Boulder City Efficient Appliance Rebate Program

1. Boulder City Efficient Appliance Rebate Program

2. Boulder City Resolution 5210 • Applicable to Heat Pumps, Air Conditioners and Gas Pac heating & cooling units • Customer must replace a minimum of one and one half tons of existing refrigerated air conditioning • Rebates in the amount of $70 per ton for air conditioners with a S.E.E.R. rating of 14.0 to 14.99 • Rebates in the amount of $125 per ton for air conditioners with a S.E.E.R. rating of 15.0 or greater

3. Uncle Sam sells us electricity at a very special rate from Hoover Dam . . . . In order to get that special rate, the City must prove to Uncle Sam that we have an energy conservation program . . . . The City’s Benefits

4. Benefits for the HVAC Contractor • Professionally recognized as one of the “Approved Participating Contractors” on our web site . . . . • Increased exposure due to public relations furnished by the City, such as newspaper FYI articles and BCTV segments . . . . • Additional business such as air handlers, ducts and ventilation equipment . . . .

5. Boulder City Web Page

6. Boulder City T V and Newspaper FYI Column

7. Duct work . . . . Air Handlers . . . . Ventilation Equipment Additional Business

8. $ Rewards for the Customer

9. More $ for the Customer Now! • Rebates in the amount of $75 per ton for air conditioners with a S.E.E.R. rating of 14.0 to 14.99 • Rebates in the amount of $125 per ton for air conditioners with a S.E.E.R. rating of 15.0 or greater.

10. How do I get on the “Approved Participating Contractor” List? • Attend this seminar • Boulder City Business License • Nevada C-21 Contractor’s License • Follow the guide lines as presented during this seminar

11. Guide Lines • Obtain permit prior to installation from the City Building Department • Post the permit at the job site • Coordinate the rebate inspection with the City Energy Conservation Department

12. How to Pass the Inspection The following slides show some conditions that may help you pass the inspection . . . .

13. Provide safe access to the equipment Inspection Guidelines

14. Provide safe access to the equipment Inspection Guidelines

15. Don’t create a dangerous situation for the inspector Inspection Guidelines

16. Leave the identification label on the equipment Inspection Guidelines

17. Provide over current protection device to match that rating on the equipment name plate Inspection Guidelines

18. Follow the manufacturer’s installation instructions Clearance? Inspection Guidelines

19. Provide support as per code and the manufacturer’s installation instructions Inspection Guidelines 2x4 block ?

20. Provide support as per code and the manufacturer’s installation instructions Inspection Guidelines

21. Inspection Guidelines • Provide support as per code and the manufacturer’s installation instructions

22. Check for electrical connections Inspection Guidelines

23. Inspection Guidelines Repair obvious code violations

24. Inspection Guidelines • Clearance to earth Less than 3 inches

25. Inspection Guidelines • Support issues • Clearance issues • Non compliant electrical

26. Check condensate lines for support and possible connection failure . . . Inspection Guidelines

27. Inspection Guidelines • No disconnect • Subject to damage • Support not adequate • Wrong type electrical Conductors (NM not allowed)

28. Inspection Guidelines • Disconnect location as per manufacturer’s Instructions ?

29. Example of Good Installation • Proper support with 3” to earth • Proper installation of electrical raceway and disconnect • Proper clearance around unit

30. Questions ? Thank you!

31. Presenters • Skip Spilman, Boulder City Energy Conservation Specialist Phone: 293-9200 E-mail: sspilman@bcnv.org • Ron Nybo, Boulder City Building Official Phone: 293-9282 E-mail: rnybo@bcnv.org