Xcel Energy’s Energy Efficiency
Programs
IESNA Rocky Mountain SectionSeptember 14, 2010
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Contact Information
Derek Shockley, Trade Relations Manager, 303-294-2082
David Hueser, Product Manager – Lighting Efficiency, 303-294-2696
Business Solutions Center 1-800-481-4700
Franklin Energy (Small Business Lighting) 303-297-3410
Email: [email protected]
Xcel Energy Account Managers
Rebate info: xcelenergy.com/rebates
HE Ballasts: www.cee1.org LED: energystar.gov/sslpartners
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Driver: Colorado’s Energy Needs
In the last decade:
Up 7%
Up 32%
Up 14%
Number of Customers
Peak Demand
Electricity Use per Customer
Xcel Energy must meet customers’ needs Manage supply by obtaining more power Manage demand by reducing customers’ usage
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How Xcel Energy Helps
Provides incentives to customers to adopt energy-efficient technologies
Rebates provide trade partners a tool to promote energy efficiency in the marketplace
Xcel Energy brand name and neutral 3rd party endorsement
Results: energy savings and quicker paybacks for customers
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Xcel Energy’s Environmental Leadership
No. 1 wind power provider No. 5 solar power provider Windsource®
Largest voluntary green-pricing program in USA
Industry-leading energy efficiency programs One of largest photovoltaic systems – 8.2
megawatts Solar*Rewards – 4,500 customers, 40 megawatts Voluntary emissions reductions
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Xcel Energy’s Efficiency Programs Cash rebates (not bill credits)
For existing facilities or new construction
For Xcel Energy Colorado business electricity customers and natural gas customers who buy their gas directly from us
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Xcel Energy Offers Three Types of Programs
Prescriptive programs
Non-prescriptive (custom) programs
Studies/Audits
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Xcel Energy Prescriptive Programs
Prescriptive programs
Predetermined rebate amounts and related savings for various energy-saving technologies
No preapproval required
Qualifying technologies are listed on the rebate applications
Included programs: Lighting – Retrofit and
New Construction
Small Business Lighting (≤ 400kW demand)
Cooling
Motors and variable frequency drives
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Lighting Efficiency, Small Business Lighting
Rebates range from $1 per lamp to $275 per fixture
T8 fluorescent rebates, high efficiency ballasts (www.cee1.org) T12 - T8 retrofits: require HE ballasts with ≤ .85 low ballast factor:
$13 - $22 per fixture
T8 de-lamping retrofits: $12 - $26 per fixture
High-bay T8 (retrofit, new construction): $12 - $210 per fixture
Pulse-Start and Ceramic Metal Halide Fixture rebates (retrofit, new construction): $8 - $140
Screw-in and hardwired CFLs: $1 per lamp to $35 per fixture
Custom Efficiency lighting opportunities require pre-approval
Proportion of program energy use reduction increasing for T12 to T8s, T8 High Bay, Low Watt T8 Lamps, Screw-in CFLs
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Small Business Lighting
Franklin Energy, lighting consultant Targets lighting retrofit opportunities for Xcel business customers with
peak demand of ≤ 400 kW
Start-to-finish project assistance
Free on-site lighting assessments
Recommendations for lighting improvements
Assistance completing and submitting the Xcel Energy rebate paperwork.
Francis Xavier, Program Manager, Franklin Energy 303-297-3410
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Xcel Energy Non-prescriptive ProgramsNon-prescriptive rebates
For equipment and conservationefforts not covered in theprescriptive programs
Preapproval required
Rebate amounts and energy savings may vary greatly by project
Included programs: Custom Efficiency
Lighting Evaluation Worksheet
Business New Construction Energy Design Assistance
Energy Efficient Buildings
Energy Management Systems
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Xcel Energy Studies/Audits
Studies/Audits
Xcel Energy funds a portion of a study – leads to identifying energy-saving opportunities Preapproval required
Additional rebate opportunities can be realized by submitting a prescriptive or custom rebate application
Included programs:
Lighting Redesign
Commercial Real Estate
Compressed Air
Energy Analysis
Recommissioning
Refrigeration Recommissioning
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Xcel Energy Program Results in Colorado Small Business, Commercial and Industrial 2009 (Year-End)
36 MW demand reduction
143 GWh annual energy use reduction
> 50% from Lighting Efficiency That trend continues in 2010
DAH comments
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LED Lighting Addition to Colorado Lighting Efficiency and Small Business Programs
Provide prescriptive rebates for the following types of LED Lighting Interior lighting applications
Screw-in or Pin-based Lamps: $20-30/lamp, retrofit and new construction – ENERGY STAR qualified only.
Downlight Fixtures: $100-125/fixture retrofit, $50-75 NC – ENERGY STAR qualified only.
Outdoor lighting applications Store Canopy & Soffit Lighting: $275/fixture retrofit, $150
NC; no ENERGY STAR requirement
Refrigerated Case Lighting LED strip lighting: $100/door retrofit, $70/door NC
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LED Product Notes Parking Garage Lighting, Parking Lot Lighting and
Signage were also evaluated for prescriptive rebates To remain in Custom Efficiency for now Too few Custom Efficiency participants to properly
evaluate Lighting level requirements not standardized for parking
garages, parking lots Signage projects too unique to properly create a
prescriptive rebate
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LED Prescriptive Rebate List
LED Lamps – Retrofit or New Construction
Standard Lamp Energy Star Lamp
Rebate Amount
Halogen or Incandescent LED ≤ 5W $20 per lamp
Halogen or Incandescent LED 6W – 10W $22 per lamp
Halogen or Incandescent LED 11W – 20W $35 per lamp
Photos: OSRAM Sylvania
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LED Prescriptive Rebate List
LED Fixtures – Retrofit or New ConstructionStandard Fixture Energy Star Fixture Rebate Amount
Incandescent LED ≤ 15W $100 or 50 per fixture
Incandescent LED 16W – 25W $100 or 50 per fixture
Incandescent LED 26W – 35W $125 or 75 per fixture
Incandescent LED 36W – 50W $125 or 75 per fixture
Photo: Renaissance Lighting Photo: Phillips
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LED Prescriptive Rebate List
LED Outdoor Lighting – Retrofit or New Construction
Standard Fixture New Fixture * Rebate Amount
Metal Halide Canopy or Soffit lighting LED 25W – 50W $275 or $150 per fixture
Metal Halide Canopy or Soffit lighting LED 51W – 100W $275 or $150 per fixture
Metal Halide Canopy or Soffit lighting LED 101W – 150W $275 or $150 per fixture
Photos: BetaLED
* Energy Star qualification not required for LED canopy/soffit
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LED Prescriptive Rebate List
LED Refrigerated Case Lighting – Retrofit or New Construction
Standard Fixture New Fixture * Rebate Amount
T8 or T12 Fluorescent LED Strip Lighting $100 or $70 per door
Photos: GE
* Energy Star qualification not required for LED case lighting
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LED Timeline and Next Steps Product Development Approval (April, 2010)
CO 60-day Notice (5/7/10) Expected launch July 7
Actual effective date June 7
Build program (channel planning, collateral development, Web, training, outreach)
Monitor LED product additions to ENERGY STAR www.energystar.gov/sslpartners Similar to T8 ballast and lamp qualification via CEE
Adjust LED program measures as prices change