Effective immediately (January 01, 2010), the following incentive structure is being implemented that will better align the programs with the marketplace and improve overall program delivery. These modifications will allow UI's C&LM Dept. to continue managing the Connecticut Energy Efficiency Fund (CEEF) monies effectively and equitably for all of its C&I customers. The incentive structure summarized below will apply to any “new or unsigned” project.
Energy Conscious Blueprint will use ASHRAE 90.1-2004 including all addenda (CT Energy Code version) as the baseline.
Design Grants:
- Specially designed grants for “Integrated Building” or “High Performance Building” designs (see UI for details)
- Prescriptive Design Grants are available, too (see UI for details)
- Custom Design Grants are also available (see UI for details)
Incentive Cap:
- A cumulative cap of $750,000 per Customer Federal Tax ID number will be implemented. This is a cumulative value for projects enrolled in all C&I programs.
- A cumulative cap of $300,000 per metered site or account will be implemented. This is a cumulative value for all programs.
- Consult your UI Sales Engineer or Marketing Representative for further details
Lighting:
- Lighting incentives vary from $.15 sf to $.50 sf.
- At 10% w/sf below baseline the incentives are equal to $0.15/sf
- At 30% (or greater) w/sf below baseline the incentives are equal to $.50/sf up to a maximum of $.50/sf.
- Incentives are capped at the lesser of either $.15/sf, or $.50/sf (dependent on the amount code is exceeded) or $50 per qualified fixture.
- The cap amount will be increased by the fixture bonus amounts, if applicable.
- A fixture bonus amount will be added for the emerging technologies including but not limited to T5 and Super T8 fluorescent technology.
- Super T8 technology will be eligible for an additional $5 per fixture bonus.
- To qualify for an incentive 80% of the project's connected lighting load must be from eligible technologies.
Lighting Controls:
- Incentives for occupancy sensors are based on $20 per controlled fixture and require dual technology for areas greater than 150 sq. ft.
- Project must meet ASHRAE 90.1-2004 baseline and have new fixtures.
- Other lighting controls are calculated as a project specific custom measure
Day lighting / Dimmable Controls:
- Incentives equal 75% of the incremental equipment cost or 60% of the Utility measure cap or 40% of the total installed cost whichever is less.
HVAC related:
- Premium Efficient motors are recommended with VFDs.
- Incentives for Premium Motors range from $45 - $700
- Incentives for High Efficiency Unitary HVAC units and Ground Source Heat Pump units range from $50 to $150 per ton
- Minimum for units < 5.4 tons is 14 SEER
- HVAC fan VFDs receive incentives from $920 - $1,310.
- HVAC pump VFDs receive incentives from $1,710 - $4,580.
Chillers:
· Incentives for qualifying chillers under 100 tons are prescriptive
- Incentives for chillers above 100 tons are evaluated on a case by case basis
- VFD Chillers will need to have condenser water relief to qualify for the additional incentives
Commercial Refrigeration and Ice Machines:
- Incentives for glass or solid door refrigeration units are calculated as a custom measure
- Incentives for commercial ice machines are calculated as a custom measure
Custom Measures:
- Incentives for new construction equal up to 95% of the incremental cost or 75% of the Utility measure cap. Large projects are reviewed on case by case basis.
- Incentives for new equipment or equipment replacement equal 75% of the incremental new equipment cost or 60% of the Utility measure cap or 40% of the total installed cost. Utility measure cap whichever is less. In some cases, a specific prescriptive criterion to the new equipment is used in the incentive calculation.
Standard Agreement & Schedule A:
- Customer has 30 business days from UI's commitment date to sign the documents.
- Customer has 60 business days from UI's commitment date to initiate implementation.
- Customer has 10 months for new equipment and up to 2 years for new construction projects from UI's commitment date to complete the installation.
- New incentive structure applies to projects signed after 01/01/09.
Any questions concerning the content of this notice can be directed to my attention 203-499-2025. Questions regarding your individual projects or further details regarding incentive modifications can be directed to your Sales Engineer or Marketing Representative. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
Respectfully,
Roy W. Haller
C&I Energy Services
Manager
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