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Smart Pool Program

Smart Pool Program. 2014 Program Partner Training Presentation. Who is CenterPoint Energy?. CenterPoint Energy is an electric transmission and distribution utility serving the Houston metropolitan area serving over 5 million meters in the greater Houston metropolitan area.

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Smart Pool Program

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  1. Smart Pool Program 2014 Program Partner Training Presentation

  2. Who is CenterPoint Energy? • CenterPoint Energy is an electric transmission and distribution utility serving the Houston metropolitan area serving over 5 million meters in the greater Houston metropolitan area. • CenterPoint also manages natural gas distribution businesses in six states and a competitive natural gas sales and service business serving customers in the eastern half of the U.S. • CenterPoint manages interstate pipeline operations with two natural gas pipelines in the mid-continent region, and a field services business with natural gas gathering operations, also in the mid-continent region. • CenterPoint is a well established company with substantial assets that are managed by experienced people.

  3. Team Introduction • Calvin Burnham, P.E., CEM, CDSM • CenterPoint Energy - Staff Consulting Engineer • Daniel Bennett • Ecova - Program Field Coordinator • Ginger Marino • Ecova – Project Lead Butler Nooner, MBA • Ecova - Program Manager

  4. Program goals • Reduce energy consumption • Single-speed swimming pool pumps are generally the second largest energy consuming appliance in the home (after HVAC system). • Variable-speed pumps can be up to 80% more efficient • 2014 Program Energy Savings Goal is 1,731,988 kWh. • Savings for CenterPoint Energy electric distribution customers • Variable-speed technology results in monthly savings. • One of the best ROI opportunities for a homeowner. • Drive business to our partners • Rebate incentive will require customers to come to you.

  5. Incentives and Payment Priority • Rebate applications are to be paid to Program Partners on a First-Come-First-Serve basis. • Rebate applications are processed in the order they are received at the submission portal: • www.houstonpoolpumps.com • Rebate applications submitted within two (2) weeks of pump installation are guaranteed. • Rebate applications submitted after this are not guaranteed. • Failure to submit rebate applications in a timely manner can result in non-payment if program funds are exhausted.

  6. Important Dates and Deadlines 2014 Submission Deadline: November 30, 2014 • All 2014 rebate applications must be submitted by or before 11/30/14 • Only exception is early program termination due to exhausted funding limits • In the case of early termination, Program Partners must immediately cease offering the incentive to customers and will be given 60 days from the termination date to submit ALL OUTSTANDING rebate applications that were generated prior to the termination date.

  7. Benefits of variable-speed technology • Amazing efficiency • Completely customizable programming • Runs cooler • Extremely quiet • Longer life for both pump and other equipment • Better filtration and cleaner water

  8. watts ÷ 1000 = kW kW × cost per kWh = cost per hour cost per hour × hours of run time per day = cost per day cost per day × days in season = annual energy cost

  9. How it works • Sell a program approved variable-speed pump accompanied with installation & calibration to a qualifying residential CenterPoint Energy electric distribution customer. • Customer must be a CenterPoint Energy electric distribution customer. • Pool pump must be installed on a single family, residential, in-ground swimming pool. • Pool pump must be a qualifying new unit (replacement motors do not qualify). • Water features, slides, stand-alone spas, and booster pumps do not qualify.

  10. How it works • Apply a discount in the amount of $225.00 to the pump at the point of sale. • Ensure that the sales invoice or receipt denotes “CenterPoint Energy Instant Rebate” next to or under the discount line. • Only approved program partners will be reimbursed by CenterPoint Energy for this discount.

  11. How it works • Install the pump and calibrate to maximize energy savings. • Training and assistance with calibrations are available through your local field coordinator, the program portal, or the variable-speed pump manufacturer representative. • Take special care when programming the pump speeds and time schedules to ensure the pool’s specific needs are met.

  12. How it works • Complete the rebate and calibration form. • Obtain information from the existing pool pump in retrofit scenarios. • Verify that form includes the customer ESI-ID number, as well as the customer signature on page one and calibration technician signature on page two.

  13. How it works • Submit the COMPLETED rebate and calibration form along with a copy of the sales invoice displaying the customer discount via online portal at houstonpoolpumps.com • Once approved, you will receive a $225 rebate for the point of sale discount.

  14. What we ask • Partners are expected to be licensed and insured as specified in the partner agreement. • Program Partner must have Texas Residential Appliance Installers Licensing, which can be verified at ww.tdlr.texas.gov/LicenseSearch or by calling 1-800-803-9202. • Submit reimbursement request within 14 days of pump installation or otherwise as quickly as possible. • Pool builders/new pool situations should not be a problem because of request from installation not time of sale. • Program Partners are representatives of CenterPoint Energy. • Operation excellence • Superior customer service

  15. What we provide • Program assistance • Calibration Training • Sales Support • Portal Input & Rebate Processing • Advertising and Marketing • Outreach Opportunities • Program Website: CenterPointEfficiency.com/SmartPools

  16. Calibration • Examine site • Determine specific needs of pool • Calculate total gallons • Determine turnover rate • Determine pipe size • Calculate system resistance – TDH • Finalize pump speeds and schedules

  17. City Pool Supplies and Service • 1234 Main StHouston, TX(123) 456-7890 • Reg. 1 04/10/2013 Emp: T. Smith TID:123456 • Customer: John Pool – 123 N. Ecova Way – Houston, TX • Intelliflo VS Pump….…………………………….$1299.99 • (CenterPoint Energy Instant Rebate -$225.00) • ………...………..…………………………..………$1074.99 • VS Pump Installation......................….………….$225.00 • 18” Nylon Brush…………………….…......….…….$12.99 • 35lb Chlor. Tabs………….…………….……..…….$79.99 • Sub Total: $1,392.97 • Tax: $114.92 • Total: $1,507.89 • Thank You! • www.CityPools.com Sample Receipt

  18. Official Rebate & Calibration Form - Sample 00000000000000 John Miller 1234 Electric Avenue TX Harris 12345 Houston (123) 456-7890 Rcustomer@elec.com x x

  19. John Miller4/7/2014

  20. B Salesperson City Pool Supply & Service (123) 456-7891 123 Main St 4/7/2014 Houston TX $1299.99 4/11/2014 Hayward Industries SP3200VSP (21)111402050093001

  21. City Pool Supplies and Service Daniel Bennett TX Houston (123) 456-7890 x Jandy FHPM2.0 2 hp 11 pm 5 am 9 am 7 pm

  22. 4/11/2014 15,000 9 x x x

  23. 200 1250 7:30 am 5:30 pm 8:30 pm 6:30 am 1100 2000 8:30 am 10:30 am 2:30 am 4:30 am

  24. Set custom run mode of 1200 RPM for 2 hours per customer. Also suggested Robotic Cleaner to further increase energy savings. Daniel Bennett 4/11/14

  25. Reasons for Rebate Application Rejections – “Non-Qualified” • Incomplete Rebate application (all blanks MUST be completed) • No Customer signature on Rebate application form • Customer determined NOT to be located in the CenterPoint Energy service area • Pump was not on the approved products list • Pump was installed, but not calibrated • Any misrepresentation of falsification of data on the rebate form

  26. Payments • Payment Details • Time frame – payments for qualified applications will be reviewed and paid within 30 days of submission at the portal www.houstonpoolpumps.com • Frequency - If a substantial quantity of submissions are encountered in any two week period, the Program may at its discretion generate payments on a more frequent basis • Location – All payments will be mailed to the address indicated on the W-9 you submitted when you applied to become a Program Partner.

  27. Getting started • Signed partner agreement • Advertise the rebate • Pricing signs, counter cards, info handouts • Spark interest • Initiate conversations • Let us know what you need • Banners, window clings, other signage?

  28. Entering Data into the Portal

  29. Entering data into the portal • Step 1: • Log in using your individual user name and password

  30. Entering data into the portal • Step 2: • Click “Submit” at the top of the page to get started.

  31. Entering data into the portal • Step 3: • Enter customer’s CenterPoint Energy ESI-ID number.

  32. Entering data into the portal • Step 4: • Enter information about existing pump.

  33. Entering data into the portal • Step 5: • Enter information about the new pump.

  34. Entering data into the portal • Step 6: • Enter information about the pool and auxiliary equipment.

  35. Entering data into the portal • Step 7: • Enter new high and low speed settings and runtimes.

  36. Entering data into the portal • Step 8: • Enter comments and upload invoice.

  37. Questions? • Ask now or anytime – no question is too small!

  38. Basic Hydraulics

  39. The Circulation System • Pump • Filter • Heater/Solar Heater • Chlorinator/Salt System • Valves • Cleaners • Return Fittings • Pipe & Fittings • Skimmers/Main Drains • The pump is the heart of every filtration system. It must overcome all of the resistance to flow (Friction Losses) created by all other components of the system.

  40. Pump Affinity Law • Speed (rpm) ≈ Flow (gpm) • Speed (rpm) ≈ Pressure^2 (ft. of Head) • Speed (rpm) ≈ Power^3 (kW) • Examples of Reduced speed • 3000 rpm  1500 rpm (50%) • ½ Speed (rpm) ≈ ½ gpm • ½ Speed (rpm) ≈ (½)2 = ½ x ½ = ¼ Head • ½ Speed (rpm) ≈ (½)3 = ½ x ½ x ½ = ⅛ kW • 3000 rpm  1000 rpm (33%) • 1/3 Speed (rpm) ≈ 1/3 x 1/3 x 1/3 = 1/27 kW

  41. An Example of the Affinity Law

  42. Step 1 – Calculate Pool Volume • To determine volume in a pool, first know that one cubic foot of water equals 7.48 gallons

  43. Step 1 – Calculate Pool Volume • L x W x A.D. x 7.48 or L x W x ((D1 + D2)  2) x 7.48 • Example: • L = 30 Ft. W = 15 Ft. • D1 = 3 Ft. D2 = 5 Ft. • Volume = 30 x 15 x ((3 + 5)  2) x 7.48 • = 450 x 4 x 7.48 • = 13,464

  44. Step 1 – Calculate Pool Volume Freeform Pools Add the Total of the A’s (136) A 5 17 20 20 18 18 16 5 17 Divide (136) by the total number of measurements taken (9) 136 9 = 15.11 (average width)

  45. Step 1 - Calculate Pool Volume Freeform Pools Add the Total of the B’s (103) B 7 16 Divide (103) by the total number of measurements taken (6) 24 25 24 7 103  6 = 17.16 (average length)

  46. 18 5 17 20 20 18 16 5 17 7 16 24 25 24 7 Step 1 - Calculate Pool Volume Freeform Pools Use the formula AW x AL x AD x 7.48 15.11 x 17.16 x 5 x 7.48 5’ 9,697.35 Gallons & B Points A

  47. Additional Pool Volume Calculations • Volume =  x r2 x average depth x 7.48 •  = 3.14 • d = 20 Ft. • D1 = 3 Ft. D2 = 5 Ft. • Volume = 3.14 x 10 x 10 x ((3 + 5)  2) x 7.48 • = 3.14 x 100 x 4 x 7.48 • = 9,394 Gallons

  48. Additional Pool Volume Calculations Calculate as two pools 20’ x 30’ x 3’ x 7.48 = _____________ 13,464 Gallons 20’ x 30’ x 6’ x 7.48 = _26,928 Gallons ( 9’ + 3’ ) / 2 = 6’ = 40,392 Gallons + 26,928 13,464

  49. Benefits of Moving Water Slower • Reduced TDH (lower water velocity) • Reduced energy cost (lower kWh) • Quieter • Extends the life of the equipment • Water is filtered to a smaller particle • Better distribution of chemicals reduces the amount of chemicals needed

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