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Working with Trade Allies to Enhance Energy Efficiency
ProgramsPrograms
CenterPoint EnergyTodd Berreman
Manager, CIP Implementation
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About CenterPoint Energy
• The third-largest publicly traded natural gas delivery company in the U.S.
• Over 3.2 million natural gas customers in six states
• Natural Gas Energy • Natural Gas Energy Efficiency programs in 3 states. (AR, MN, OK)
• Working with trade allies since 1992 in MN.
• Developing trade ally networks in AR & OK.
Trade Ally Partners
Residential
• HVAC Dealers and Distributors • Plumbers• Hearth Dealers & Distributors• Insulation Contractors• Insulation Contractors
Commercial
• Mechanical Contractors & Distributors• Architects & Engineers• Foodservice Dealers, Distributors• Manufacturer Representatives
Trade Ally Impact
• More than 90% of CenterPoint Energy’s residential rebates were submittedby trade allies in 2011!
• Trade allies contributed more than230,000 Dth’s of savings to 230,000 Dth’s of savings to residential CIP results!
• CenterPoint Energy finished #1 inJ.D. Power customer satisfactionsurvey among large Midwest utilitiesin 2011.
Trade Allies“The Value of CIP”
• Increase profits by usingrebates as a sales tool.
� Upsell to higher efficiencyequipment by promotingCIP rebates.CIP rebates.
• Differentiate yourself from thecompetition.
� List rebates as a line item discount on all proposals.
Trade Allies“The Value of CIP”
• Increase customer satisfaction
� Offering $$ saving programswill increase customer satisfaction.
• Trade Ally incentives available from select utilities
� $50 trade ally incentive perfurnace and $15 per
water heater for CNP tradeallies.
� Various incentives availablefor commercial installations.
Energy Efficiency
2010-2012 CIP Triennial Plan- Residential Offerings
• Heating System Rebates, including Programmable Ther mostats
• Water Heater Rebates
• Fireplace Rebates
• Air Sealing & Insulation Rebates
• FREE Low Flow Showerheads and Faucet Aerators• FREE Low Flow Showerheads and Faucet Aerators
• Home Energy Audits
• Home Energy Squad
• Home Energy Reports
• Low Income Weatherization
• Non-Profit Affordable Housing
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Energy Efficiency
2010-2012 CIP Triennial Plan- Commercial / Industrial Offerings
• Boiler System Rebates
• Boiler Tune-up Rebates
• Boiler System Components Rebates
• Forced-air Furnace Rebates
• Unit Heater Rebates• Unit Heater Rebates
• Infrared Heater Rebates
• Foodservice Rebates
• Engineering Assistance
• LEED Certification
• Industrial Audits
• Custom Energy Analysis
• Custom Process Rebate – Very large projects; almost half of C/I energy savings .
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Project scope
• Construction of new elementary school
• Extensive renovation of existing facilities
2012 Commercial Rebate Programs and Services
School District Rebate Example
• Energy efficient design and equipment key considera tion
• Extensive HVAC upgrades needed to meet efficiency o bjective
• Rebates for energy efficient technologies influence d equipment selection
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Equipment Rebate Amount
High efficiency water heaters (3) $ 2,000High efficiency boilers >88% (3) $ 10,050Convection ovens (6) $ 3,000Boiler tune-ups (1) $ 4,725Steam trap repair/replacements (386) $ 3,821Custom project (high efficiency windows) $ 5,204
2012 Commercial Rebate Programs and Services
School District Equipment Rebate Results
Custom project (high efficiency windows) $ 5,204------------
Total Rebate Amount: $ 28,800
Annual Cost Savings: $ 167,472-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Estimated Dekatherm savings: 27,912 Dth, which is the equivalent of what 310 residential homes use in 1 year.
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Commercial Energy RecoveryA customer put an addition on to their commercial facility. The additional square footage required a new air handler to be added to the building. The customer had the option to add an energy recovery wheel to the new air handler.
2012 Commercial Rebate Programs and Services
Custom Rebates
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Heat Recovery Option Cost $26,000Annual Energy Savings 1,100 DthCenterPoint Energy Rebate $3,300Annual Cost Savings* $6,600Payback (with rebate) ~3.4 years
* Calculations using $6.00 / Dth cost of gas.
2012 Residential Rebate Programs and Services
High Efficiency Furnace Comparison
Natural Gas Furnace Comparison
Single Family Home in Twin CitiesNatural Gas
FurnaceNatural Gas
Furnace
Furnace Efficiency: % AFUE 80% 96%
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Annual input in Therm (CCF)750 625
Annual Heating Energy Required (output in Btu) 60,000,000 60,000,000
Gas in $/CCF ($/Therm) $0.70 $0.70Annual Heating Cost $525 $438Operating Cost Saving with High Efficiency Gas Furnace
$88
Total Savings / Equipment Life (20 yrs) $1,750
Rebate from Utility $400
Dealer resourcesOnline Resources
Visit CenterPointEnergy.com/RebateScoop
• Program information
• Fill and print rebate forms
• Online calculators• Online calculators
• Links to MN Mechanical
Code information
• And more!
Mechanical Contractors:
Tom Marthaler
Commercial Trade Ally Representative
(612) 321-4492 or toll free (800) 234-5800 ext.4492
Commercial Trade Ally Contact information
David Poretti
Trade Ally Representative
(612) 321-4386 or toll free (800) 234-5800 ext. 438 6
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Contact Infomation
Todd Berreman
CenterPoint EnergyCenterPoint Energy
Manager, CIP Implementation
(612) 321-4311
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Questions?Questions?
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