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ComEd Trade Ally Workshop. Spring 2011. Integrated Natural Gas & Electricity Energy Efficiency Portfolio. Integrated: gas/electric energy efficiency programs Statutory requirement Whole building efficiency Statewide: Same suite of programs across the state
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ComEd Trade Ally Workshop Spring 2011
Integrated Natural Gas & Electricity Energy Efficiency Portfolio • Integrated: gas/electric energy efficiency programs • Statutory requirement • Whole building efficiency • Statewide: Same suite of programs across the state • ComEd, Ameren, Nicor, Peoples, North Shore • No cross subsidization • Avoid confusion and possible claims of discrimination • Consistent approach • Simplified budgeting
Design Factors • Stakeholder input and first cycle experience • Statutory requirements • Savings Goals and Budget Restrictions • Cost Effectiveness • Sectors – Public (DCEO), Low Income • Integrated Gas and Electric Plan • Evaluation • Natural partnerships with state entities • Position Illinois to meet the longer term goals by developing a robust EE services industry • Flexibility to allow market response
DCEO Specific Efficiency Portfolio • Public Sector 65% (40%) • Local Governments • K-12 Schools • Community Colleges • Universities • State & Federal Facilities • Low Income 25% • New Construction • Gut Rehab • Weatherization • Technical Assistance 5% • Commercial Bldg Assessments • Design Assistance • Large Customer Management Practices Assessments • Education & Training 5% • Building Codes • Building Operators/Owners • Design/Construction and HVAC Replacement Industry
Trade Ally Successes • Program Year 2 • DCEO’s Green Spring Sale • DCEO sponsored a Webinar for all Trade Ally’s to outline the special sale incentives • Applications doubled in number • Program Year 3 • Mid December to April 15 • Lighting sale • Sale and trade ally partners brought in dozens of applications during a traditionally slow period.
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