) if improperly installed
Energy Right Home e-Valuation
Complete your home profile to learn about your energy use and receive a free kit filled with items to
help you save money
http://www.nespower.com/energy_audit.html
Recei e a FREE Energ Conser ation Kit Receive a FREE Energy Conservation Kit
Energy Efficiency Programs
In general, customers who pay demand charges q alif for the program
Energy Efficiency Programs
Commercial Efficiency Advice and Incentives
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Offers commercial customers’ varying levels of facility energy assessments to help make informed investmentgy p decisions•
Financial incentives available for projects that help reduce power consumption during TVA’s peak period – reduce power consumption during TVA s peak period 2 to 5 PM from June through SeptemberEnergy Efficiency Programs
Commercial Efficiency Advice and Incentives
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Complimentary Initial Online Assessment of your facility•
Complimentary On-Site Energy Assessment•
Detailed Energy Study – more detailed cost and savings projects – TVA shares cost with customerg p jEnergy Efficiency Programs
Commercial Efficiency Advice and Incentives
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Incentive Payments – up to $200 per kW available for lighting and HVAC improvements (if customer’s peak is coincident with TVA’s critical peak period)p p )•
The improvements must help reduce TVA’s summer peak power demand•
Qualified contractors available through the Preferred Partners NetworkEnergy Efficiency Programs
Commercial Efficiency Advice and Incentives
Contact Myra Felts at 615-747-3721 to sign up for the free assessments
assessments
Energy Efficiency Programs
Commercial Efficiency Advice and Incentives
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Pre- and post-installation measurement is used to identify the exact amount of the financial incentive•
The use of a Preferred Provider Network (PPN)contractor can lead to higher incentive payments – (customer does not have to pay for verification when PPN is utilized)
The Power of Information
Energy and Demand ChargesResidential and small commercial pay only energy charges – 9 to 10 cents per kWh
Large commercial and industrial pay energy charges – 9 to 10 cents per kWh AND demand charges
-$14.47 per KWp
Controlling demand is critical for large c stomers and NES/TVA
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1 KW Demand = $14.47 for most large customers
The charge is based on the highest one-half hour of power used during that month
Every 1KW reduced during this “peak” saves Every 1KW reduced during this “peak” saves $14.47 on the monthly electric bill
