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Program Introduction

Program Introduction. Program Transition - Chicagoland. The Chicagoland Small Business Direct Install is currently fully subscribed. The Chicagoland Multi-Family Direct Install program is nearly subscribed, and will provide rebates for installations through May 31, 2011.

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Program Introduction

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  1. Program Introduction

  2. Program Transition - Chicagoland • The Chicagoland Small Business Direct Install is currently fully subscribed. • The Chicagoland Multi-Family Direct Install program is nearly subscribed, and will provide rebates for installations through May 31, 2011. • The Chicagoland Prescriptive Rebate, Custom and RetroCommissioning programs will provide rebates for installations through May 31, 2011 see details at www.chicagolandrebates.com • SB 1918 programs apply to C&I measures installed on June 1 or thereafter.

  3. Residential Overview: 4 Core Programs (as filed) • Prescriptive – move market for condensing boilers, furnaces

  4. Residential Overview: • Multifamily– Direct install, opportunities for Envelope/HVAC retrofits (jointly delivered with ComEd) • 3+ unit buildings • Central and Single HVAC Systems • Great opportunity to offer FREE services to you Multi-Family customer! • Behavior Change – comparative reports, advice to homeowners • Whole House Existing Homes – retrofits for homes, air sealing, insulation, HVAC upgrades

  5. C&I Overview: 4 Core Programs • Prescriptive– boiler tune ups, steam trap repair/replacement, boiler reset controls, condensing furnaces / boilers, etc.

  6. C&I Overview: 4 Core Programs • Custom– heat recovery, process changes, controls, building envelope, etc. ……requires PRE APPROVAL • Capital investment is required • $1.00/ therm saved in the first year • Simple payback must be one year or greater before the incentive is applied • Measure must NOT qualify for a prescriptive incentive • Small Business –direct install measures combined with mix of prescriptive and custom projects. Intensive assistance on back end to help customer with bids, follow through to implement (jointly delivered with ComEd)

  7. Small Business Energy Efficiency Services • New for PY4 • Pilot program had positive results • Who Qualifies? • ComEd 0 – 100 kW Commercial Demand • North Shore / Peoples Gas – SC2 • Individually owned businesses • No corporately managed businesses • Franchisees must make all decisions locally • Owners cannot own more than 10 businesses • Mfg, Retail, Non-profit, Restaurant, Office

  8. Interested? • 50-70% of EE Measure cost is paid to the contractor - payment in 30 days • Great filler in-between larger projects, or a niche market • Program generated leads • 877-548-6725

  9. C&I Overview: 4 Core Programs • Retro Commissioning – studies to look at facility operation, sequencing, controls and uncover natural gas and electric saving opportunities (jointly delivered with ComEd)

  10. Contacts FRANKLIN ENERGY Aron Jarr, Trade Ally Manager ajarr@franklinenergy.com Phone: 262-284-3838, Cell: 920-838-2997 Marcia Foelker, Trade Ally Liaison mfoelker@franklinenergy.com Phone: 262-786-1287, Cell: 262-470-9033 Glen Maxam, Trade Ally Liaison gmaxam@franklinenergy.com Cell:630-742-4669 Franklin Energy Chicago Office 5450 N. Cumberland – Suite 125 Chicago, IL 60656 Phone: 312-878-0038

  11. Nicor Gas Energy Efficiency Program Business Customer Offerings

  12. Program Details • Provides rebates for energy efficient equipment and services • Rates 4 or 74 qualify • Current Program runs through May 31 or until funds are exhausted - applications must be submitted by June 30, 2011

  13. Business Customer Program Qualification Requirements: • Must purchase and install eligible equipment • Must submit complete applications and necessary documentation within the program’s effective dates Sample Business Customer Segments:

  14. Trade Allies – Essential Partners • Program partners include contractors, distributors, manufacturers, retailers, and trade associations • Shared goals – all of us win when you sell premium, high efficiency equipment (customer, contractor, distributor, manufacturer, and Program) • Look to trade allies to understand market conditions • Program tools and resources to boost sales, including Instant Discount and program materials • Trade Ally Focus Group – ongoing and expanded for Rider 30 • We want your success stories – many ways to showcase trade allies in the Program

  15. Business Customer Program – Domestic Hot Water • End use must be domestic hot water only, space heating and process end uses are not eligible

  16. Business Customer Program – Space Heating • End use must be space heating only, domestic hot water and process end uses are not eligible

  17. Business Customer Program – Food Service • Rebate only available for replacement of existing equipment in a commercial-use kitchen • Note: Manufacturer product specification sheet is required for this measure

  18. Business Customer Program- Boiler Controls • New equipment should retrofit existing boiler systems for non-residential use

  19. Business Customer Program - Boiler Tune Up • Boiler Input Capacity >/= 300 MBTUH • Boiler must be at least 2 years old • Must include a copy of the Combustion Test Analyzer documentation • Tune up service must be completed by a Professional Contractor • Can only be claimed once per boiler, per program cycle.

  20. Qualified Products List • Available on Program web site • Lists of qualified water heaters, furnaces and boilers • Choose products from these lists to ensure incentive is available

  21. Program Website Home Page

  22. Current Promotions • Promotions running February 15 – April 30: • Application Amnesty • Now accepting rebate applications for equipment installed within 120 days (normally 60 days) • Easy App Service • Free service will complete and submit your application for you Visit www.nicorgasrebates.com for details!

  23. Boiler burner replacements Boiler controls Heat recovery Stack economizer Custom designed heat recovery Custom Rebate Program For gas-saving projects not addressed by the Business Customer Rebate program - examples: • Air handling units • Space heaters

  24. Custom Rebate Program • Commercial Business customers only – all rate classes • Requires program evaluation and pre-approval before an incentive can be offered to the customer • Customer-developed gas-savings calculations per project • Project pre- and post- installation inspection and measurements • Rebates based on $0.75 or $1/therm saved, up to $100,000 or 30% of the incremental project cost

  25. June 1 and beyond – Rider 30

  26. All Business Programs Business Customer Programs • Business Incentive • Custom Business Incentive • Economic Redevelopment • Retro-Commissioning (Joint with ComEd) • Small Business Direct Install (Joint with ComEd) • Commercial New Construction • Building Performance with ENERGY STAR • Multi-family Retrofit Program (Joint with ComEd)

  27. Upcoming Business Incentive Program • Per filing (subject to change): • Targeted start: June 1, 2011 • 3 year program with tiered goals • No rate class restrictions • C&I focused, rather than residential • Similar with additional measures • Broader boiler measures • Additional commercial equipment measures

  28. Additional Prescriptive Measures Per filing (subject to change): • Condensing unit heaters - $200 • Boilers < 300 MBTUH; All boilers - $400-7,500 • Controls • Programmable thermostat - $25 • Kitchen equipment: • Steamers, ovens, griddles, broilers, etc. - $25-1,400

  29. Changes to Custom Program Per filing (subject to change): • Increased incentives in years 2 & 3: • $1.25 per therm • Up to $150,000 per site per year • Program will co-fund the cost of an energy assessment

  30. Think Progressively! Focus on maximizing incentive program offerings: • These programs can be used for genuine business purposes, make it part of your day-to-day activities • They can help your customers • Help strengthen business relations • Think strategically and creatively

  31. “Selling” Incentives • Commoditizes your business to the lowest cost to the customer • Doesn’t create solutions • Make sure it’s what the customer needs • Takes the eyes off the prize • Highlight the benefits of the technology, SERVICE, etc., Incentives come along for the ride. • We still want the sales process in play • Newness of the program • Customer needs to trust you • Do not over promise $, too hard to go back, wait for program confirmation

  32. Expectations • Offer energy efficiency as a viable solution to your customers. • Use pre-approved equipment lists on Program sites. • Follow the Program Terms and Conditions. • Quality installations with quality products that deliver true energy savings. • Properly document project with invoices, specification sheets and other supporting material. • Complete applications will speed the payment process. • Customer Signatures!

  33. Program Contact Information Other Nicor Gas Energy Efficiency Program Info: Dan Rourke drourke@nicor.com (630) 388-2450 www.nicorgasrebates.com customerservice@nicorgasrebates.com Business Energy Efficiency Program Info: commercial@nicorgasrebates.com John Mansfield jmansfield@rsgrp.com 312-755-9020 x3012

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