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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+

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  1. Welcome

  2. Joint Energy Efficiency Programs For information on joint utility programs, please visit the Energy Efficiency Program web site at: NicorGasRebates.com

  3. 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)

  4. 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.

  5. Nicor Gas serves over 2 millioncustomers in 643 communities Nicor Gas Service Territory

  6. 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.

  7. Home Energy efficiency Rebate program

  8. 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)

  9. 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

  10. Equipment Bundles

  11. Business energy efficiency Rebate program

  12. 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

  13. 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

  14. 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

  15. 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

  16. 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

  17. Unchanged Business Rebates

  18. Unchanged Business Rebates

  19. Unchanged Improvements and Additions *Rule change as previously noted

  20. Unchanged Improvements and Additions

  21. Business custom incentive program

  22. 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.

  23. 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

  24. 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

  25. 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.

  26. 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

  27. NicorGasRebates.com info@NicorGasRebates.com 877.886.4239

  28. Peoples Gas and North Shore GasNatural Gas Savings Programs Program Overview

  29. Program Basics • Franklin Energy provides program support for the Peoples Gas & North Shore Gas Natural Gas Savings Programs

  30. 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

  31. Residential and multi-family programs

  32. Residential Program Additions • ALL NEW REBATES for PY3!!! • 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

  33. 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

  34. Commercial and industrialnatural gas savings programs

  35. Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas C&I Program Statistics

  36. 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

  37. Prescriptive Rebates for PY3 • Rebates are now available to cover up to 75% of the total project cost!!!

  38. 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

  39. 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

  40. 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)

  41. 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

  42. 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

  43. C&I Custom Rebates • BIGGER Rebates in PY3 for Custom Projects!

  44. 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

  45. C&I Custom Program Details • Custom rebate applies to the lesser of: • $/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

  46. 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

  47. 855-849-8928 peoplesgas@franklinenergy.com northshoregas@franklinenergy.com www.peoplesgasdelivery.com www.northshoregasdelivery.com

  48. You will receive a survey and link to all conference materials following the conference. We look forward to hearing your feedback! 

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