2018 IOWA ENERGY EFFICIENCY REBATE INFORMATION FOR YOUR BUSINESS

Transcription

1 2018 IOWA ENERGY EFFICIENCY REBATE INFORMATION FOR YOUR BUSINESS

2 OUR ENERGY FUTURE MidAmerican Energy Company is obsessively, relentlessly at your service you can count on us to reliably deliver the energy you need at an affordable cost. We also have a bold vision for Iowa s energy future to provide our customers with 100% renewable energy. MidAmerican Company has made great strides in reaching that goal due to our investments in renewable energy projects around the state. By 2020, we anticipate providing 95% of our Iowa retail energy usage through green energy. MidAmerican Energy recognizes that you want information and programs that enable you to manage your business energy consumption and costs. We are proud to offer robust programs to do just that help you save energy and money, which also contributes to achieving the 100% renewable vision. The energy saving programs empower you to make decisions that in turn, help you meet your business goals. That s a win-win for MidAmerican Energy customers. This booklet provides information about our rebates and incentive programs. Take advantage of a free energy assessment or high-efficiency equipment rebates, or use our Trade Ally Partner search tool to connect to dealers, contractors, suppliers and design professionals who can help with your energy efficiency projects. Utilizing MidAmerican s energy- and money-saving programs now will benefit you for years to come.

3 PROGRAMS AND INFORMATION Commercial Energy Solutions Energy Assessment Insulation Details Industrial Partners Agribusiness Multifamily Housing Commercial New Construction Nonresidential Equipment Custom Systems Heating, Cooling & Water Heating Lighting Commercial Kitchen Equipment Motors Variable Speed Drives Curtailment Building Shell BusinessAdvantage Bottom Line Trade Ally Partners Qualifications and Conditions How to qualify and apply for rebates Many of MidAmerican Energy s EnergyAdvantage programs feature rebates that defray the often higher cost of energy-efficient equipment and materials. Preapproval is required for custom projects, building optimization services and targeted industrial system optimization. After installation of your new purchase has been completed, send in the appropriate MidAmerican Energy rebate application with a copy of your sales receipt and/or itemized invoice. Some products and services may require additional documentation, such as a yellow EnergyGuide label. These additional requirements are noted on each rebate application. Rebate applications for products and services that typically are completed by an equipment dealer/installer can be obtained directly from that place of business. All rebate applications are available online at iowa-bus-forms. Rebate applications must be submitted within six months of dealer invoice, or by Dec. 31, 2018, whichever comes first, for the equipment/ material purchased. You also can call our rebate processing center at from 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday through Friday, to have applications sent to you. For the most up-to-date information about energy efficiency incentives and qualifications, visit Get your rebate faster Follow these steps before mailing your rebate application(s). Accurate and complete rebate application(s) mean your rebate will arrive sooner. n Complete all required information on the rebate application and include supporting documentation when applicable. n Sign and date the Customer Agreement section. n Include the EnergyGuide label for equipment, if applicable. n Include the NFRC label for window rebates. n Include the Building Assessment Details form for insulation rebate. n Include a copy of the itemized sales receipt for materials and labor. n Circle rebate-eligible items on the receipt. n Retain a copy of the rebate application and receipts for your records. n If you have questions about a rebate application, contact your dealer or call Send all applications and required documentation to MidAmerican Energy in the most convenient way for you. Please allow 4-6 weeks for rebate processing. Mail: MidAmerican Energy Company P.O. Box 4628 Des Moines, IA Fax: rebateapplications@midamerican.com 1

4 COMMERCIAL ENERGY SOLUTIONS Improve the performance of your commercial building through MidAmerican Energy s Commercial Energy Solutions services. This program promotes comprehensive energy efficiency for existing commercial buildings of all sizes through free energy assessments and building optimization services. You can increase your property values by lowering your monthly operating costs and investing in advanced efficient technologies, while improving building operation and comfort. Did you know? Thirty percent! That s the amount of energy the average commercial building wastes. It s often possible to reduce energy use by 10 percent with little or no cost. Capture easy wins by starting with simple changes, like adjusting temperature set points and making sure lights aren t on when no one s around. Then get expert help from a service and product provider who can take you a step further. Source: QUALIFICATIONS See general qualifications on Page 25. Program-specific qualifications n Custom projects and building optimization services must receive preapproval prior to purchase, installation or implementation to qualify for incentives. n An on-site building assessment is required prior to beginning an insulation project in order to qualify for an insulation rebate. Any improvements made prior to the assessment are ineligible. Refer to Pages 4-5 for information about insulation rebates. ENERGY ASSESSMENTS The assessment is customized to your building size and business needs and includes a review of the facility s operating equipment and systems. At the end of the assessment you ll receive a customized report that equips your business with a prioritized, actionable plan for saving energy and reducing operating costs. Each recommendation includes estimated energy and cost savings, project cost, potential rebates and simple payback. In addition to the report and recommendations, an energy adviser will continue to provide technical assistance as you complete your energy efficiency projects. Incentives n Equipment rebates The energy assessment report connects customers to prescriptive and custom rebates as outlined in the nonresidential equipment programs. n Enhanced incentives Bonus rebates are available when multiple projects are completed. n Direct-install measures for small businesses Gain immediate cost savings. Our energy specialist may install energy efficiency measures at no cost, as appropriate. n Insulation rebates An on-site building assessment is required. Refer to Pages 4-5 for details. BUILDING OPTIMIZATION SERVICES Building optimization services are powerful but often underutilized tools for enhancing building operations and increasing efficiency through low- or no-cost measures and practices. MidAmerican Energy offers two optimization options to meet the needs of commercial buildings: Express Building Tune-Up for smaller buildings and Retrocommissioning for larger, more complex facilities. 2

5 Express Building Tune-Up This service targets buildings that can achieve energy savings through simple control strategies and by servicing mechanical equipment. It is a systematic process of achieving savings through system tuning on existing equipment to produce low-cost energy savings. Participating buildings typically are less than 100,000 square feet, have rooftop HVAC units or smaller central chillers and boilers. This service does not require a building to have an energy management system. The goal of an Express Building Tune-Up is to find easy-to-fix items that are quick to implement and will enhance building performance and reduce energy consumption. Examples of corrective measures include: Adjusting schedules and setpoints Rooftop unit maintenance and adjustments Boiler tune-ups Steam trap and valve repair Retrocommissioning This service targets larger and more complex commercial buildings and can achieve greater results over standard system tuning. Improved results are achieved by performing a holistic, systematic and intensive study of the building systems, leveraging the building s existing equipment to produce low-cost energy savings. Participating buildings typically are greater than 100,000 square feet, have a central heating and cooling system, a functional energy management system and are free of major problems requiring costly repairs or replacement of equipment. The goal of traditional retrocommissioning is to enhance existing building systems while increasing safety, comfort and energy performance. Examples of corrective measures include: Optimizing economizer and ventilation controls Improving equipment sequencing and scheduling Optimizing chilled water systems Improving boiler sequencing and performance Incentives MidAmerican Energy will fund 50 percent of the express building tune-up survey or retrocommissioning study, and additional incentives are earned based on energy savings ($0.05/kWh and $0.20/therm) from implemented projects. Incentives are capped at the lesser of: Building Operator Certification Building Operator Certification is a nationally recognized training and certification program focused on energy-efficient building operations and preventive maintenance procedures. BOC training provides building operators with the skills and knowledge to incorporate energy efficiency practices into their operations and maintenance tasks to reduce energy usage and costs. MidAmerican Energy offers a maximum rebate of $700 to eligible participants ($420 for electric-only customers, $280 for natural gas-only customers). Visit for additional information. n 65 percent of total study and implementation cost n $0.20/square foot of building space Participants in the Retrocommissioning offering are required to have one person become building operator-certified. See Building Operator Certification sidebar for additional information. How to get started Call or CES@midamerican.com and let one of our energy advisors assist you with determining which service best meets your building s needs. You also can complete an online form requesting a callback from an energy advisor to help you get started in enhancing the performance of your building. Visit 3

6 INSULATION ENERGY ASSESSMENT INSULATION DETAILS An on-site building assessment is required prior to beginning an insulation project in order to qualify for an insulation rebate. Any improvements made prior to the assessment are ineligible for rebates. The beginning R-value and building square footage determined in the building assessment will be used for the rebate calculation. To schedule an assessment, contact a representative from the appropriate program below before the project is started. n Agribusiness and Multifamily Housing n Commercial Energy Solutions n Industrial Partners QUALIFICATIONS See general qualifications on Page 25. n An on-site building assessment is required prior to beginning an insulation project in order to qualify for an insulation rebate. n Program is for adding insulation to existing buildings only. n Heating energy for the building must be purchased directly from MidAmerican Energy Company. If MidAmerican Energy provides only cooling energy, rebates are not available. n The rebate amounts listed are based on heated and cooled space. Rebates for areas not cooled will be adjusted accordingly. n Rebates will be paid based on the following fuel(s) provided by MidAmerican Energy: n Heating and cooling, 100% of rebate n Heating only (nonresidential building), 70% of rebate n Heating only (multifamily building), 65% of rebate n Cooling only, ineligible for rebate n Rebates will not be paid directly to insulation contractors. n All conventional insulation materials are eligible for rebates. No additional rebate is given for more expensive alternative insulation materials such as spray foam. n Projects greater than 100,000 square feet must be reviewed under Nonresidential Equipment Custom Systems. 4 Insulation MEASURE DESCRIPTION Attic/Roof/Ceiling Insulation Sidewall Insulation REBATE Lesser of [$0.02 x (R-value increase x area in square feet)] or 50% installed cost Lesser of [$0.015 x (R-value increase x area in square feet)] or 50% installed cost n For existing buildings only; does not include new construction. Rebate applications must be submitted within six months of dealer invoice for the equipment/material purchased. n Insulation must meet Iowa Energy Code to receive a rebate. (see code table on next page) For the most up-to-date information about energy efficiency incentives and qualifications, visit

7 IOWA ENERGY CODE Attic/Roof/Ceiling Insulation Insulated Area Insulation Above Deck Metal Building with R-5 Thermal Block Heating Zone 5 Heating Zone 5 (Group R) Heating Zone 6 Heating Zone 6 (Group R) R-25 CI R-25 CI R-30 CI R-30 CI R-19 R-11 LS R-19 R-11 LS R-25 R-11 LS R-25 R-11 LS Attic R-38 R-49 R-49 R-49 Sidewall Insulation Insulated Area Wall Section Beginning R-Value Heating Zone 5 Heating Zone 5 (Group R) Heating Zone 6 Heating Zone 6 (Group R) Mass R-2 R-11.4 CI R-13.3 CI R-13.3 CI R-15.2 CI Metal Building Metal Framed Wood Framed and Other R-0 R-13 R-13 CI R-3 R-13 R-7.5 CI R-2 R-13 R-3.8 CI or R-20 R-13 R-13 CI R-13 R-7.5 CI R-13 R-7.5 CI or R-20 R-3.8 CI R-13 R-13 CI R-13 R-7.5 CI R-13 R-7.5 CI or R-20 R-3.8 CI R-13 R-13 CI R-13 R-7.5 CI R-13 R-7.5 CI or R-20 R-3.8 CI Group R indicates buildings providing accommodations for overnight stays such as apartment buildings, hotels and motels. CI - continuous insulation LS - liner system QUALIFICATIONS (CONT.) For Attic/Roof/Ceiling Insulation n Must have less than R-25 existing insulation to participate. n Present insulation R-value must be brought up to the current Iowa Energy Code to qualify for a rebate. No rebates for attic/roof/ceiling insulation above Iowa Energy Code. n Insulation added directly on top of suspended ceilings does not qualify. n Radiant barriers are not eligible. n Insulation is to be installed evenly and consistently throughout the attic and to not extend beyond the eaves. n Damming material should be added to prevent insulation from restricting attic ventilation from soffit vents and to keep insulation away from heat sources such as flues, lighting, etc. For Sidewall Insulation n There must be no existing insulation installed to participate. n There are no rebates for sidewall insulation above Iowa Energy Code. 5

8 INDUSTRIAL PARTNERS Receive expert advice and engineering assistance to improve the energy performance of your facilities and production processes by participating in MidAmerican Energy s Industrial Partners program. Manufacturing facilities of any size may receive no-cost, facilitywide energy assessments, fully-funded system optimization studies for qualifying industrial-scale systems, recommendations for energy-saving improvements and other services to help reduce energy-related costs. As an Industrial Partner, you ll receive the support you need to identify energy-saving opportunities, effectively manage a long-term energy plan and achieve your energy goals. QUALIFICATIONS See general qualifications on Page 25. Program-specific qualifications n Custom projects and targeted system optimization must receive preapproval prior to purchase, installation or implementation to qualify for incentives. n The combination of a standard rebate and bonus incentive cannot reduce the simple payback period for a project to less than one year, and the total incentive cannot exceed 65 percent of the eligible project cost. n An on-site building assessment is required prior to beginning an insulation project in order to qualify for an insulation rebate. Any improvements made prior to the assessment are ineligible. Refer to Pages 4-5 for information about insulation rebates. Incentives n Technical assistance Free engineering assistance is provided as a service to you, including completion of a no-cost facility energy assessment to identify cost-effective energy-saving opportunities. n Implementation support If you re an energy-intensive customer, you could qualify for dedicated energy management assistance to further support your aggressive implementation goals. n System optimization You may be eligible for no-cost system optimization studies for the following minimum loads and operations: Compressed air: 250 horsepower of nonbackup compressed air capacity Industrial refrigeration: 500 horsepower of nonbackup compressor capacity Process cooling: 500 horsepower of nonbackup cooling equipment n Equipment rebates You are eligible for prescriptive and custom rebates as outlined in the Nonresidential Equipment program. n Insulation rebates An on-site building assessment is required. Refer to Pages 4-5 for details. n Enhanced incentives Bonus incentives are available when multiple projects are completed at a facility through this program. How to apply for rebates If you have a managed customer account, contact your MidAmerican Energy key account manager for more information about the program. Whether or not you have a managed customer account, you can find out more by calling or online at For the most up-to-date information about energy efficiency incentives and qualifications, visit 6

9 AGRIBUSINESS If you re searching for ways to lower your monthly energy bills and offset equipment costs, look no further than MidAmerican Energy s Agribusiness program. The program offers a no-cost energy assessment to identify and prioritize energy efficiency improvements, rebates to help offset the cost to purchase energy-efficient equipment and expert technical assistance. ENERGY ASSESSMENT It all starts with a free energy assessment for your agribusiness. Schedule an on-site energy assessment and an energy expert will identify ways to reduce your energy use. You ll receive a report with energy-saving actions and estimates of energy-savings potential. In addition to the report and recommendations, an energy adviser will continue to provide technical assistance as you complete your energy efficiency projects. Incentives n Direct-install measures Gain immediate cost savings. Our energy expert will install energy efficiency measures at no cost, as appropriate. n Equipment rebates You may find big energy savings by installing high-efficiency motors, fans and lighting. Rebates reduce the cost of energy-efficient equipment upgrades. For qualifying items refer to the equipment, lighting, motors and variable speed drives programs in this booklet for details. n Insulation rebates An on-site building assessment is required. Refer to Pages 4-5 for details. Custom Equipment If specific equipment you intend to purchase and install is not listed, it may qualify under Nonresidential Equipment Custom Systems. However, custom projects must be preapproved by MidAmerican Energy prior to purchase and installation of equipment or systems. See Page 10 for qualifications and how to apply. QUALIFICATIONS See general qualifications on Page 25. Program-specific qualifications n Custom projects must receive preapproval prior to purchase, installation or implementation to qualify for incentives. n An on-site building assessment is required prior to beginning an insulation project in order to qualify for an insulation rebate. Any improvements made prior to the assessment are ineligible. Refer to Pages 4-5 for information about insulation rebates. How to schedule an assessment For program details or to schedule an assessment, call For the most up-to-date information about energy efficiency incentives and qualifications, visit 7

10 MULTIFAMILY HOUSING Investing in energy-efficient projects can add value to your properties and increase your lease occupancy rate. Lower energy bills are attractive to existing and potential tenants. ENERGY ASSESSMENT MidAmerican Energy offers energy efficiency services to address the unique needs of multifamily properties. These services include: Free energy assessments Rebates on energy-efficient equipment and materials for property owners Rebates on energy-efficient equipment and materials for tenants QUALIFICATIONS See general qualifications on Page 25. Program-specific qualifications n Facilities must be built before Jan. 1, n The building must have four or more living units, such as: An apartment complex Condominiums n An on-site building assessment is required prior to beginning an insulation project in order to qualify for an insulation rebate. Any improvements made prior to the assessment are ineligible. Refer to Pages 4-5 for information about insulation rebates. Note: Assessments of individual living units will not be performed. For new construction of residential apartments/condominiums three stories or fewer, see the For Your Home booklet, Page 11, for additional information. New construction of multifamily buildings four stories or greater, may qualify for incentives in the Commercial New Construction program. See Page 9 for additional information. For equipment placed in individual living units, see the For Your Home booklet. During the on-site assessment, the energy expert may install basic energy efficiency improvements for tenant units and common areas at no cost. The expert will recommend energy-saving opportunities and provide information on available incentives. The expert also will provide a formal assessment report for the owner or property manager that includes: Recommendations for energy-saving opportunities Estimates of energy-savings potential In addition to the report and recommendations, an energy adviser will continue to provide technical assistance as you complete your energy efficiency projects. Incentives n Direct-install measures Gain immediate cost savings. Our energy expert will install energy efficiency measures at no cost, as appropriate. n Equipment rebates Refer to the equipment and lighting programs in this booklet for qualifying equipment. n Insulation rebates An on-site building assessment is required. Refer to Pages 4-5 for details. How to schedule an assessment For program details or to schedule an assessment, call LOW-INCOME ENERGY ASSESSMENT Additionally, MidAmerican Energy offers assistance to low-income multifamily properties which include institutional housing and emergency shelters. Services include: Free energy assessment Free materials and installation of select measures Enhanced rebates up to 40 percent of installed cost Free professional consultation throughout contractor bidding and equipment installation For program details or to schedule an assessment for a low-income, multifamily property, call For the most up-to-date information about energy efficiency incentives and qualifications, visit 8

11 COMMERCIAL NEW CONSTRUCTION Make energy efficiency part of your next design. MidAmerican Energy s Commercial New Construction program provides complimentary energy design assistance and financial incentives to help offset the cost of implementing energy-efficient strategies. Project prescreening To qualify, your project must be: n New construction, an addition or a major renovation with a mechanical system replacement n Early enough in the design process to implement energy analysis results n Larger than 5,000 square feet n Heated and/or cooled by a participating Iowa utility n Able to achieve savings that are at least 5 percent better than energy code baseline Incentives n Free energy design assistance Participants receive complimentary energy design assistance and a customized energy model that simulates energy use for the project demonstrating which efficiency strategies have the greatest impact and are most cost-effective. Through a series of meetings, strategies are selected by the owner and design team, with the assistance of an energy design consultant. Building systems analyzed include: Building insulation systems Window glazing and layouts Daylighting controls Lighting controls and design Heating and cooling Outside air control Load-responsive equipment n Design team incentive $1,000 to $8,500, depending on project scope and program involvement n Construction incentive $.06 - $.19 per kwh and $.60 - $1.90 per therm, increasing as energy savings percentage increases How to apply for rebates Complete the screening form at or call QUALIFICATIONS See general qualifications on Page 25. Program-specific qualifications n Commercial projects must be located in MidAmerican Energy Company s Iowa service territory and pass screening to qualify. n Any project that experiences a six-month delay in design prior to selecting a bundle of energyefficient strategies may require a new application and requalification under current program terms. n Project incentives cannot exceed 70 percent of total bundle incremental cost, buy down a project below a one-year simple payback, or exceed $1 million per building. Note: Multifamily or multiuse buildings four stories or greater are eligible. For the most up-to-date information about energy efficiency incentives and qualifications, visit 9

12 NONRESIDENTIAL EQUIPMENT CUSTOM SYSTEMS Energy costs are an important part of the bottom line of any business. If you purchase energy from MidAmerican Energy for an Iowa business, you can save on your energy bills and conserve energy through our energy efficiency programs and rebates. Rebates are available for qualifying lighting, heating and cooling equipment, motors, variable speed drives, insulation, windows and kitchen equipment for commercial, institutional, industrial and agribusiness facilities served by MidAmerican Energy. How do your custom equipment and custom systems qualify for rebates? Technology always is changing with new and innovative high-efficiency products. If you don t see the equipment or systems you need on the following pages, it may qualify under Nonresidential Equipment Custom Systems. Custom projects must be preapproved by MidAmerican Energy prior to purchase and installation of equipment or systems. EXAMPLES OF PROJECTS THAT MAY QUALIFY n Lighting redesign n Daylighting controls n Variable air volume conversions n Heat recovery systems n Variable speed drive vacuum pumps n Ventilation control systems n Grain dryers QUALIFICATIONS See general qualifications on Page 25. Program-specific qualifications n All custom systems must have a less efficient alternative available for baseline comparison purposes. n Preapproval is required prior to purchase and installation of equipment or systems. Projects must be completed within six months of preapproval. n Eligibility is based on the qualifying equipment or system s energy savings, peak demand savings, usage profile and incremental costs. n Equipment must be new. Incentives Incentives based on first year savings and calculated according to improvements made. n Electric improvements HVAC $0.12/kWh saved Lighting $0.10/kWh saved Process/other $0.08/kWh saved n Gas improvements All improvement types $2/therm Questions? Call with questions about application procedures, qualifying projects, incentives or verification procedures. Preapproval applications are available online at For the most up-to-date information about energy efficiency incentives and qualifications, visit 10

13 HEATING, COOLING & WATER HEATING Invest in the energy efficiency of your business or agribusiness with short-term incentives and long-term savings. MidAmerican Energy rebates reduce the out-of-pocket costs of installing new energy-efficient equipment. You will save money over the life of the equipment by reducing monthly energy bills and making your business environment more comfortable. Rebates cannot exceed 50 percent of the installed cost (materials and reasonable labor). You will receive the lesser of the rebate amount or 50 percent of installed cost. Installed cost includes contractor labor only and does not include internal labor. HEATING Natural Gas Furnaces and Boilers AHRI Certified EQUIPMENT QUALIFYING EFFICIENCY REBATE Natural Gas Furnaces Must be < 225 MBtuh Natural Gas Boiler Must be < 300 MBtuh 0.95 AFUE and above $300/unit AFUE $4 x capacity of the new unit in MBtuh AFUE $5 x capacity of the new unit in MBtuh 0.95 AFUE and above $6.50 x capacity of the new unit in MBtuh Any furnace or boiler greater in size than those stated above may qualify under Nonresidential Equipment Custom Systems. Electronically Commutated Furnace Fan Motors AHRI Certified EQUIPMENT Electronically Commutated Furnace Fan Motors QUALIFYING EFFICIENCY CEE air handling ratio of < 0.02 Must be a MidAmerican Energy nonresidential electric customer; must be installed on a new qualifying furnace with 0.95 AFUE and above; < 225 MBtuh REBATE (per fan) Visit find qualifying furnaces with ECM fans that have an air handling ratio less than 2 percent. Natural Gas Water Heaters AHRI Certified EQUIPMENT SIZE CATEGORY QUALIFYING EFFICIENCY Natural Gas Storage Water Heaters Natural Gas Storage Water Heaters Tankless Natural Gas Water Heaters Tankless Natural Gas Water Heaters Small 20 to 55 gallons 75,000 Btuh Large > 75,000 and < 155,000 Btuh and < 4,000 Btuh/gallon Small > 75,000 < 200,000 Btuh < 4,000 Btuh/gallon < 2 gallon tank Large 200,000 Btuh 4,000 Btuh/gallon < 10 gallon tank 0.68 EF or 0.64 UEF Medium Draw pattern or 0.68 UEF High Draw pattern TE or 0.64 UEF Medium Draw pattern or 0.68 UEF High Draw pattern 0.90 EF or 0.87 UEF TE or 0.87 UEF $50 REBATE (per water heater) $25 $125 $250 $250 QUALIFICATIONS See general qualifications on Page 25 and refer to the equipment application for all rebate requirements. Note: Rebate applications must be submitted within six months of dealer invoice, or by Dec. 31, 2018, whichever comes first, for the equipment/material purchased. Program-specific qualifications n Equipment installed as a replacement unit, retrofit or in new construction is eligible. n Rebate based on actual equipment rating in Btuh at AHRI-rating conditions. To convert Btuh to tons, divide the Btuh by 12,000. For example, if you are converting 24,000 Btuh into tons, divide by 12,000. The result is 2 tons. n For water heaters, heat pumps and cooling equipment, efficiencies to be rated according to test procedures and standard rating conditions as specified in ANSI/ ASHRAE/IESNA EF - Energy Factor; TE - Thermal Efficiency; UEF - Uniform Energy Factor For more details, view the AHRI directory at 11

14 HEATING, COOLING & WATER HEATING (CONT.) Heat Pumps AHRI Certified EQUIPMENT Air-Source Heat Pumps QUALIFYING EFFICIENCY Small <65 MBtuh REBATE NEW GROUND LOOP REBATE (based on equipment capacity, not total loop tons) SEER $150/ton N/A SEER $200/ton N/A SEER 17 and above Btuh > 65,000 may be reviewed through Nonresidential Equipment Custom Systems. Ductless Minisplit Heat Pumps Must heat and cool via the heat pump system. Small <65 MBtuh $350/ton N/A SEER $150/ton N/A SEER $200/ton N/A SEER 17 and above $350/ton Electric resistance heat does not qualify. Btuh > 65,000 may be reviewed through Nonresidential Equipment Custom Systems. N/A Rebates are available for equipment meeting individual or both qualifying efficiencies. Ground-Source Heat Pumps EER $300/ cooling ton EER $450/ cooling ton EER 25 and above AND/OR $600/ cooling ton COP $150/ cooling ton COP 4 and above $300/ cooling ton $300/ cooling ton $450/ cooling ton $600/ cooling ton $150/ cooling ton $300/ cooling ton Use efficiency values at full-load heating and full-load cooling. Use AHRI/ISO equipment rating for units < 135,000 Btuh. ENERGY STAR Tier 3, 32 F and 77 F efficiencies for units > 135,000 Btuh. Add-On Desuperheaters N/A $400/unit N/A For more details, view the AHRI directory at How to apply for rebates Download the application found at and send with the product specifications, dated invoices and installation date(s). 12

15 COOLING Central Air Conditioners AHRI Certified EQUIPMENT Central Air Conditioners Central Air Conditioners SIZE CATEGORY Small < 65 MBtuh Large MBtuh > 240 MBtuh May be reviewed through Nonresidential Equipment Custom Systems Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners New Construction AHRI Certified QUALIFYING EFFICIENCY SEER SEER SEER 17 and above EER EER EER 13 and above REBATE $50/ton $100/ton $300/ton $20/ton $37.50/ton $50/ton EQUIPMENT QUALIFYING EFFICIENCY REBATE PTAC EER 13.8 $35/ton Packaged terminal heat pumps may be reviewed through Nonresidential Equipment Custom Systems. Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners Replacement Units AHRI Certified EQUIPMENT QUALIFYING EFFICIENCY REBATE PTAC EER 10.9 $35/ton Packaged terminal heat pumps may be reviewed through Nonresidential Equipment Custom Systems. Chillers AHRI Certified (see additional qualifications to the right) Compliance of the chiller efficiency will be in accordance with the latest AHRI standards. EQUIPMENT QUALIFYING EFFICIENCY REBATE Air-Cooled Chillers with Condensers Chillers, Water-Cooled Centrifugal and Screw/Scroll > 299 tons May be reviewed through Nonresidential Equipment Custom Systems EER 11 < 75 tons IPLV kw/ton tons IPLV kw/ton tons IPLV kw/ton For more details, view the AHRI directory at OTHER HVAC EQUIPMENT Controls EQUIPMENT Programmable Thermostats For all heating and/or cooling sources. MidAmerican Energy must provide energy source for the programmable thermostat for which the rebate is being paid. Fans $100/ton $15/ton REBATE $25/unit MidAmerican Energy must provide natural gas to the heating source at the facility for which the rebate is being paid. Electric-only customers may qualify under Nonresidential Equipment Custom Systems. EQUIPMENT QUALIFYING EFFICIENCY REBATE Destratification Fans High volume, low speed Horizontal mounted, 20-foot minimum fan diameter, VSD-controlled, no additional VSD rebate $1,000/fan QUALIFICATIONS (CONT.) Cooling Only: n MidAmerican Energy Company will verify unit efficiency ratio (EER) as listed in the current and applicable AHRI. n Cooling capacity, full-load efficiency rating and IPLV rating must be at standard AHRI testing conditions (AHRI Standard 550/590). n A manufacturer s specification sheet with the rated EER must accompany the application. n Ratings for air-cooled systems must be based on the installation of a new condensing unit with a new matched evaporator coil. Chillers: n Chiller efficiency must exceed the minimum requirements per Iowa Energy Code (2012 IECC). Both the full-load and IPLV minimum efficiencies shall be exceeded to fulfill the requirements as outlined in 2012 IECC. n Chiller must not be a backup service unit. n IPLV ratings must account for variable frequency drives (VFDs) installed on the chiller compressor, if applicable. n Chiller loads must be at least 80 percent comfort cooling. n Chillers must not be used for ice production during off peak hours. n Chiller capacity (tons) must be based on standard AHRI testing conditions. Custom Equipment If specific equipment you intend to purchase and install is not listed, it may qualify under Nonresidential Equipment Custom Systems. However, custom projects must be preapproved by MidAmerican Energy prior to purchase and installation of equipment or systems. See Page 10 for qualifications and how to apply. 13

16 LIGHTING As a business owner, you look for investments with an attractive rate of return. Energy-efficient lighting is just such an investment. It may take as much as 40 percent of your electric bill just to keep the lights on. Rebates cannot exceed 50 percent of the installed cost (materials and reasonable labor). You will receive the lesser of the rebate amount, listed below or on the next page, or 50 percent of installed cost. Installed cost includes contractor labor only and does not include internal labor. QUALIFICATIONS See general qualifications on Page 25 and refer to the equipment application for all rebate requirements. Note: Fluorescent lighting such as T5s/T8s are not eligible for prescriptive or custom rebates. Rebate applications must be submitted within six months of dealer invoice, or by Dec. 31, 2018, whichever comes first, for the equipment/material purchased. Program-specific qualifications n A minimum of 1,000 annual operating hours required. n Commercial new construction projects are not eligible for prescriptive lighting rebates through this program. All commercial new construction projects must participate in the Commercial New Construction program in order to receive lighting rebates. n Industrial new construction projects are eligible. n This program adopts Design Lights Consortium TM and primary use designation. See Page 16 for example where primary use designation appears on Qualified Product List. For additional information, visit: n n n LED Troffer Fixtures and Retrofit Kits (DLC QPL required) Rebates are based on a one-for-one replacement of existing linear fluorescent troffer systems. The program accepts LED troffer fixtures and retrofit kits. Linear ambient (or wrap and strip) fixtures are not eligible in this category. With preapproval before purchase or installation, they may qualify through the Nonresidential Equipment Custom Systems program. Eligible DLC primary use designations: 1 x 4, 2 x 2 and 2 x 4 luminaires for ambient lighting of interior commercial spaces Retrofit kits for 1 x 4, 2 x 2 and 2 x 4 luminaires for ambient lighting of interior commercial spaces Lamp-style retrofit kits for linear panels (1 x 4, 2 x 2 and 2 x 4 troffers) Linear retrofit kits for 1 x 4, 2 x 2 and 2 x 4 luminaires Integrated retrofit kits for 1 x 4, 2 x 2 and 2 x 4 luminaires EQUIPMENT SIZE LUMENS SPECIFICATIONS REBATE LED Troffer Fixtures Retrofit Kit for LED Troffer Fixtures 2' x 4' 2' x 2' 1' x 4' 3,000-7,500 2,000-5,000 1,500-6,000 Replace fluorescent T8 and T12 existing fixtures. Troffers must replace like-sized fixtures; for example, a 1' x 4' must replace a 1' x 4' 2' x 4' 3,000-7,500 Replace fluorescent T8 and T12 existing fixtures. 2' x 2' 2,000-5,000 Troffers must replace like-sized fixtures; for 1' x 4' 1,500-6,000 example, a 1' x 4' must replace a 1' x 4' LED Hanging/Suspended Linear Fixtures with Indirect Components (DLC QPL required) $30/fixture $15/fixture Linear ambient (or wrap and strip) fixtures are not eligible in this category. With preapproval before purchase or installation, they may qualify through the Nonresidential Equipment Custom Systems program. Eligible DLC primary use designation: Linear ambient luminaires with indirect component EQUIPMENT/LUMENS REBATE 3,000-30,000 $30/fixture Refrigerated LED Case Lighting 5- and 6-Foot Doors (DLC QPL required) Rebates are based on replacement of T12 or T8 linear 5- to 6-foot fluorescent refrigerated case door lighting with 5- to 6-foot LED refrigerated case door strip lighting. Rebates are per door, not per lamp. Linear LED tube lights do not qualify for this rebate. With preapproval before purchase or installation, they may qualify through the Nonresidential Equipment Custom Systems program. Eligible DLC primary use designations: Horizontal refrigerated case luminaires Vertical refrigerated case luminaires Refrigerated case luminaires EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS REBATE 5- and 6-Foot Doors Cooler or Freezer Cases Replace fluorescent T12 or T8 systems with LED case lighting $45/door 14

17 LED High- and Low-Bay Fixtures and Retrofit Kits (DLC QPL required) Rebates are based on a one-for-one replacement of HID equipment. Rebates are available for new LED high- and low-bay lighting. Linear ambient (or wrap and strip) fixtures are not eligible in this category. With preapproval before purchase or installation, they may qualify through the Nonresidential Equipment Custom Systems program. Eligible DLC primary use designations: Low-bay luminaires for commercial and industrial buildings High-bay luminaires for commercial and industrial buildings High-bay aisle luminaires Retrofit kits for low-bay luminaires for commercial and industrial buildings Retrofit kits for high-bay luminaires for commercial and industrial buildings EQUIPMENT LUMENS SPECIFICATIONS REBATE LED Low- or High-Bay Fixtures 10,000 LED High-Bay Fixtures LED Retrofit Kit for Low- or High-Bay Fixtures LED Retrofit Kit for High-Bay Fixtures $135/fixture 10,001-15,000 $135/fixture 15,001-20,000 $150/fixture 20,001-30,000 $200/fixture > 30,000 $325/fixture 10,000 Replace HID systems $40/fixture 10,001-15,000 $40/fixture 15,001-20,000 $50/fixture 20,001-30,000 $80/fixture > 30,000 $120/fixture LED Linear Replacement Lamps (DLC QPL required) Rebates are based on one-for-one replacement of fluorescent lamps with LED linear replacement lamps listed on the DLC QPL. Two 4' LED lamps cannot replace one 8' lamp. Internal-driver/line voltage linear lamp-style retrofit kits (UL Type B) and external-driver lamp-style retrofit kits (UL Type C) must utilize existing pin sockets. Eligible DLC primary use designations: Replacement lamps ( Plug and Play ) (UL Type A) Internal driver/line voltage lamp-style retrofit kits (UL Type B) Two-lamp external driver lamp-style retrofit kits (UL Type C) Three-lamp external driver lamp-style retrofit kits (UL Type C) Four-lamp external driver lamp-style retrofit kits (UL Type C) Dual mode internal driver (UL Type A or B) EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS REBATE LED Linear Lamp Type A and Dual Mode Type A/B, 4' LED Linear Lamp Type B and Dual Mode Type A/B, 4' LED Linear Lamp Type C, 4' 4' T12, T8 and T5 fluorescent replacement lamp LED Replacement for Pin-Based CFL Lamps (DLC QPL required) $5/lamp Rebates are based on a one-for-one replacement of CFL pin-based lamps. Replacement LED pin-based lamps must replace CFL pin-based lamps. Only lamps that are intended to operate using the existing CFL ballast (UL Type A) are eligible. UL Type B pin-based lamps do not qualify for prescriptive rebates. With preapproval before purchase or installation, they may qualify through the Nonresidential Equipment Custom Systems program. Eligible DLC primary use designation: Replacement lamps (plug and play) (UL Type A) AND Eligible main category: Four pin-base replacement lamps for CFLs EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS REBATE LED Pin-Based Lamp Replace CFL pin-based lamp $5/lamp LED Screw-in Lamps and LED Retrofit Kit Downlights ENERGY STAR certified screw-in LED lamps and LED retrofit downlights are eligible for instant rebates at the time of purchase from participating distributors. For a list of participating retailers and distributors, visit Custom Equipment If specific equipment you intend to purchase and install is not listed, it may qualify under Nonresidential Equipment Custom Systems. However, custom projects must be preapproved by MidAmerican Energy prior to purchase and installation of equipment or systems. See Page 10 for qualifications and how to apply. How to apply for rebates Download the application found at and send with the product specifications, dated invoices and installation date(s). 15

18 LED Exterior Fixtures (DLC QPL required) Rebates are based on a one-for-one replacement of exterior HID fixtures and wall packs with LED fixtures rated for exterior use. Municipal-owned LED roadway fixtures not billed on SL rate code are eligible for rebate. Eligible DLC primary use designations: Outdoor full cut-off wall-mounted area luminaires Outdoor noncut-off and semicut-off wall-mounted area luminaires Architectural flood and spot luminaires Bollards Landscape/accent flood and spot luminaires Outdoor pole/arm-mounted area and roadway luminaires Outdoor pole/arm-mounted decorative luminaires Stairwell and passageway luminaires EQUIPMENT/LUMENS SPECIFICATIONS REBATE Municipal- Owned LED Roadway Fixtures LED Outdoor Area Lighting Building Exterior Parking Garage < 10,000 10, ,000 < 10,000 10,001-30,000 Replace HID systems, < 400 watts (municipal-owned only) Replace HID systems $50/fixture $75/fixture $50/fixture $75/fixture > 30,000 $150/fixture < 10,000 10,001-15,000 Replace HID systems. Replacement LED wall pack fixtures must be used for building exteriors. Equipment must be hardwired and rated for exterior use. $50/fixture $75/fixture > 15,000 $100/fixture < 10,000 Replace HID systems. Replacement LED wall pack 10,001-15,000 fixtures must be used inside parking garages and must be attached to a wall (parking garage ceiling fixtures are not eligible for this rebate but may qualify for the ceiling-mounted $50/fixture $75/fixture > 15,000 LED parking garage fixture rebates). Equipment must $100/fixture be hardwired and rated for exterior use. LED Exit Signs SPECIFICATIONS < 2 watts, existing building only replacing incandescent or fluorescent sign REBATE/UNIT $25 Ceiling-Mounted LED Parking Garage Fixtures (DLC QPL required) Eligible parking garage structures need to be either underground or semi-enclosed above ground. The lighting within the garage must operate 24 hours a day. Rebates are based on a one-for-one replacement of HID equipment (including mercury vapor, high-pressure sodium, metal halide or pulse-start metal halide). Ceiling-mounted LED retrofit kits are not available for prescriptive rebates. With preapproval before purchase or installation, they may qualify through the Nonresidential Equipment Custom Systems program. Eligible DLC primary use designation: Parking garage luminaires EQUIPMENT/LUMENS SPECIFICATIONS REBATE 5,000 Replace HID systems; $135/fixture 5,001-15,000 parking garage must $200/fixture > 15,000 be illuminated 24/7 $400/fixture Exterior LED Fuel Pump Canopy Fixtures (DLC QPL required) Rebates are based on one-for-one replacement of HID canopy fixtures with LED fixtures rated for exterior use. Equipment must be hardwired and rated for exterior use. Fixtures can be installed in either the canopy or soffit of the gas station building structure. Eligible DLC primary use designation: Fuel pump canopy luminaires EQUIPMENT/LUMENS SPECIFICATIONS REBATE 5,000 Replace HID $135/fixture 5,001-15,000 systems. Equipment must be hardwired and $200/fixture > 15,000 rated for exterior use. $400/fixture Occupancy Sensors Occupancy sensors may be wall- or ceiling-mounted: They can be passive infrared, ultrasonic or dual technology sensors. EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS REBATE Occupancy Sensors - Minimum 45 Watts Lighting Timers or Clocks Rebate level is based on the controlled load (watts)/sensor Commercial-grade only $0.10/watt controlled $35/unit DLC Product ID (Required on application) Example of DLC Primary Use Designation 16

19 COMMERCIAL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT MidAmerican Energy s Commercial Kitchen Equipment program offers financial incentives to reduce your out-of-pocket costs. Rebates cannot exceed 50 percent of the installed cost (equipment and reasonable labor). You will receive the lesser of the rebate amount listed below or 50 percent of installed cost. Installed cost includes contractor labor only and does not include internal labor. Commercial Refrigeration EQUIPMENT Ice Makers air-cooled remote condensing or air-cooled ice making head (ENERGY STAR ) Refrigerators transparent door cabinet (ENERGY STAR) Refrigerators solid door cabinet (ENERGY STAR) 10 cubic feet or larger Freezers solid door cabinet (ENERGY STAR) REBATE $35/unit $500/unit $35/unit $75/unit Anti-sweat heater controls for refrigerator/freezer transparent doors Must be installed on all doors in the case. Refrigerated LED Case Lighting 5- and 6-Foot Doors (DLC QPL required) $50/door Rebates are based on replacement of T12 or T8 linear 5- to 6-foot fluorescent refrigerated case door lighting with 5- to 6-foot LED refrigerated case door strip lighting. Rebates are per door, not per lamp. Linear LED tube lights do not qualify for this rebate. With preapproval before purchase or installation, they may qualify through the Nonresidential Equipment Custom Systems program. Eligible DLC primary use designations: Horizontal refrigerated case luminaires Vertical refrigerated case luminaires Refrigerated case luminaires EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS REBATE 5- and 6-Foot Doors Cooler or Freezer Cases Commercial Cooking EQUIPMENT Convection Ovens natural gas (ENERGY STAR) Replace fluorescent T12 or T8 systems with LED case lighting Conveyor Ovens natural gas with thermostatic control and a cooking efficiency rating 42 percent Infrared Upright Broilers natural gas with a cooking efficiency rating 34 percent Salamander Broilers natural gas with a cooking efficiency rating 34 percent Steam Cookers natural gas (ENERGY STAR) Hot Food Holding Cabinets electric, full-size only (ENERGY STAR) Motors EQUIPMENT ECM Display Case Fans Must replace standard efficiency shaded pole evaporator fan motors in refrigerated display cases. High-Efficiency Evaporator Fan Motors Must replace standard efficiency shaded pole evaporator fan motors in walk-in coolers or walk-in freezers. Demand Controlled Ventilation for Kitchen Range Hoods ENERGY STAR; see for qualifying products. Requires temperature or optic sensors and VSD. No added VSD rebate. $45/door REBATE $100/unit $675/unit $1,350/unit $125/unit $650/unit $400/cabinet REBATE $75/fan $40/unit $400/range hood fan HP (both fuels; $280 natural gas only; $120 electric only) QUALIFICATIONS See general qualifications on Page 25 and refer to the equipment application for all rebate requirements. Note: Rebate applications must be submitted within six months of dealer invoice, or by Dec. 31, 2018, whichever comes first, for the equipment/material purchased. Program-specific qualifications n For equipment that requires ENERGY STAR certification, visit for information about qualifying commercial kitchen equipment. n Equipment installed as replacement units, retrofits or in new construction is eligible. Custom Equipment If specific equipment you intend to purchase and install is not listed, it may qualify under Nonresidential Equipment Custom Systems. However, custom projects must be preapproved by MidAmerican Energy prior to purchase and installation of equipment or systems. See Page 10 for qualifications and how to apply. How to apply for rebates Download the application found at and send with the product specifications, dated invoices and installation date(s). 17

20 MOTORS Take advantage of MidAmerican Energy s rebates for high-efficiency motors to help commercial, industrial and agricultural businesses with energy and bill savings. Rebates for motors cannot exceed 50 percent of the installed cost (materials and reasonable labor). You will receive the lesser of the rebate amount or 50 percent of installed cost. Installed cost includes contractor labor only and does not include internal labor. QUALIFICATIONS See general qualifications on Page 25 and refer to the equipment application for all rebate requirements. Note: Rebate applications must be submitted within six months of dealer invoice, or by Dec. 31, 2018, whichever comes first, for the equipment/material purchased. Program-specific qualifications n Equipment installed as a replacement unit, retrofit or in new construction is eligible. n Rebates are available for Premium Efficiency, 1 to 500 horsepower, three-phase general purpose motors. Premium Efficiency motors must have a greater efficiency than NEMA Premium, NEMA Standards Publication MG , Table 12-12, 600 volts or less. n Rebates for fractional horsepower motors are not available. n Motors for spare inventory are eligible for rebates. n Minimum of 3,000 annual operating hours. Custom Equipment If specific equipment you intend to purchase and install is not listed, it may qualify under Nonresidential Equipment Custom Systems. However, custom projects must be preapproved by MidAmerican Energy prior to purchase and installation of equipment or systems. See Page 10 for qualifications and how to apply. High-efficiency motor benefits n Reduced energy costs n Improved plant efficiency and load factor n Reduced maintenance costs When should a motor be replaced? Since electricity accounts for 95 percent of a motor s lifetime cost, choosing the most efficient motor available is appropriate before or after a motor fails, and for new installations. MOTORS THREE-PHASE ONLY Open Drip-Proof Motors HORSEPOWER SPEED IN RPM NOMINAL EFFICIENCY REBATE (available per motor) 1 > 85.5% $ > 86.5% $ > 86.5% $37 3 > 89.5% $ > 89.5% $ > 91.0% $ > 91.7% $ > 93.0% $ > 93.0% $ > 93.6% $ > 94.1% $ > 94.1% $ > 94.5% $ > 95.0% $1, > 95.0% $1, > 95.4% $1, > 95.4% $2, $2, $3, $4, $5, $6, $7, > 96.2% $8, > 96.2% $9,250 18

21 Totally Enclosed Fan-Cooled Motors HORSEPOWER SPEED IN RPM NOMINAL EFFICIENCY REBATE (available per motor) > 77.0% > 85.5% > 82.5% > 84.0% > 86.5% > 87.5% > 85.5% > 86.5% > 88.5% > 86.5% > 89.5% > 89.5% > 88.5% > 89.5% > 89.5% > 89.5% > 91.7% > 91.0% > 90.2% > 91.7% > 91.0% > 91.0% > 92.4% > 91.7% > 91.0% > 93.0% > 91.7% > 91.7% > 93.6% > 93.0% > 91.7% > 93.6% > 93.0% > 92.4% > 94.1% > 94.1% > 93.0% > 94.5% > 94.1% > 93.6% > 95.0% > 94.5% > 93.6% > 95.4% > 94.5% > 94.1% > 95.4% > 95.0% > 95.0% > 95.4% > 95.0% > 95.0% > 95.4% > 96.2% > 96.2% > 96.2% > 96.2% > 96.2% > 96.2% > 96.2% $18.50 $18.50 $12.50 $27.75 $27.75 $18.75 $37 $37 $25 $55.50 $55.50 $37.50 $92.50 $92.50 $62.50 $ $ $93.75 $185 $185 $125 $ $ $ $370 $370 $250 $ $ $ $555 $555 $375 $740 $740 $500 $925 $925 $625 $1,110 $1,110 $750 $1, $1, $ $1,850 $1,850 $1,250 $2, $2, $1, $2,775 $2,775 $1,875 $3,700 $3,700 $2,500 $4,625 $4,625 $3,125 $5,550 $5,550 $3,750 $6,475 $6,475 $4,375 $7,400 $7,400 $5,000 $8,325 $8,325 $5,625 $9,250 $9,250 $6,250 How to apply for rebates Complete the application found at and return it to MidAmerican Energy along with product specifications, dated invoices and installation date(s). Include the motor manufacturer s specification sheet with efficiency ratings. 19

22 VARIABLE SPEED DRIVES QUALIFICATIONS See general qualifications on Page 25 and refer to the equipment application for all rebate requirements. Note: VSDs controlling HVAC pumps or HVAC fans are not eligible for prescriptive or custom rebates. Rebate applications must be submitted within six months of dealer invoice, or by Dec. 31, 2018, whichever comes first, for the equipment/material purchased. Program-specific qualifications n Rebates are available for VSDs controlling 1 to 75 horsepower motors driving fans or centrifugal pumps for process applications. n Must be for new installations or failed variable speed drives with bypass capability only. Replacing a working VSD prior to failure with a new VSD is ineligible for rebates. VSDs purchased for spare inventory do not qualify. n Must control a system or process with a variable load. n Process must be automatically controlled; manual controls do not qualify. n Single-phase variable speed drives do not qualify. n Installations where applicable code requires a variable speed drive do not qualify. n Mechanical-type drives or gear boxes, eddy current drives and magnetic coupling drives do not qualify. n Variable speed drives installed for soft starting do not qualify. How to apply for rebates Complete the application found at and return it to MidAmerican Energy along with product specifications, dated invoices and installation date(s). Include the VSDs manufacturer s specification sheet with efficiency ratings. A variable speed drive connected to your electric motor regulates the motor speed and torque of the motor-driven equipment to the process requirement, resulting in reduced energy consumption. Rebates are available for VSDs controlling 1 to 75 horsepower motors driving fans or centrifugal pumps for process applications. VSDs that are integral to the equipment are not eligible for rebates separate from the equipment rebate. Rebates for VSDs cannot exceed 50 percent of the installed cost (materials and reasonable labor). You will receive the lesser of the rebate amount or 50 percent of installed cost. Installed cost includes contractor labor only and does not include internal labor. Variable speed drive benefits n Reduced energy costs n Improved plant efficiency and load factor n Precise control of process flow and pressure n Bypass capability when required Variable Speed Drives EQUIPMENT Variable Speed Drives Important note before purchasing or installing a VSD: REBATE $60 per HP of motor driven Modern variable speed drives contain integrated protective circuitry that can shut down the drive when it senses the input voltage is too low or too high, loss of a phase (e.g., unbalance) or the motor is overloaded. The typical input voltage tolerance is /- 10 percent, but some manufacturers offer drives with wider input voltage ranges. Some variable speed drive applications may require an inverter duty-rated motor, particularly if the motor will operate at very low speeds; a motor s internal cooling fan is less effective at low speeds. Work with your vendor to purchase a drive that is compatible with the power quality and motors in your facility. Custom Equipment Examples of VSD projects that may qualify under Nonresidential Equipment Custom Systems: n Process fan or centrifugal pump applications where the controlled motor exceeds 75 HP n Process applications that are not installed on a fan or centrifugal pump (e.g., air compressor, chiller, blower, etc.) n Any other non-hvac applications that do not satisfy the programspecific qualifications Custom projects must be preapproved by MidAmerican Energy prior to purchase and installation of equipment or systems. See Page 10 for qualifications and how to apply. 20

23 CURTAILMENT The EnergyAdvantage Curtailment program is designed to allow MidAmerican Energy s large commercial and industrial customers in Iowa to receive financial incentives for reducing peak electrical demand. The Curtailment program is designed to help manage demand for electricity June through September, typically the hottest months of the year. n Your MidAmerican Energy key account manager contacts your company to warn you of potential peak periods two to 12 hours before actual events may begin. n During curtailment events, you must reduce your company s use of electricity supplied by MidAmerican Energy by your contract amount (minimum contract 250 kw). This reduction can be achieved by: Limiting air conditioning Reducing or shifting the operation of other equipment Using auxiliary on-site electrical generation Curtailment incentives are based on the contracted kw reduced during peak periods and are payable as rebates at the end of the peak energy season following, and based on, performance analysis. Note: For residential SummerSaver SM information, see the For Your Home booklet, Page 9. Questions about Curtailment? Contact your MidAmerican Energy key account manager, curtailment@midamerican.com or call for additional information. You also may visit our website at Participation is limited and is available on a first-come, first-served basis. For the most up-to-date information about energy efficiency incentives and qualifications, visit 21

24 BUILDING SHELL Keep your building cool in the summer and warm in the winter by upgrading your building shell. Windows MEASURE DESCRIPTION Energy-Efficient Windows REBATE Lesser of $25/window or 50 percent of installed cost n To qualify for a rebate, windows must have a U-factor exceeding (more efficient than) the corresponding window type U-factor of the Iowa Energy Code. Fixed-pane windows are treated as per window. For instance, a window opening with four fixed panes is treated as four windows. Minimum five square feet, measured by opening size, not just glass area. (see code table below) IOWA ENERGY CODE Windows QUALIFICATIONS See general qualifications on Page 25 and refer to the equipment application for all rebate requirements. Note: Rebate applications must be submitted within six months of dealer invoice, or by Dec. 31, 2018, whichever comes first, for the equipment/material purchased. Program-specific qualifications n MidAmerican Energy Company must supply the heating source to the building to qualify for a rebate. n For existing buildings only, does not include new construction. n Customer must submit a National Fenestration Rating Council label for each style of window with the rebate application. n To qualify for a rebate, the U-factor must exceed (be more efficient than) the corresponding window type U-factor of the Iowa Energy Code. n The SHGC must be equal to or lower than Iowa Energy Code to qualify. n Rebate will be paid based on the following fuel(s) provided by MidAmerican Energy Company: n Heating and cooling, 100% of rebate n Heating only, 65% of rebate n Cooling only, 35% of rebate Window Type Heating Zone 5 Heating Zone 5 (Group R) Heating Zone 6 Heating Zone 6 (Group R) Fixed 0.38 U-factor 0.38 U-factor 0.36 U-factor 0.36 U-factor Operable 0.45 U-factor 0.45 U-factor 0.43 U-factor 0.43 U-factor SHGC Applies to both fixed and operable windows Group R indicates buildings providing accommodations for overnight stays such as apartment buildings, hotels and motels. How to apply for rebates Download the application and include product specifications, dated and itemized invoices, and installation date(s). Submit the NFRC labels for windows to MidAmerican Energy after the equipment is installed. 22

25 BUSINESSADVANTAGE BOTTOM LINE BusinessAdvantage provides business owners and managers options that make working with MidAmerican Energy easier. You receive dedicated attention around the clock and convenient access to all your business most important energy-related information. Visit and your My Account page to begin. Direct access Whether you have an emergency or a question, you now have direct access to MidAmerican Energy s team of informed, highly trained individuals skilled in finding quick resolutions to meet your unique needs. n 24/7/365 emergency response n Real-time outage information n Trained service representatives available M-F, 7 a.m.-6 p.m. n 24/7/365 automated phone transactions Convenient communication MidAmerican Energy s updated website allows you to report outages, submit requests, view your energy usage, review past bills, pay your bill electronically and read e-newsletters. n Multiple ways to receive and pay bills n Mobile-optimized website with simplified online navigation n Report outages and submit requests n Pay your bill online Personal services Whether you prefer texts or s, you can customize exactly how you want to receive billing reminders, updates, alerts and outage notifications through your My Account. n Receive customized energy efficiency programs n Customize your preferences for updates, alerts and outages n View your past and current energy usage n Receive reminders via text message or You also may reach BusinessAdvantage Bottom Line by calling , or ing businessadvantage@midamerican.com. If you haven t set up your business My Account page, follow the steps below. All you need is your account number. TO SET UP A NEW MY ACCOUNT STEP 1 Go to STEP 2 Click on My Account and select Create New STEP 3 Enter a username, password, address and your MidAmerican Energy account number 23

26 FIND A TRADE ALLY PARTNER Let us help Trade Ally Partners are dealers, contractors, suppliers and design professionals who can help you with your energy efficiency projects. Their program knowledge is a valuable resource to help you take advantage of MidAmerican Energy s rebate programs. Their experience with the program requirements makes applying for rebates fast and easy for you. Trade Ally Partners can: n Explain MidAmerican Energy s money-saving rebates n Share the benefits of upgrading to higher efficiency equipment Connect with a Trade Ally Partner by using the Trade Ally Partner Search Tool. This easy, online search tool can be found on our website at Find a Trade Ally Partner in your area and get started on your energy efficiency projects today. Is your business interested in becoming a Trade Ally Partner? MidAmerican Energy Company values the relationships we have with our trade allies. We provide resources to help you market and deliver energy-efficient products and services to your customers. Enjoy additional marketing and program-specific resources by joining the EnergyAdvantage Trade Ally Network. To learn about enhanced resources, tools and benefits that Trade Ally Partners receive, call us at , visit or tradeallycentral@midamerican.com. 24