program year 4 june 1- may 31, 2014 offerings janet sebahar energy efficiency program manager for...
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Program Year 4
June 1- May 31, 2014
Offerings
Janet Sebahar
Energy Efficiency Program Manager for Nicor Gas
• Types of assessments– DIY– Professional (Home
Energy Assessment)– Multi-family
• Provides overview of:– How you are using energy– Where you might be
wasting energy– Opportunities to save
energy and make your residence more comfortable
Assessments
Energy-saving kits for DIY assessment findings
Free products
Massage Showerhead• SAVES 40%
more energy
Dual-spray kitchen faucet aerator• SAVES 30%
more energy
Bathroom faucet aerator• SAVES 55%
more energy
Plumber’s tape
*Energy and water savings based on Department of Energy (DOE)/ Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) calculator data.
Equipment
Programmable thermostats: $20
High-efficiency furnaces: $200 - $300
High-efficiency boilers: $425
Home and water heating packages: $500 -$600
Rebates
Air sealing and insulation
Rebates
Qualifying improvement Rebate
Air sealing Up to $400
Attic insulation Up to $400
Duct sealing $350 per system
Exterior wall insulation* Up to $400
Foundation sidewall insulation* Up to $150
*Available in addition to attic insulation and air sealing, but not as a stand-alone rebate.
• Builder gets incentive for building home that exceeds energy efficiency codes by at least 20 percent
• Raters provide the certification testing
• Homeowner gets a more comfortable and durable, energy-efficient home
New construction
Eligibility based on therm usage
Small businesses <60,000
Opportunity >100,000 and <250,000
Facility >250,000
Types of assessments
Space heating equipment: $300-$7,500
Water heating equipment: $150-$250
Steam traps: $50-$300 per trap
Energy-efficient improvements: up to $1,500
Commercial kitchen equipment: $25-$1,400
Equipment rebates
Small business and multi-family properties
Additional rebate amounts are available to small business and multi-family properties.
Look for these icons to find higher rebate amounts.
• Space heating equipment+ $450-$1,200
• Water heating equipment+ $250
• Steam traps+ $300
• Energy-efficient improvements
+ varies by improvement
Higher rebates
Project and EE measures need pre-approval
Custom incentives
* Capped at 50 percent project cost* $500,000 per site per year
Therm savings Rebate*
Custom incentives2,500-15,000 $0.75/therm
>15,000 $1.00/therm
Multi-family2,500-7,500 $0.75/therm
>7,500 $1.00/therm
Small business>2,500 $1.25/therm
• Helps commercial and industrial facilities improve existing systems to maximize efficiency
• Currently a pilot program, with a focus on large industrial customers
• RCx study performed by Service Providers
Building RCx/Optimization
• New construction or major renovations
• Commercial, industrial or multi-family buildings
• Provide financial incentives and technical assistance
• Joint offering with ComEd
Contact us early in the design phase of your project
New construction
• Teachers are provided with energy efficiency curriculum and energy efficiency kits
• Student/families install kits as homework
• Families fill out surveys• Teacher receives
incentives based on participation
Super Savers
• Eligible energy efficient equipment and improvements
• Monthly installments on monthly Nicor Gas bill
• Loans range from $500 to $150,000*
• 4.99% - 5.99% fixed interest rate*
• 1 – 10 year loan terms*• Contractor must be approved
by the program lender
Energy Efficiency Loans
*Based on customer type