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BPA EnergySmart Grocer. What We’ll Cover. EnergySmart Grocer Overview Potential and Challenges Program Elements Program Process Q & A . Program Overview. EnergySmart Grocer Program Established contractors, audits, rebates and marketing
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What We’ll Cover • EnergySmart Grocer Overview • Potential and Challenges • Program Elements • Program Process • Q & A
Program Overview • EnergySmart Grocer Program • Established contractors, audits, rebates and marketing • High touch – repeat visits, hands on, sustaining ongoing relationships • PECI running program since 2002 • Programs throughout CA and one in WA • Current contract: Initial funding for enrollment and early start-up as funds last • Work with EERs, Identify interested utilities and get commitment • Develop a program design that meets utilities needs
Lots of Potential in Refrigeration • Refrigeration accounts for roughly 50% of energy consumed in a typical grocery store • Commercial refrigeration is a complex and relatively untouched efficiency opportunity • Refrigeration offers large kWh savings Source: ASHRAE, 2000
There’s a Gap • Market research shows gap between national chains and independent grocers, convenience and other commercial businesses Quantum Consulting, Study for Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance, 2000.
Proven Results: CA 2002 - Today • Proven program • High customer satisfaction • 2,500 audits • 2,350 retrofits • 600 repeat customers • 95 million annual kWh savings Primo Foods - saving $22,200 (158,500 kWh) a year by implementing: • Gaskets • Night covers • Strip curtains • Auto closers • Cases • Lighting
Challenges • The technical complexity and endless variety of refrigeration systems require a customized approach to capturing efficiency • The grocery sector is traditionally hard to reach • Difficult to find qualified contractors • The Solution – EnergySmart Grocer
EnergySmart Grocer Program Elements • Skilled Field Energy Analysts • Trained Contractor Allies • Menu of Prescriptive Measures • Sophisticated Audit Software • Inform-to-Invest • Project Delivery Assistance • Rebate Delivery • Quality Assurance “They showed me my options and didn’t waste my time.” - Dirk Stump, Stump’s Apple Market
Utility Involvement • Required • Sign Agreement • Authorize PTR guest account privileges to PECI • Allow PECI to implement the ESG program in utility territory • Allocate funding amount • Post install quality control • Estimating budgets and selecting funding source to pay rebates • CRC • CAA • Optional • Customer referrals • Provide customer database • Utility marketing/public relations
Initial projection of 2,000,000 annual kWh, will achieve 4,000,000 annual kWh Puget Sound Energy Co. Early Results Started Audits
Next Steps • Determine funding amount • PECI can help facilitate this process • Overview and Q&A Materials – coming soon • Sign Participation Agreement PECI Contact Steve Cofer: scofer@peci.org or 503-595-4472