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Energy Efficiency Programs for Connecticut Lodging Association
Randy Vagnini Senior Energy Engineer/Program Lead, Eversource
Dennis O’ConnorSmall Business Program Administrator, United Illuminating
Energize Connecticut
• Helping consumers save money and use clean, affordable energy
• A partnership of the Connecticut Energy Efficiency Fund, the Connecticut Green Bank, the State and local electric and gas utilities
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Why energy efficiency?
• Reduces air pollutants and greenhouse gases• Saves customers money• Reduces need for more energy generation
• Creates jobs
• Program funding comes from you, the customer– Electric customers pay 3 mills per kilowatt-hour– Natural gas programs are funded through gas utility bills and
approved by the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority
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Small Business Energy Advantage (SBEA)
• Turnkey energy-saving services– Financial resources– In-house expertise
• Cost-effective energy savings
– No out of pocket investment
– Quick payback
• Do more and save more– Bundling for higher
incentives– Start saving faster!
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How the program works
1. An authorized SBEA contractor conducts a FREE, no obligation assessment
2. Contractor submits a proposal including: 1. Recommendations
2. Costs
3. Energy savings
4. Incentives
5. Financing options
3. Contractor schedules upgrades and submits paperwork
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Let’s look at your facility
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Outside your facility
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Lighting controls
LED parking lights
LED spotlights and signage
Outdoor LED lighting Exterior wall packs
The lobby
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Lighting controls
Advanced power strips
Accent LED lighting
Interior LEDs Software controls
Guest rooms
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Lighting controls
Advanced power strips
Vanity lighting
Interior LEDs Wireless setback thermostat controls
PTAC Units
Faucet aerators/low flow showerheads
Office and common areas
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Heating, ventilation and air conditioning
Energy management systems (EMS)
LED lighting and lighting controls
Gas-fired heating and hot water systems
Building envelope
Guest recreation
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Indoor LED lighting
Pool coverEfficient pump motors
Specialty HVAC system
Occupancy sensors and dimming controls
Kitchen and dining areas
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Refrigeration controls
Soda station lighting
High-Efficiency evaporative fan motors
Faucet aerators & spray valves
LED lighting
Variable speed kitchen exhaust hoods
Anti-sweat door heater controls
Energy management controls
HVAC equipment
Gas/Electric cooking equipment
Pipe/Duct insulation
Lighting controls
At the laundry
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Ozone laundry
Lighting and lighting controls
Energy-efficient washers and dryers
Financing opportunities
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Financial
Terms
Loan
Terms
▪ Zero & low % interest loans for qualifying franchises
▪ Electric and natural gas-saving measures▪ On-bill financing
▪ Maximum loan term up to 4 years ▪ New construction/major renovation
projects are not eligible for the financing▪ Requires good credit history with utility
Example: Small hotel project
Energy Saving Measures: •Interior and exterior LED lighting
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Total Cost: $37,239Incentive: $ 8,046Customer Cost: $29,193Payback: 5.2 yearsFinancing: 48 months at $608
Example: Comprehensive hotel project
Energy Saving Measures:
•Gas pipe insulation, showerheads•Refrigeration controls•Occupancy PTAC controls•Interior and exterior LED lighting
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Total Cost: $62,533Incentive: $22,863Customer Cost: $39,670Payback: 2.0 yearsFinancing: 30 months at $1,322
Our experience• Econolodge• Stratford Hotel• Regal Inn• Bliss Hospitality/Super8• Branford Hospitality/Baymount Inn• Super 8 Motel of Danbury• Jai Sai LLC/Days Inn• Bethel Hospitality/Best Western• 11 Stony Hill Rd LLC/Microtel• Woodstock Inn• IRNM Hotel Investers/Holiday Inn• Atithi Hospitality/Holiday Inn• O & J Inc./Naugatuck Motor Lodge
• The Admiral Inn• Niatic Sleep in• Sea Breeze Hotel• Interlaken Inn/Woodside• Interlaken Inn/Sunnyside• Brainard Hotel• LaQuinta Inn in Pawcatuck• Super 8 in Cromwell• Simsbury Inn• Farmington Inn • Antico Enterprizes/Holiday Inn Express• Tower Inn/Comfort Inn• Ganesh Hospitality/Econolodge• Torrington Motor Lodge
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Additional options for existing buildings
• Incentives to replace functioning equipment with more energy-efficient options
Covers up to:
•40% of installed cost
•50% of installed cost for comprehensive projects
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Resources
1-877-WISE-USE
EnergizeCT.com
Eversource: Randy Vagnini
(860) 665-4753
The United Illuminating Company:
Dennis O’Conner
(203) 499-3715
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