RI Energy Programs- Update Energy Efficiency Programs Tom Coughlin Program Manager National Grid
National Grid Opportunities to Save Energy for Businesses Tom Coughlin Program Manager
Looking for Opportunities In Businesses Exit Signs LED or Electroluminescent Replacing sign with 2-35W (70W total) incandescent with.5 to 10W, LED/LEC (3W Typical) Costs less than $75 installed $10 Rebate - $65 net $50 energy cost savings per year 1.3 year payback plus lower maintenance costs 3
Commercial and Industrial Electric Efficiency Programs Large Business Program Design 2000plus - New Construction Installation of energy efficient equipment and systems for new construction, major renovations and replacement of failed equipment Comprehensiveness and optimized systems through technical assistance Incentives of up to 90% of incremental costs Energy Initiative - Retrofit Targets energy efficient opportunities for existing buildings and equipment Replaces inefficient equipment or systems Reduces owners operating costs Incentives up to 45% of the total cost of a measure Municipals can receive up to 70% 4
Small/Medium Business Electric Energy Efficiency Programs Customers with average demand of less than 200 kw are eligible Designed to provide turnkey, energy efficiency services including no-cost audit, project proposal and direct installation of energy efficient equipment National Grid pays the vendor 100% of the total project cost Customer repayment (30%) can be paid through: Lump sum with a 15% discount On bill as a line item (OBF), interest free for 24 months Central Supermarket, Winchendon, MA Installed Energy Efficient Lighting Annual kwh Savings = 47K kwh Annual Energy Cost Savings = $4K National Grid Incentives = $12K www.thinksmartthinkgreen.com 5
Commercial and Industrial Gas Efficiency Programs Custom Incentives tailored to fit different customer needs Weatherization incentives for insulation and air sealing On Site Energy Assessments for customers ready to make substantial efficiency investments for long-term savings Thirwood Place, South Yarmouth, MA Over $15K in incentives paid Energy usage dropped 20K therms annually 6
Commercial High-Efficiency Heating Equipment Rebate amounts (per unit installed) $100 for a 92% AFUE or greater furnace Up to $6,000 for a 1.7 MM Btu input condensing boiler with 90% Thermal Efficiency No pre-approval or energy audits required Requirements on rebate form Waltham High School Five Aerco condensing boilers at 2 mmbtu each replaced three oil-fired boilers at 10 mmbtu each 7
National Grid Technical Assistance For new construction and industrial processes Uses third party engineers to estimate costs, savings and incentive. Contact us at before the design process starts 8
High Performance Buildings Whitman Hanson Regional High School Estimated Annual Electric Energy Savings 577K kwh Estimated Annual Energy Avoided Cost Savings $100K National Grid Incentive $372K 9 High Performance Equipment and Systems Installed High performance envelope and daylighting Optimized HVAC distribution system High-efficiency gas boilers High-efficiency lighting systems and controls Other green and renewable systems technologies
Benchmarking Portal to Large Scale Retrofit Success for Businesses Provide expert advice on ways to lower energy costs Identify and implement cost-effective and energyefficient projects Promote use of EPA s Energy Performance Rating System for ongoing performance measurement and Energy Profiler Online Furnish written action plan with follow up recommendations and installation Track resource consumption and costs Stimulate resource efficiency interest among staff 10 Compare facility energy use to that of similar facilities
Building Operator Certification Nationally recognized training and certification program for building operators. Focuses in on energy conservation preventive maintenance for a healthier and more comfortable building The class costs $1,275 of which National Grid will pay $650. Class is given in 8 sessions over a 6 month period. To find out when classes are scheduled, go to www.theboc.info 11
National Grid Energy Efficiency - We re Here to Help! RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS Electric 1.800.322.3223 Natural Gas 1.800.292.2032 COMMERCIAL PROGRAMS Electric 1.800.787.1706 Natural Gas 1.800.843.3636 Tom Coughlin National Grid 781.907.1582 Visit www.thinksmartthinkgreen.com for more information on all our programs 12