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UniSource Energy Update. Linda Douglas-Worthey Assistant Director, Conservation and Renewable Programs. Arizona Energy Efficiency Community Outreach April 16, 2009 Phoenix, AZ. UNS Service Territory and Companies. TEP Electric Service Area. Customers – 392,000 Sales – 9,201 GWh
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UniSource EnergyUpdate Linda Douglas-Worthey Assistant Director, Conservation and Renewable Programs Arizona Energy Efficiency Community Outreach April 16, 2009 Phoenix, AZ
UNS Service Territory and Companies TEP Electric Service Area Customers – 392,000 Sales – 9,201 GWh Peak Demand – 2,365 MW Kingman Flagstaff UNS Gas Service Areas Customers – 145,000 Sales – 109,925,000 therms UNS Electric Service Area Tucson Customers – 93,000 Sales – 1,611 GWh Peak Demand – 417 MW Nogales UNS Gas & Electric Service Area
Regulatory - Approved $11.0 Million DSM *Net Societal Benefits for five year program portfolio (2008 – 2012)
Guarantee Home Program (TEP) • Program launched 1998 • Based on Integrated Building Science • Quality Assurance Inspections and Testing • 5 yr Guarantee for Heating/Cooling Costs and Comfort • Lower electric rate • Rebates paid to builders • 50% of the market share in TEP’s service territory
Energy Smart Home (UNSE & UNSG) • Programs launched 2008 • Market Transformation Program • Based on Integrated Building Science • Quality Assurance Inspections and Testing • Meets 2006 Energy Star Requirements • Rebates paid to Builders
Efficient Home Cooling (TEP and UNSE) • Programs Launched 2008 • Rebates for installation of high efficiency AC and Heat Pumps with 14+ SEER Ratings • Save up to 20% of your cooling costs • Rebates directly to customers up to $250 per unit • Contractors receive $25/unit for each installation
Efficient Home Heating (UNSG) • Rebates for installation of high efficiency furnaces with 90+ AFUE • Save up to $1,960 in heating costs over lifetime of equipment (Flagstaff) • Rebates directly to customers up to $325 per unit • Contractors receive $25/unit for each installation • Program Launched 2008
Energy Star Lighting(TEP and UNSE) Manufacturer Buy-down Program • Retailer passes lower cost to customer • Customer purchases lamps directly from retailer • Wide variety of products available • In-store promotions and training • No coupons to send back • Program Lunch 2008 (TEP) • Program Launch 2008 (UNSE)
Shade Trees (TEP and UNSE) TEP: Trees for Tucson • Trees for Tucson purchases and delivers trees • TEP provides funding to Trees for Tucson • Customer pays $8.00 per tree (total cost to customer) • Each tree will reduce cooling costs by up to $350 over it’s lifetime • Program Launch 2005 UNSE: Trees for You • UNSE provides coupons to customers • Customer purchases trees from retailer • UNSE credits $15.00 per tree to customer bill • Each tree will reduce cooling costs by up to $350 over it’s lifetime • Program Launch 2009
Commercial Energy Solutions (TEP, UNSE, UNSG) Rebates to Install high efficiency equipment • Lighting • Refrigeration • Heating and Cooling • Motors • Air Compressors • Water heating and boilers (UNSG only) • Custom Measures Rebates paid directly to the customer (Large Business Program) Rebates paid to the contractor (Small Business Program)
Low-Income WeatherizationTEP, UNSE and UNSG Improve Energy Performance in Low-Income Homes Improve Health and Safety in Low-Income Homes • Duct sealing • Replace broken windows • Insulation repair and replacement • HVAC repair and replacement • Combustion safety testing and repair • CFL lighting and refrigerator replacement NOTE: All programs work with Low-Income agencies approved by the State Energy Office.
Education and OutreachTEP and UNSE General Energy Efficiency Education • Web-based energy analysis • Energy efficiency media campaigns • Educational web-sites Academic Education • K-12 Energy Education • Children’s Museum Exhibit Time-of Use Education • Brochures • Web-site • Promotional Ads
Future Programs Under Evaluation • Tune-up, early retirement and duct repair • Existing home retro-fit (shade screens, window film, air sealing and insulation) • Refrigerator and Freezer Recycling • Energy Star Appliances • Solar Water Heaters in Low-Income Homes • Net-Zero Energy New Home Program • Direct Load Control
Renewable Energy TEP – 2009 REST Budget $30 Million UNSE – 2009 REST Budget $ 5 Million • Commercial and Residential Rebates • Up-Front Incentive < 20 kW • Performance Based Incentive > 20 kW Visit tep.com or uesaz.com for details