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Top Rebate Programs for Hoteliers

State	Utility	Technology/Service	Incentive Level	Comments /Hotel Application	Web Link
AZ	Arizona Public Service	Solutions for Business	Lighting/refrigeration/VFD rebates either prescriptive or $0.11/kWh for custom incentives		APS Solutions for Business
AZ	SRP	Powerwise Business Solutions	Covers audit cost for large businesses. Lighting/refrigeration/VFD rebates either prescriptive or $0.11/kWh for custom incentives Retrocommissioning - up to $50,000 – Customer must be willing to invest at least $10k in projects better than 24 month payback.	Fund availability must be checked.	SRP Powerwise
CA	PG&E	Lodging Savers Program	Fully funds a Retrocommissioning assessment (up to $0.10/sq ft) if customer commits to implement projects better than a 1-yr payback. Prescriptive rebate options include lighting, guest-room EMS, VFD/motor applications. Covers 100% of cost of guest-room EMS, Vendor Mizers, HVAC/refrig tune-up and coil cleaning. Covers 60-80% of lighting upgrade installed costs.	Retrocommissioning program requires a central EMS system.	PG&E Lodging Savers
CA	SCE	Express Efficiency Program	Prescriptive rebates Lighting ($7.50/lamp for T8/T5, Hardwired CFL $22.50/fixture, Occupancy sensors $44/sensor) HVAC (VFD $80/hp, $1.35/sq ft for window films)		SCE Express Efficiency
CA	SCE	Retrocommissioning	$0.10/sq ft for audit and $0.05/ for implementation	Fully subscribed – waiting on new funding to extend program	SCE RCx
CA	SDG&E	Technology Incentive (TI) for Demand Response	Up to $300/kW for technology upgrades (e.g. Energy Management Controls) for enabling demand reduction during critical periods	Can only receive rebates for the study once.	SDG&E TI Program
CA	SDG&E (Managed by Intergy)	Lodging Energy Efficiency Program: Covers technology specific rebates and Retrocommissioning (RCx) assessments	Performance-Based Lighting: $0.07/kWh Equip/EMS: $0.08/kWh AC/Refrig: $0.14/kWh RCx: $0.115/sq ft to audit and $0.065/sq ft to implement	Higher incentives for work completed by November 1.	LEEP Program
CO	Xcel Energy	Retrocommissioning	Covers 75% of the cost of a Retrocommissioning assessment (up to $25,000 assessment)	Must be 50,000 sq ft minimum	Xcel RCx
CO	Xcel Energy	Efficiency Rebates	Covers prescriptive lighting rebates (T8/T5, occupancy sensors) as well as other equipment. Performance-based EMS rebates with $400/kW for peak demand reduction and $0.08/kWh for off-peak energy reduction	Very complete program covering most equipment upgrades	Xcel Conservation Rebates
CT	CL&P and UI	Lighting Vendor Miser	T12 to T8: $10/fixture $75/sensor	Lighting and Vendor Miser applications would be good fits for hotels	CL&P and UI Express Rebates
CT	CL&P and UI	Interest Free Loan	$5000 - $100,000 interest free loan	Up to a 5-year interest free loan to pay for energy efficiency projects	CL&P and UI Small C&I Loans
CT	United Illuminating	Custom Incentives for Efficiency Upgrades	Customer applications paying 40% to 60% of site assessments and project costs	Multiple applications including lighting, controls and HVAC equipment	UI Energy Opportunities
IL	ComEd	Retrocommissioning Program (KEMA)	Fully covers cost of a Retrocommissioning assessment if the site commits to fund a minimum of $10,000 for projects better than an 18 month payback	Minimum 500kW peak demand Central EMS system in place At least 5 year old Minimum 150,000 sq ft Customer must apply and be accepted into the program – KEMO screens for best applicants.	ComEd RCx
IL	ComEd	Smart Ideas for Business: Prescriptive and Custom Rebate	Lighting Hardwired CFL: $30/fixture LED Exit Signs: $20/sign T8: $5/lamp VFD: $50/hp Demand-Controlled Ventilation for Kitchen Exhaust: $400/hood Custom rebates to cover EMS (including guest room)		ComEd Smart Ideas for Business
MA	National Grid	Lighting – Prescriptive	Table available on web site $10/fixture for basic T12 to T8	Significant rebates for lighting and lighting controls. Can make upgrade from normal to high-performance T8 an economic reality.	National Grid Energy Efficiency
MA	National Grid	Guestroom and Common Area EMS – Prescriptive	$75/room for Guestroom EMS	Can cover 15-30% of the installed cost of Guestroom EMS with payback in 20-30 months.	National Grid Energy Efficiency
MA	NSTAR	Lighting – Prescriptive	Table available on web site $10/fixture for basic T12 to T8 ($15/fixture if by June 30, 2009)	Significant rebates for lighting and lighting controls. Can make upgrade from normal to high-performance T8 an economic reality.	NSTAR Stimulus
MA	NSTAR	Guestroom and Common Area EMS – Prescriptive	$75/room for Guestroom EMS ($112.50/room if by June 30, 2009)	Can cover 25-40% of the installed cost of Guestroom EMS with payback in the 16-24 month range.	NSTAR Stimulus
MA	NSTAR	Vendor Miser –Prescriptive	$75/sensor – up to ($112.50 per sensor if by June 30, 2009)	Can cover 70% of the installed cost with payback in 3-6 months.	NSTAR Stimulus
MD	BGE	Lighting and Lighting Controls	T12 to T8: $15/fixture Lighting Occupancy: $25 Daylight: $40 LED Exit Sign: $25	Basic lighting retrofit technologies covered	BGE Smart Energy Savers Program
MD	BGE	Guestroom EMS and Other Controls	Covered under custom measures and projects. Incentives will vary and lead time is longer	Could cover a variety of typical applications in hotels including controls.	BGE Smart Energy Savers Program
NJ	All Utilities – State-Funded Program	NJ Clean Energy Program: Lighting – Prescriptive Lighting Controls & Daylight Sensors Custom: Occupancy Sensors	Examples: T12-T8: $30/fixture Daylight Sensor: $75/sensor $75/room for guestroom EMS through custom application	Pre-Survey required for approval Prescriptive applications for basic technologies Ability to analyze custom applications	NJ Clean Energy Smart Start Buildings
NV	Nevada Power and Sierra Pacific Power	Nevada Sure Bet	Covers lighting, guest room EMS ($75/room), VFD ($150/hp), etc. in prescriptive payment with custom rebates available as well.		NV Sure Bet
NY	NYSERDA (Covers all utilities except LIPA)	Lighting Lighting Controls HVAC EMS Controls/T-Stats Motor VFD	Performance-Based Incentive: Efficiency $0.12/kWh (upstate) $0.16/kWh (ConEd) Demand Response $100/kW (upstate) $200/kW (ConEd)	Standard rebate programs (e.g. $15/fixture for T8) are available, but performance based incentives are higher. Most major energy efficiency upgrades are covered. Incentive based on calculated usage reduction will cut payback approximately by 50% based on current rates.	NYSERDA Existing Facilities Program
TX	Centerpoint (Houston)	Retrocommissioning	Fully covers cost of a Retrocommissioning assessment if the site commits to fund a minimum of $10,000 for projects better than a one-year payback	Larger hotels only: Sites must be at least 300,000 sq ft and have an central energy management system.	Centerpoint RCx
TX	Centerpoint (Houston)	C&I Standard Offer Program	Performance-Based Incentive $175/kW for peak load reduction and $0.06/kWh for energy reductions from efficiency projects (lighting, motors, window films, etc.)	Must meet a minimum of 250kW peak demand and save a minimum of 20kW. Measurement and Verification of Saving is Required.	Centerpoint C&I
TX	Oncor (Dallas)	Commercial Audit Program	Free energy audit for qualified facilities. A limited number selected annually (45 in 2009)	Must qualify through selection process. Application process is competitive.	Oncor Commercial Audit Program
TX	Oncor (Dallas)	Commercial Program and LED Lighting Program	Performance-Based Incentive and Prescriptive Estimated $198/kW for peak load reduction and $0.067/kWh for energy reductions from efficiency projects (lighting, motors, window films, etc.). $250/kW and $0.20/kWh incentive for LED lighting applications.	Must meet a minimum of 100kW peak demand and save a minimum of 20kW. Measurement and Verification of Savings is Required.	Oncor Commercial Program Oncor LED Lighting Program
TX	Austin Energy	Commercial Energy Management Program	T8/CFL Lighting: $250/kW LED Lighting: $300/kW LED Exit Signs: $20/sign VFD, $250/kW Guest-room EMS: $250/kW	Measurement and verification of savings required.	Commercial Rebate Program

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