AEP Ohio 2017 Energy Efficiency Programs

Spring 2017 Customer Education Seminars

2017 EE Updates

• 2016 another successful year – Thank you for participating

• 2017-2020 plan approved by PUCO • Budgetary changes/constraints • 2017 Customer experience focus – your

feedback is welcome

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New - Central Clearinghouse

aepohiosolutions@clearesult.com 877-541-3048

Consolidated Outreach Cover all EE programs, one stop shop • Do you know who your assigned Energy Advisor is? • Opportunity assessments- walk through

“We are here to help you with all of your EE projects and applications”.

Energy Efficiency Resources

• Energy Advisors (EA’s) • AEP Ohio Customer service reps • Web aepohio.com/save/business/programs • Solution Provider Network – perform the work • Technical account managers (TAM’s) • AEP Ohio Energy Efficiency Engineers

Energy Efficiency Report cards

Bid4Efficiency

Reverse auction for large projects (over 25K) RFQ going out late summer 2017 for next auction

Efficient Products for Business

Formerly called Prescriptive Program 2017 changes • LED screw in lamp incentive $4.50/lamp • Energy Star or Design lights LED $0.31 per watt reduced

(assuming space is controlled) $0.22 (no controls) • $25,000 per measure threshold then default rate or B4E • 2017 VRF A/C incentives $20 / ton $10 / ton bonus • 2017 VRF HP incentives $25 / ton $10 / ton bonus

Efficient Products for Business

• Do not have to show energy savings calculations • Know what the incentive will be- prior to starting project

Design Lights Consortium (DLC 4.0)

– Many lighting products, especially LED troffers, were removed from the DLC qualified product list (QPL) with the 4.0 going into effect.

• AEP Ohio EE has decided that during program year 2017 projects that may have been impacted by DLC 4.0 will be considered for DLC incentives.

– Primary update was in regards to efficacy • Old 110+ Lumens per watt • New 125+ Lumens per watt

Advanced Lighting Controls Two facility use types • Low lumen output fixtures/high fixture density (office, classroom) • High lumen output fixtures/low fixture density (warehouse,

manufacturing)

LED with controls & data retrieval

2017 Incentives • Low lumen output fixtures/high fixture density (office, classroom)

at $0.75/sq. ft. • High lumen output fixtures/low fixture density (warehouse,

manufacturing) at $0.30/sq. ft.

Self Direct

• (Retroactive program) – Projects after January 1, 2014 – Mercantile customers – Customers that use over 700,000 kWh yr. – Funds limited this year

2017 New Construction

• ASHRAE 90.1 2007 code NC applications • ASHRAE 90.1 2010 code NC applications • Funding is limited, pre-approval of all projects highly

recommended to reserve funding • VRF Incentives same as Efficient Products for

Business program • LPD incentive now $0.30 per Watt reduced

2017 New Construction Paths

New Construction

Early Design

Whole Building

My Solutions

Efficient Products

Process Efficiency

New 2017 Agriculture Program

• Outreach program for Ag customers • Directing outreach efforts at both residentially and

commercially metered farm accounts • Most common measures will be from the Efficient

Products for Business & Residential programs • Seeking Solution Providers for this program

Process Efficiency

• Process Efficiency (formerly custom) – $0.07 per kWh saved – Most of the projects were process – Can’t find it on the “menu” – $25K per measure threshold – Pre application required

Process Efficiency

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2016 most common- by kWh savings

Data Center Program

*Data Center Relocation: moving to a colocation site * CRAC – Computer Room Air Conditioner * CRAH – Computer Room Air Handler

IT Infrastructure Facilities

• Server virtualization • Server refresh • Desktop virtualization • Storage optimization • PC power management

• CRAC1/CRAH2 replacements • UPS upgrades • VFDs • Free cooling • Airflow Management

What is Continuous Energy Improvement Program

• An innovative approach to achieve low/no cost energy savings

Capital intensive for customers

“One and Done” concept

Traditional Programs Holistic

overview of energy savings opportunities

Focused on operations and maintenance activities

SEM Program

AEP Ohio’s CHP Program

AEP Ohio is offering incentives to customers for eligible CHP projects AEP Ohio distribution customer Targeting Industrial and Institutional Minimum generation of 500,000 kWh per year Design of 8000 minimum run hours per year

AEP Ohio CHP Program Incentives

Systems > 1000 kW

• Incentive rate – 3.5 cents per Net kWh generated • Payment period of 1 to 5 years

Systems < 1000 kW

• Incentive rate - 5 cents per Net kWh generated • Payment period of 1 year preferred but may be up to 5

years

Caps • $500,000 cap per project per year

CHP- Project Screenings

• Visit aepohio.com/solutions for information regarding – High level checklist to determine project

viability – Link to free screening

• OMA link for manufacturers • DOE link for all customer segments

– Additional feasibility studies recommended

EMotor Rewind

• Per hp incentives (100-5,000HP) • Increases efficiency and longevity Certified facilities Hannon Electric – Canton Electric Motor & Service – Zanesville Kentucky Service Company – Lexington Shoemaker Industrial –Columbus

Efficient Financing for Business

Offers multiple products: • Capital Leases, • PACE, • Tax Exempt Municipal Financing, • Energy Service Agreements

And with multiple, vetted, capital providers: • To bring you the best financing arrangement for

your energy efficiency projects, • From $1,000 to Multi-million dollar deals

Efficient Financing for Business

Customized Financing Solutions Combining incentives with low interest rates mean many projects

will cash flow on day 1 HBC Energy Capital makes financing easy

Fill out a finance request: http://hbcenergycapital.com/programs/aepohio

Call: (720) 689-2288 or, Email: Info@hbcenergycapital.com

Residential Programs

Efficient Lighting Discounts • Instant discounts up to $5 per bulb on qualifying

ENERGY STAR ® LED bulbs (look for AEP Ohio label)

• Over 250 participating retailers in-store and AEP on-line lighting store AEPOhio.com/ItsYourPower

Residential Programs

Appliance Recycling FREE, convenient pickup of appliance

• Receive a $35 rebate for Refrigerator Recycling • Save up to $150 a year on future energy costs • Rest assured knowing over 95% of your old fridge or

freezer is recycled in an environmentally friendly way Program Requirements:

Must be 10-30 cubic feet in size (internal measurement)

Must be operational at time of pickup Call 866-899-9862 or schedule on-line

Residential Programs

Rebates for Your Home” • Receive cash back on select ENERGY STAR® appliances*

including:

• Online rebate application and additional details available at AEPOhio.com/Rebates

*Limit of 1 rebate per residential account per year for each type of appliance

Heat Pump Water Heaters ($500) Heat Pumps ($300)

Refrigerators ($50) Mini-split heat pumps ($300)

Clothes Washers ($50) Central A/C units ($150)

Dehumidifiers ($50) Ground Source HP ($1,200)

Smart Thermostats ($100/$75)

Residential Programs

Online Energy Profile (Free) − Customer completes step-by-step profile of their home − Report shows how home uses energy and ways to save − Customer receives free energy efficiency measures:

• 5 LEDs and LED nightlight • Depending on home heating/cooling and water heating

systems: Low flow showerhead and faucet aerator

− Customer eligible for rebates • Program details at AEPOhio.com/ItsYourPower

Residential Programs

EfficiencyCrafted Homes® (Builder Program)

• Provides incentives to builders to help off-set the cost of building energy efficient homes

• Homes are built to be 30- 50% more energy efficient than typical “code built” homes

• Savings gained from lower utility costs can help customers buy/build MORE home

Residential Programs

New Manufactured Homes

• Provides incentives to Manufactured Home builders and dealers to build and promote all-electric homes equipped with Energy Star rated Heat Pumps and appliances

• Improved levels of insulation and building envelope upgrades

Residential Programs

e3smart℠

Energy Efficiency Education program for grades 4-12 for schools in AEP Ohio’s service area

• FREE curriculum and classroom materials for teachers

• Students/families receive FREE Energy Saving Kits • Currently recruiting teachers! • Visit AEPOhio.com/ItsYourPower

Community Energy Savers

• Objectives – Raise awareness of energy efficiency (EE)

and increase participation – Bring benefits of EE to more residents and

businesses in participating communities – Improve customer satisfaction

• Communities are provided marketing, outreach and technical support

• Communities work to reach goals and earn awards

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