CPS Energy - New Commercial Construction Incentives (Texas)

Summary

Last modified on February 12, 2015.

Financial Incentive Program

Place	Texas
Name	CPS Energy - New Commercial Construction Incentives
Incentive Type	Utility Rebate Program
Applicable Sector	Commercial, Multi-Family Residential
Eligible Technologies	Comprehensive Measures/Whole Building, Unspecified technologies
Active Incentive	Yes
Implementing Sector	Utility
Energy Category	Energy Efficiency Incentive Programs
Amount	Tier 1 Energy Incentive: $0.08/kWh Tier 1 Peak Demand Incentive: $125/kW Tier 2 Energy Incentive: $0.12/kWh Tier 2 Peak Demand Incentive: $150/kW Tier 3 Energy Incentive: $0.20/kWh Tier 3 Peak Demand Incentive: $200/kW
Equipment Requirements	Tier 1: Building must be 15-24.9% more efficient than city building code Tier 2: Must be 25-34.9% more efficient Tier 3: Must be 35% more efficient
Start Date	2010-01-01
Maximum Incentive	35% of eligible project costs or $250,000 per project
Program Administrator	CPS Energy
Website	http://www.cpsenergy.com//Commercial/Rebates/New_Commercial_Construction/index.asp
References	DSIRE

Summary

CPS Energy offers incentives for new commercial construction that is at least 15% more efficient than required by the City of San Antonio Building Code (based on IECC 2009). The building code and incentive program were created by Ordinance 2009-03-12-0179 (the Sustainable Building Codes Ordinance) and further amended by Ordinance 2009-10-01-0777D.

The Commercial New Construction Incentive Program does not specify eligible measures, but rather provides incentives for the amount of energy saved overall. Savings are based on the total energy consumption of all fuel types used in the building. In order to measure energy savings and determine incentive amounts, an approved modeling software or calculation methodology must be used. In order to apply for the incentive, applicants must submit a copy of the results of the modeling software, a final certificate of occupancy, and a letter from the architect certifying that the building is in compliance with the requirements of the program. CPS Energy may inspect buildings prior to authorizing an incentive. Multi-family structures with 4 or more units are considered commercial construction. More information and an application are available on the program web site.

Incentive Contact

Contact Name	New Construction Contact
Department	CPS Energy
Address	PO Box 1771
Place	San Antonio, Texas
Zip/Postal Code	78296-1771
Phone	(210) 353-2728
Email	CPS-newconstruction@cpsenergy.com
Website	http://www.cpsenergy.com

Authorities (Please contact the if there are any file problems.)

Authority 1:	Ordinance 2009-03-12-0179
Date Effective	2010-01-01
Date Enacted	2009-03-12

Authority 2:	Ordinance 2009-10-01-0777D
Date Effective	2010-01-01
Date Enacted	2009-10-01

• Incentive and policy data are reviewed and approved by the N.C. Solar Center's DSIRE project staff.