City of Palo Alto Utilities - Commercial Energy Efficiency Rebate Program (California)

Summary

Last modified on February 12, 2015.

Financial Incentive Program

Place	California
Additional Place applies to	City of Palo Alto Utilities
Name	City of Palo Alto Utilities - Commercial Energy Efficiency Rebate Program (California)
Incentive Type	Utility Rebate Program
Applicable Sector	Commercial, Industrial
Eligible Technologies	Boilers, Building Insulation, Central Air conditioners, Chillers, Clothes Washers, Comprehensive Measures/Whole Building, Custom/Others pending approval, Dehumidifiers, Dishwasher, Energy Mgmt. Systems/Building Controls, Equipment Insulation, Furnaces, Heat pumps, Lighting, Lighting Controls/Sensors, Motor VFDs, Processing and Manufacturing Equipment, Refrigerators, Steam-system upgrades, Water Heaters, Windows, LED Exit Signs, Vending Machine Controls, Commercial Cooking Equipment, Commercial Refrigeration Equipment, Personal Computing Equipment, Food Service Equipment, Tankless Water Heater, Heat Pump Water Heater, LED Lighting, Server Virtualization
Active Incentive	Yes
Implementing Sector	Utility
Energy Category	Energy Efficiency Incentive Programs
Amount	T12 Fixtures: Custom Reduced Wattage T8: $1 - $1.50/unit Accent/Directional Lighting: $4 - $45 Signage: Varies Interior Pulse-Start Metal Halide: $20 - $150/unit Exterior Pulse-Start Metal Halide: $15 - $75/unit Interior Induction Fixtures: $25 - $125 Exterior Induction Fixtures: $25 - $100 LED Case Lighting: $60 - $80/door LED Lighting: Custom Occupancy Sensors: $20 - $55/unit Window Film: $1.35/square foot Attic/Roof/Wall Insulation: $0.15/square foot Dishwasher: $50 - $500 Ozone Clothes Washer: $24/pound Gas Water Heater/Direct Contact Water Heater: $2/MBtuh Heat Pump Water Heater: $30/unit Tankless Water Heater: $2/Mbtuh Boiler: $1 - $1.50/Mbtuh Steam Traps: $14/unit Tank/Pipe Insulation: $2 - $4/MBtuh or linear foot Commercial Pool Heater: $2/MBtuh Furnace: $150 - $300 Unitary/Split System AC: $80 - $100/ton Package Terminal AC/Heat Pump: $100/unit VFD for HVAC: $80/hp Vending Misers: Free Refrigeration Equipment: varies widely, see program website Commercial Cooking Equipment: Varies by type and efficiency, see program website Lab Upgrades: 50% of evaluation costs; $0.08/kWh saved; $1/therm saved Commercial/Hospitality Direct Install Equipment: Free Custom Measures: $0.10/first year kWh energy savings Natural Gas Custom Rebate: $1.00/first year therm savings
Eligible System Size	Varies per technology
Equipment Requirements	See program forms for specific efficiency requirements Rebates are restricted to upgrades of existing equipment. All projects must exceed all federal and state government-mandated efficiency standards. Replacement equipment must operate for minimum of 5 years. New-construction, fuel-switching and co-generation projects are ineligible.
Installation Requirements	All equipment must be purchased and installed within 6 months of application approval Equipment must be installed by a licensed contractor
Maximum Incentive	$100,000 per CPAU fiscal year (July 1 - June 30) Incentives exceeding $50,000 must be pre-approved Custom: 50% of project cost
Program Administrator	Utility Marketing Services
Website	http://www.cityofpaloalto.org/gov/depts/utl/business/rebates/default.asp
References	DSIRE

Summary

City of Palo Alto Utilities, through the Commercial Advantage Program several separate offerings, provides incentives for commercial customers to replace old equipment with new, more efficient equipment. Eligible businesses must receive electric service from the CPAU. In order to receive a rebate, your application must be accepted before purchasing your equipment. Rebates are available for:

• Lighting
• Boilers and Water Heating equipment
• HVAC equipment
• Chillers and heat rejection equipment
• Laboratory upgrades
• Commercial Cooking equipment
• Refrigeration equipment
• Commercial Hospitality upgrades
• Custom rebates
• Networked PC's Power Controls
• Appliances and General equipment

The rebate is capped at $100,000 per fiscal year, and applies to replacement equipment only. Applications must be approved before the replacement equipment is purchased, and the equipment must be installed within 6 months of the application approval. Energy savings for the custom rebate must be estimated by a professional engineer. Facilities with at least 50% of square footage dedicated as lab space are eligible to participate in the Laboratory Energy Efficiency Program.

More information, including a list of qualifying products, specifications, and forms, can be found on the website listed above.

Incentive Contact

Contact Name	City of Palo Alto Utilities
Department	Utility Marketing Services
Address	250 Hamilton Ave, PO Box 10250
Place	Palo Alto, California
Zip/Postal Code	94303
Phone	(650) 329-2241
Email	cpau@cityofpaloalto.org
Website	http://www.cpau.com/

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