Lighting and Lighting Controls Energy Savings Opportunities 2017 Technical Training Series
Agenda Solutions for Business: Overview & Successes Program Rebates: What Qualifies? Submitting an Application: What You Need To Know Application Review: Tips for a Speedy Application Review
Solutions for Business: Overview & Successes
Solutions for Business Benefits Customers, community & environment Trade Allies APS
Benefits of Energy Efficiency Cuts energy use & expenses Increases occupant comfort & safety Reduces maintenance demands Distinguishes business by going green
Trade Ally Benefits Leverage program rebates to increase sales Listing on APS website 50% discount on APS-sponsored technical trainings
APS Benefits Delays need to build additional generation and helps keep costs down Helps protect environment by reducing water usage/ greenhouse gases Complies with regulatory requirements
Program Success Success $150 Million Rebates paid to customers since 2006 More than $1.5 Billion Lifetime customer bill savings 46,000 AZ Homes Water saved 1.6 Million Cars off the road eliminating CO 2
Program Rebates: What Qualifies?
Solutions for Business Rebate Programs Equipment Services Studies & Technical Assistance Standard Custom Express Solutions Whole Building HVAC testing & repair Pump testing & repair Energy Information Services Energy audits Design assistance Retrocommissioning
Equipment Rebates Standard measures (menu) Replace fluorescent lamps with LEDs Occupancy sensors Vending machine controls Variable speed drives Cool control/hvac EC fan motors Programmable and smart thermostats Efficient HVAC measures Custom measures (not on the menu) Everything else Custom fit to facility s needs Rebates calculated based on annual kwh savings
Lighting Rebates Measure Previous Rebate New Rebate (4/4/17 5:01 p.m.) Custom $0.09 per kwh $0.05 per kwh 2-,3-,4-foot LED linear lamps $4.50 per lamp $3.50 per lamp 2-foot LED linear lamp $6.50 per lamp $5.50 per lamp LED Non-reflector bulb $10.00 per lamp $6.50 per lamp LED reflector bulb $15.00 per lamp $8.00 per lamp LED MR-16 bulb $10.00 per lamp $6.50 per lamp Delamping: 2-,3-foot lamps Delamping: 4-,8-foot lamps $5.00 per lamp removed $2.50 per lamp removed $10.00 per lamp removed $5.00 per lamp removed No changes to the remaining lighting rebates For all the APS Solutions for Business rebates consult aps.com/applynow view the current rebate amounts link to pull up the Quick Look page
Notable Lighting Specifications Linear LED lamps Linear fluorescent lamps must be replaced on a one-for-one basis with linear LED lamps If you can twist out and replace a lamp, it s usually a Standard measure not Custom Lamps must by UL or ETL listed and meet DLC specs Accepted linear LED replacements are any of the three UL types: Type A, Type B or Type C Delamping Contractors/vendors/customers responsible to ensure IES lighting level are maintained after retrofit Unused tombstones must be removed All program specifications can be found at aps.com/applynow on the specifications link
Express Solutions Customers with demand 400 kw & all K-12 schools Free lighting/refrigeration assessment performed by select contractors Rebate paid directly to contractor, which lowers business s up-front cost Rebates can cover up to 90% Paybacks as little as one year
Whole Building: New Construction & Major Renovation Three rebate components Aligns with LEED Rebate amounts increase as building s performance increases Minimum 10% improvement over baseline (ASHRAE 90.1-2010 Appendix G) required
HVAC Testing & Repair Trained contractors Comprehensive assessment Performance check before & after
Pump Testing & Repair Initiative for APS commercial customers & municipalities Testing rebate available through Technical Assistance Repair rebate available through Standard/Custom measures as applicable Pumps should 15 HP or greater in size Generate a load factor of 40% or greater (or have 3,000 operating hours/year)
Energy Information Services (EIS) Monitor load profiles & identify ways to cut energy costs Web-based summary Manage energy budget Eliminate surprises & forecast future demand Reduce energy use Program pays up to 75% of set-up fees $60/meter, up to $12,000 per customer per year
Technical Assistance ENERGY STAR Benchmarking Existing facility performance compared to similar facilities Identify opportunities for performance improvements Feasibility Study Identify cost-effective energy efficiency measures Examples ASHRAE Level II audit Central plant energy study
Technical Assistance Retrocommissioning Addresses existing energy consuming building systems Gets building performance back to the original design intent Emphasizes low-cost/no-cost improvements Design Assistance Rebates to offset incremental costs of various planning/design activities of new facilities/major renovations
Submitting an Application: What You Need To Know Submitting an Application Live Demo
Access Application APS.com/applynow
Online Application
Excel Applications
Tips for a Speedy Application Review
Attach Itemized, Dated & Detailed Invoice July 28, 2015 *Installation address F28T8/841/ECO *Description with model number for each item installed *Quantity listed for each item
Submit All Applicable Manufacturers Specification Sheets
Other Tips to Remember 1. Pre-applications require an estimated completion date 2. Customer federal tax ID & APS account number required 3. Separate applications need to be submitted for each account ex. A chain restaurant does a lighting project at 3 locations. 3 separate applications must be submitted. 4. Final application must be signed by customer
National Bank of Arizona Partnership Financing for commercial customers with rebate-eligible projects Visit nbarizona.com
Peak Solutions Program Demand response program: C&I businesses Rebates for customers who reduce electricity use during peak electric demand events June 1-Sept. 30 1-4 hours between 1:00-7:00 p.m. 2 hours warning Customer benefits Customized plan Available in Phoenix metro & Yuma
Education & Training Offerings 2017 TRAINING SCHEDULE Business Energy Analyzer Tool webinar May 9 Energy Modeling/EnergyPlus May 17 Benchmarking with ENERGY STAR & Energy Studies June 21 Controls July 19 Custom Rebates webinar August 8 Energy 101 August 16 Certified Energy Management certification September-December Measurement & Evaluation September 20 Certified Renewable Energy Professional certification October 9-12 Rates October 18 EIS webinar November 7 Thermal Storage November 15 The Commercial Provisions of 2015 IECC December 13
Contact Us Solutions for Business Program (866) 277-5605 aps.solutionsforbusiness@ dnvgl.com aps.com/businessrebates
Program Contacts Express Solutions Energy Information Services Peak Solutions Pump Test & Repair Energy Efficiency Financing: NB/AZ aps.solutionsforbusiness@dnvgl.com (866) 277-5605 aps.solutionsforbusiness@ automatedenergy.com (866) 421-1234 (option 3) aps.com/peaksolutions (877) 797-7443 Barlas Demirciler (602) 457-5014 Michael Eckert, Michael.Eckert@nbarizona.com (602) 212-6448, nbarizona.com