Welcome
Joint Energy Efficiency Programs
For information on joint utility programs, please
visit the Energy Efficiency Program web site at:
NicorGasRebates.com
Nicor Gas Energy Efficiency Program
Achievements to Date
• Established June 1, 2011
• Nicor Gas customers
participated: 97,000+
• Therms saved: 9.9M+ therms*
• Energy costs saved: $5.3M+
• Participating trade allies:
4,700+
*Net therms prior to evaluation, measurement, and verification (EM&V)
Our Mission
• Help industry contractors
– Increase awareness of the benefits of
natural gas efficiency by providing
tools to help contractors close the sale.
• Help businesses
– Increase their bottom line with
improvements and financial incentives
for energy-efficient upgrades.
• Help customers
– Save energy and money with
consumer education and financial
incentives on energy-efficient products
and services.
Nicor Gas Service Territory
Nicor Gas serves over 2 million customers in 643
communities
Why Participate in
Energy Efficiency Programs?
• Competitive advantage—Rebates and incentives lower
purchase cost compared to competitors.
• Customer service:
– Offer your customers higher energy savings and better equipment
than your non-participating peers.
– Offer Instant Discounts to your customers.
• Affordability—Rebates and incentives offset upgrade costs,
improve ROI.
• Peace of mind—Do your part to help the environment.
HOME ENERGY EFFICIENCY REBATE
PROGRAM
Program Changes
Increased Complete System Replacement (furnace + central AC) rebates:
• ≥ 92% AFUE furnace $300 + ≥ 14.5 SEER A/C $400 = $700 (was $600)
• ≥ 95% AFUE furnace $400 + ≥ 14.5 SEER A/C $400 = $800 (was $650)
• ≥ 97% AFUE furnace $500 + ≥ 14.5 SEER A/C $400 = $900 (was $750)
• ≥ 92% AFUE furnace $300 + ≥ 16 SEER A/C $500 = $800 (was $600)
• ≥ 95% AFUE furnace $400 + ≥ 16 SEER A/C $500 = $900 (was $650)
• ≥ 97% AFUE furnace $500 + ≥ 16 SEER A/C $500 = $1,000 (was $750)
Program Changes
• Water heater:
– $100 (was $300)
• Furnaces:
– $200 ≥ 92% AFUE (no change)
– $300 ≥ 95% AFUE (was $250)
– $400 ≥ 97% AFUE (was $500)
• Retired Measure:
– Window measure
Equipment Bundles
BUSINESS ENERGY EFFICIENCY
REBATE PROGRAM
Program Changes
• New measures:
₋ Demand-controlled ventilation: $0.50 per square foot of
controlled space, must be installed on existing HVAC
system
₋ Ozone laundry: $25 per pound of washer capacity, system
must use ozone for on-site laundry, must use a natural gas
boiler or water heater
• Increased rebates:
– 92% furnaces – from $200 to $300
– 95% furnaces – from $250 to $400
• Retired measures:
– Steam boilers and pool/spa heaters
New Steam Trap Survey Program
• Pays up to 50% of steam trap survey cost!
• Incentive of up to $7,500, or $30 per trap
surveyed
• Must replace or repair at least 50% of the
traps identified as failed open
• Must use a qualified vendor
• See program website for program details and
to become a qualified vendor
Rule Changes – Business Prescriptive
Industrial/Process steam traps:
• Removed 7,500 operating hour requirement
– Application still requests operating hours for savings calcs
• Extended bonus rebate amounts through PY3
– Steam traps installed March 1, 2013, to May 31, 2014, are
eligible for rebates of $400 (medium pressure) or $500
(high pressure)
• Added new requirement
– Orifice or venturi-type traps do not qualify for
industrial/process applications
Rule Changes – Business Prescriptive
Commercial steam traps:
• Extended bonus rebate amounts through PY3
– Steam traps installed March 1, 2013, to May 31, 2014, are
eligible for a $100 rebate
• Added new requirement
– Orifice or venturi-type traps do not qualify for commercial
applications
Rule Changes – Business Prescriptive
Boiler tune-ups:
• Added new requirement
– The combustion efficiency of the unit/boiler must be
tested pre- and post-tune-up and documentation provided
– An increase in efficiency must be shown
Unchanged Business Rebates
Equipment
Condensing
Unit Heaters
Infrared Heater
Gas Storage
Water Heater
88% TE Water
Heaters
Efficiency Requirement
TE ≥ 90%, Input Capacity < 300 MBH
Low intensity heater
Rebate
$2.50/MBH
$700
ENERGY STAR© qualified, Energy Factor ≥ 0.67
$200
TE ≥ 88%, Input Capacity > 75 MBTUH
$150
Unchanged Business Rebates
Equipment
Space Heating
NonCondensing
Boilers
Efficiency Requirement
AFUE ≥ 85%, Input Capacity up to 299 MBTUH
TE ≥ 85%, Input Capacity 300-499 MBTUH
TE ≥ 85%, Input Capacity 500-999 MBTUH
TE ≥ 85%, Input Capacity 1,000-1,700 MBTUH
TE ≥ 85%, Input Capacity 1,701-2,000 MBTUH
AFUE ≥ 90%, Input Capacity up to 299 MBTUH
Space Heating
Condensing
Boilers
TE ≥ 90%, Input Capacity 300-499 MBTUH
TE ≥ 90%, Input Capacity 500-999 MBTUH
TE ≥ 90%, Input Capacity 1,000-1,700 MBTUH
TE ≥ 90%, Input Capacity 1,701-2,000 MBTUH
Rebate
$400
$1,000
$1,250
$1,750
$2,500
$500
$1,500
$2,500
$5,000
$7,500
Unchanged Improvements and Additions
Equipment
Boiler Controls
Boiler tune-up*
Efficiency Requirement
Automatic control as a retrofit
$0.50/MBH,
up to $1,500
Completed on space heating boiler
$0.40/MBH,
up to $1,500
Completed on process boiler
$0.50/MBH,
up to $1,500
1" insulation added to bare indoor pipe system
Pipe Insulation
Rebate
2" insulation added to bare outdoor pipe system
*Rule change as previously noted
$4.00/LF
$8.00/LF
Unchanged Improvements and Additions
Equipment
Efficiency Requirement
Programmable
Thermostat
Installed on < 300 MBTUH space heating equipment
Pool/Spa Covers
Rebate
$50
Installed on indoor commercial pool/spa
$1.25/square
foot
Installed on outdoor commercial pool/spa
$0.75/square
foot
BUSINESS CUSTOM INCENTIVE
PROGRAM
Business Custom Incentive Program
For gas-saving projects not addressed by the Business Energy Efficiency
program. Incentive amounts are based on the amount of natural gas (in
therms) saved in first year by completing the project.
Project Savings
Incentive Amount
2,500 – 7,500 therms saved / year
$0.75 / therm saved
Incentive Cap
$500,000 / year
> 7,500 therms saved / year
$1.00 / therm saved
Maximum Incentive - The maximum incentive per project is $500,000 and cannot exceed
50% of the installed project cost.
Pre-approval required - Pre-approval is required before any work is begun at the site.
Contact the Nicor Gas Energy Efficiency Program to discuss any potential project.
Influence survey now part of application.
Program Changes
Opportunity assessment
• Free assessment
• Outreach and technical support for business customers to
identify energy efficiency opportunities
• Walking the facility to identify gas-saving opportunities
– (i.e., boiler improvements, heat recovery, steam optimization,
insulation)
• Report of estimated energy savings, project cost and
estimated incentives
• Selective process: >150k therms annual consumption
• Limited funding available on first come, first served basis
Program Changes
Facility assessment
• Walk-through survey of facility / energy use analysis for significant end-uses
• Owner/operator meeting
• Identify:
– Low-cost/no-cost changes
– Capital improvements
– Recommendations of modifications to processes and equipment
• Detailed energy calculations for ECM’s
• Assessment is co-funded by Nicor Gas Energy Efficiency Program
– Requires an initial investment from the customer - $10,000
– Assessment fee reimbursed after project implementation
• Selective process: >250k therms annual consumption
• Limited funding available on first come, first served basis
Customer Participation
• New applications!
• Online application:
– Complete the form
electronically and upload
supporting documentation
• Hard copy application:
– NicorGasRebates.com
– Mail application with
supporting documentation
*For Custom Incentives visit the
website to learn how to apply.
Want to Learn More?
• Visit NicorGasRebates.com and find:
– Current rebates and
promotions
– Online applications
– Downloadable program
applications
– Program material and
fact sheets
– Calculators
– Upcoming training events
NicorGasRebates.com
[email protected]
877.886.4239
Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas
Natural Gas Savings Programs
Program Overview
Program Basics
• Franklin Energy provides
program support for the
Peoples Gas & North Shore
Gas Natural Gas Savings
Programs
Program Funding
• Programs funded by
customers based on
consumption
– C&I customer using 300,000
therms pays $5,250/year into
the Program
• SC2 customers pay
$0.0175/therm
– Eligible for $500,000 annually
RESIDENTIAL AND MULTI-FAMILY
PROGRAMS
Residential Program Additions
• ALL NEW REBATES for PY3!!!
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Duct sealing – up to $500
97% furnaces – up to $600
Steam boilers – up to $150
Combination boiler/DHW units
– up to $800
– Furnace and boiler tune-ups –
up to $50
Multi-Family Program Changes
• NEW Comprehensive offering
– New structure to serve the
needs of this customer class
(SC2 Residential)
– Multi-Family buildings
• Direct Install Products
• All Prescriptive Rebates
• Custom
– More information available
during the joint Multi-Family
and Small Business session
COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL
NATURAL GAS SAVINGS PROGRAMS
Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas
C&I Program Statistics
Peoples Gas C&I Programs
North Shore Gas C&I Programs
12,000,000
2,500,000
10,000,000
2,000,000
8,000,000
1,500,000
6,000,000
1,000,000
4,000,000
500,000
2,000,000
PY1 Realized
Therms
PY2 Projected
Incentive Dollars
PY3
PY1 Realized
Therms
PY2 Projected
Incentive Dollars
PY3
New C&I Direct Install Program
• Energy-saving products
offered & installed for
FREE!
– Bathroom and kitchen
faucet aerators
– Showerheads
– Pre-rinse sprayers for
commercial kitchens
Prescriptive Rebates for PY3
• Rebates are now available to cover
up to 75% of the total project
cost!!!
25%
75%
REBATE
CUSTOMER
New Prescriptive Rebates for PY3
• Demand Controlled
Ventilation
– Parking garages – up to
$0.50/square foot
– Interior conditioned spaces
– up to $0.50/square foot
– Commercial kitchen exhaust
hoods – up to $350 per
exhaust fan HP
New Prescriptive Rebates for PY3
• Steam boilers
– $4/MBH for greater than 300 MBH input and
rated TE of 82% or greater
– $2/MBH for less than 300 MBH input and rated
AFUE of 82% or greater
• Steam Valve Insulation (Must be removable)
– 2-4 inch = $30/valve
– 5-8 inch = $60/valve
– >8 inch = $100/valve
New Prescriptive Rebates for PY3
• High Turn Down Burners
($0.75/MBH Input)
– 10:1 firing rate
– Linkageless controls
• Boiler Combustion
Management
– Linkageless controls ($0.40/MBH
Input)
– O2 trim controls ($0.15/MBH)
Modified Prescriptive Rebates
• Hot water boiler cutout and reset controls
– $0.50/MBH input, from $500/reset control
• Programmable thermostats
– $50 up from $40
• Boiler tune-ups (DHW, HW, Steam)
– Available once every 36-months
– Capped at $1,500/boiler
• Large gas water heaters (≥75 MBH and < 400 MBH)
– $2/MBH input, from $150
DOUBLED Steam Trap Rebates
• Available for work completed
by August 31, 2013:
– Survey = $10/trap
• Must accompany an application for
repair/replacement of all identified
failed open/leaking traps
• Available once every 36-months
– HVAC traps = $120-$300/trap
– Industrial/process traps = $300$400/trap
– Covers up to 100% of steam trap project costs
C&I Custom Rebates
• BIGGER Rebates in PY3 for Custom Projects!
$2.50
$2.00
$2.00
$1.75
$1.50
$1.50
$1.25
$1.00
$1.00
$0.50
$-
PY2
August 30
November 29
February 28
May 30
C&I Custom Rebates for PY3
• NEW & INCREASED rebates!
– Complete paperwork submitted to Franklin
Energy by the last day of each quarter is eligible
for:
• By Friday, August 30, 2013 = $2/gross therm for first
$1.5 million in applications received
• By Friday, November 29, 2013 = $1.75/gross therm for
next $1.5 million in applications received
• By Friday, February 28, 2014 = $1.50/gross therm for
next $1 million in applications received
• After March 1, 2014 = $1.25/gross therm
– All work must be complete by May 31, 2014
C&I Custom Program Details
• Custom rebate applies to the lesser of:
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$/gross therm saved
75% of project cost cap
Buy-down to a one-year payback
100% of incremental project costs
• Project must have a payback of 1 to 7 years
• Project requires pre-approval, prior to project
commencement, invoice or PO
What should you do now?
• Call us to schedule a free, on-site assessment
with your customers to identify program
opportunities
– Trade Allies who include us in meetings have
historically been more successful at winning those
bids; please use us as a resource
855-849-8928
855-849-8928
[email protected]
[email protected]
www.peoplesgasdelivery.com
www.northshoregasdelivery.com
You will receive a survey and link to
all conference materials following the conference.
We look forward to hearing your feedback!