Illinois Energy Efficiency Portfolio Energy Efficiency Incentives Illinois

Illinois Energy Efficiency Portfolio Energy Efficiency Incentives Illinois IASBO May 19, 2010 Pat Quinn, Governor Warren Ribley, Director

Energy Efficiency Portfolio EEPS was created through legislation and provides for incentives in the form of rebates for Com. Ed and/or Ameren Illinois utility customers. EEPS is designed to encourage those customers to purchase and install high efficiency electric equipment and systems to reduce electricity use and demand. Ameren Illinois Private Business, Industry & Residential DCEO Public Sector Com. Ed Private Business, Industry, Residential

Projected Energy Efficiency Funding Year Funding Level DCEO Share 2008 2009 $53. 2 million $111 million $12. 9 million $26. 8 million 2010 2011 + $172 million $235 million $41. 6 million $57 million Applies only to Commonwealth Edison (Com. Ed) & Ameren Illinois electric service customers

Energy Efficiency Portfolio Eligible Entities DCEO Public Sector Ø Local governments § Municipalities § Townships & County facilities Ø Special units of local government § Library & Park districts § Public safety § Water reclamation districts Ø State and federal agencies Ø Public Schools § K-12 Public Schools § Public community colleges § Public universities Com. Ed/Ameren Illinois Ø Privately owned businesses Ø Privately owned industrial & commercial facilities Ø Private Schools § Private K-12 schools § Private colleges § Private universities Ø Not-for-profit § Museums § Foundations § Trade Organizations Ø Residential

Energy Efficiency Portfolio Use of Funds ° Lighting ° HVAC ° Refrigeration ° Motors ° Street Lighting Efficiency Programs ◦ Standard ◦ Custom Incentive ◦ New Construction ◦ Retro-Commissioning

DCEO Standard Incentive Programs Provides grants and rebates to public sector entities for a specific list of equipment upgrades. Includes electric system efficiency improvements for: § § Lighting Equipment HVAC Equipment Refrigeration Equipment Motors and Drives § LED traffic signals (DCEO only)

DCEO Standard Lighting Incentive Examples LED Exit Sign High Performance T 8 Approx 40% savings Standard incentive = $12. 50 – $16. 00 per lamp and ballast incentive 70% to 90% savings Standard Incentive = $23 $25/Sign Maintenance Savings

Lockport Township High School – Project Replaced 128 fixtures that were 400 watt metal halides with 128 fixtures that were T-5 fluorescent fixtures Cost approximately $22, 000 128 fixtures x 96 watts x. 40 cents per fixture = $4, 915. 20 incentive

DCEO Standard HVAC Incentive Examples Package Units Air and Water Cooled Chillers 10% to 40% chiller savings Standard Incentive = $25 - $66/ton Variable Speed Drives 10% to 30% savings $38 -$50/ton incentive Up to 75% savings $75 -$82/hp incentive

Adlai Stevenson High School District 125 Project Received PSEE Incentive of $20, 920. 3 Upgrades: New Field House Lighting Variable Speed Drives on 2 Cooling Tower Fan Motors Occupancy Sensors for Lighting Control DCEO estimates annual k. Wh savings = 210, 925 k. Wh per year or $19, 337

DCEO Standard Refrigeration Incentive Examples Vending Machine Controls Up to 45% savings Standard Incentive = $115 $150 per unit

Public Sector Energy Efficiency Programs Custom Incentives Projects that involve non-standard incentives and other unique projects § § Electric efficiency improvements not captured by the standard program 9 – 12 cents/k. Wh for measures with 1 -7 year payback on first year kwh savings Pre-approval, evaluation, and additional documentation required Projects must meet cost-effectiveness requirements

DCEO New Construction Incentive Program Provides grants to public sector entities to encourage applicants to design new or rehabbed buildings to achieve the highest level of energy efficiency. Incentive for new construction or remodeling facilities ≥ 15, 000 sq. ft. that exceed the Illinois Energy Conservation Code for Commercial Buildings (or other applicable code) Measure Incentive 10% Beyond Code (k. Wh) $0. 20 per sq. ft. 15% Beyond Code (k. Wh) $0. 40 per sq. ft. 20% Beyond Code (k. Wh) $0. 60 per sq. ft. 25% Beyond Code (k. Wh) $0. 80 per sq. ft. 30% Beyond Code (k. Wh) $1. 00 per sq. ft.

PUBLIC SECTOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY Application Process Two Applications 1) Incentives for Local Government, Public Schools & Community Colleges 2) Incentives for Public Universities, State and Federal Government www. illinoisenergy. org

PUBLIC SECTOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY Application Process Steps Step 1: Submit a Pre-approval Application (required for some standard measures and all custom measures) • • Click the Pre-approval check box on the application • Complete the appropriate worksheet • Pre-Approval Applications need customer signatures Step 2: Receive Notice to Proceed from DCEO • Reserves funds for 90 days or loner if needed Step 3: Install Equipment or Perform Project Work • Maintain documentation Step 4: Submit a Final Application within 60 days of Completion • Click the Final check box on the application • Submit all required supporting documentation • Final applications need customer signature Step 5: DCEO Processes Rebate or Grant

Market Transformation Programs Energy Audits, Design Assistance Smart Energy Design Assistance Center (SEDAC) Large-Customer Energy Analysis (LEAP) Energy Performance Contracting (EPC) Training & Education Building Industry Training & Education Code Training Building Operator Training Lights for Learning Green-Jobs Grants

Smart Energy Design Assistance Center (SEDAC) Partnership with the University of Illinois, SEDAC Design Assistance Experts and Energy Service Providers Assist public sector and private building owners identify opportunities to save energy and money Provides energy audits, analysis and design assistance including: ◦ ◦ ◦ Design review and/or site inspection Computer modeling of base case and alternatives with ECMs Energy savings analysis Life cycle cost analysis Final report with recommendations Energy service provider list www. sedac. org

Large-customer Energy Analysis Program (LEAP) Targets large customers such as municipalities, colleges, hospitals and industrial sites with $500, 000 in annual utility expenses A Management Diagnostic to develop an energy management strategy for customer ◦ Identifies strengths and weaknesses in current practices ◦ Provides an action plan with priority items ◦ Benchmarks energy management performance in 22 specific areas Financial assistance (50% of cost) to prepare action plans Financial assistance (50% of cost) to conduct technical studies

DCEO’s Energy Performance Contracting (EPC) Energy performance contracting redirects energy, water and operations & maintenance savings to amortize building improvements without up-front costs. Performance and savings are guaranteed over term of contract DCEO provides no cost technical assistance and advice that includes: ◦ Boilerplate documents: Request for Proposal Energy Audit Agreement Energy Service Agreement Measurement and Verification Assistance

DCEO Training and Education Programs Lights for Learning ØA unique educational opportunity for Illinois students to earn money for their school or organization by selling money saving, energy efficient Compact Fluorescent Light bulbs (CFLs). ØParticipating schools keep 50% of the proceeds ØPresentations are provided to educate students and their community about the environmental and financial benefits of using CFLs

Renewable Energy & Recycling

Renewable Energy Program ◦ Solar Rebate Program ◦ Wind Rebate Program ◦ Rebate amount $50, 000 or less ◦ 30% of Project Costs for Residential/Businesses ◦ 50% of Project Costs for Not-Profit/public Sector ◦ ARRA State Energy Program funds will be used for other renewable energy programs in Illinois

Recycling Programs Traditional Recycling Grants Through a competitive process, awards matching grants involving the establishment or expansion of recycling collection or processing programs that address traditional recyclables (e. g. : , fiber, plastic, metal, glass). Electronics Recycling Grants Permanent Collection/Processing of computers and other electronics (vs. one-day collection events) Zero Waste Schools Program K-12 Illinois schools to implement or expand recycling and waste reduction programs.

Illinois Sustainable Schools Compact The Illinois Sustainable Schools Compact features best practices that K-12 schools can voluntarily pursue to help lead the way to a greener, cleaner future. To participate, principals or superintendents should check off practices the school or district is now pursuing and aims to pursue, sign two copies of the compact, then email or send to the Office of the Governor For more information, contact Eric at 312. 814. 5375 or. Eric. Heineman@Illinois. gov

Green Cleaning The Green Cleaning Schools Act requires the use of environmentally sensitive cleaning products in all Illinois K-12 schools (both public and private). The guidelines for this act have been in place for a full school year now. For more information see: http: //www. standingupforillinois. org/green/school_cleaning. php The guidelines observe 3 labels for green cleaners:

For More Information Marketing & Outreach Carol Kulek 217/785 -3412 carol. kulek@illinois. gov Website www. illinoisenergy. org