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All custom projects must be facility improvements that result in a permanent reduction in electric energy usage due to an increase in system efficiency. Projects that result in reduction of energy consumption without an improvement in system efficiency are not eligible for a custom incentive. However, projects involving automated control technology may be eligible for incentives. All equipment purchased for custom projects must be new. Projects that entail measures covered by the prescriptive rebate program are not eligible for custom incentives.
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- The annual electric savings must be calculated for all custom projects using industry accepted engineering algorithms and/or simulation models. Calculations must be completed for both the existing and proposed equipment/system based on the current operation of the facility. If the equipment has reached the end of its useful life, the existing system must be substituted with equipment that would meet the applicable federal and local energy codes when calculating the annual energy savings.
- New lighting fixture change-outs and/or retrofits that do not fall into one of the prescriptive lighting categories are eligible for custom incentives. Each area receiving upgrades must be assessed separately and, if applicable, all proposed technologies must meet the requirements for any prescriptive measure featuring those same technologies. Technologies that feature certification and/or approval from ENERGY STAR®, DLC or CEE must include products approved by the appropriate certifying body or meet minimum requirements for the application. Retrofit of existing T12 fluorescent lighting systems with T5 fluorescent lighting systems and/or installation of T8 equipment not approved by CEE as HP or RW do not qualify.
- All calculations, metered data, equations and assumptions must be submitted with the application along with their sources, if applicable. Efficiency United is solely responsible for the final determination of the annual energy savings to be used in calculating the rebate amount. Preliminary and post inspections are required to verify equipment and operation conditions. Efficiency United reserves the right to require specific measurements and verification of measures, including monitoring both before and after the completion of the project. The rebate payment will be based on the result of the above-mentioned activities.
- Project payback is equal to the ratio of the project cost divided by the annual energy bill savings. To qualify for a custom project, the project payback must be at least one year and no more than eight years. A pre-application is required for all custom projects while the existing equipment is still in operation in order to allow Efficiency United the opportunity to verify the existing equipment.
- The following types of projects do not qualify for energy efficiency rebates:
- On-site electricity generation
- Renewable energy
- Fuel switching (i.e. natural gas to electric, electric to natural gas)
- Changes in operational and or/maintenance practices, or simple control modification that do not involve capital cost
- Projects that involve peak-shifting and not actual kWh reduction