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Nicor Gas Energy Efficiency Program

Nicor Gas Energy Efficiency Program. An Overview of Rider 29 & 30 Programs. 040611_OverviewRider30. Nicor Service Area. Nicor Gas serves the northern third of Illinois, excluding Chicago Over 2 million customers in 643 communities. Why Energy Efficiency Programs?.

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Nicor Gas Energy Efficiency Program

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  1. Nicor Gas Energy Efficiency Program An Overview of Rider 29 & 30 Programs 040611_OverviewRider30

  2. Nicor Service Area • Nicor Gas serves the northern third of Illinois, excluding Chicago • Over 2 million customers in 643 communities

  3. Why Energy Efficiency Programs? • Senate Bill 1918 signed July 10, 2009, established energy efficiency targets for natural gas utilities • Now section 8-104 of the Public Utilities Act, requires gas utilities to implement EE programs to reach targets • During the EEP timeframe, Act requires: • 0.2% reduction from 2009 deliveries by May 31, 2012; • An additional 0.4% by May 31, 2013, increasing total savings to 0.6%; and • An additional 0.6% by May 31, 2014, increasing total savings to 1.2% in the first three years.

  4. Rider 29 & 30 Programs “Rider 29” Current Energy Efficiency Program Voluntary “pilot” Part of last Rate Case “Rider 30” Next Energy Efficiency Program Mandated by law

  5. Rider 29 Program • Launched May 1, 2010 • Up to $13M budget for all programs • Included Heating & Appliance Incentive Programs for Residential and Businesses • Also included Home Retrofit Pilot, Multi-Family Direct Install, and Elementary Education • Programs run through May 31, 2011 • www.nicorgasrebates.com

  6. Rider 30 Programs • Targeted Launch June 1, 2011 • Close coordination and joint programs with other Utilities • The overall goal is to encourage energy efficient choices in new and existing residential homes and businesses

  7. Rider 30 Programs • Residential Programs • Heating & Appliance Incentive • Home Energy Savings • Multi-Family Home Energy Savings • Residential New Construction • Elementary Energy Education • Behavioral Energy Savings

  8. Rider 30 Programs • Business Customer Programs • Business Incentive • Custom Business • Economic Redevelopment • Retro-Commissioning • Small Business Energy Savings • Business New Construction • Building Performance with ENERGY STAR

  9. Rider 30 Programs • As filed Errata Budget:

  10. Rider 30 Programs Rider 30 Implementation Team and Partners • Nicor Gas • Utility and Community Partners • Vendors to Carry Out Programs • You! (Trade Allies)

  11. Rider 30 Programs For program information or to receive communications, email: contractors@nicorgasrebates.com

  12. Trade Ally Involvement • Trade Allies are the key to our success • In Rider 29: • Over 1700 contractors participated • Helped customers save nearly $5 million in rebates • Helped save over 1.6 million therms by helping customers choose high efficiency equipment • Helped us improve the program • Understanding product availability and sales • Making applications and receiving checks easier

  13. Trade Ally Involvement • Program partners include: Contractors, Distributors, Manufacturers, Retailers, and Trade Associations • We have shared goals – increasing customer awareness and helping customers choose high efficiency • We look to trade allies to understand market conditions • Provide program tools and resources to boost sales, including the Instant Discount and program materials • We want your success stories – many ways to showcase trade ally efforts in the Program

  14. Program Website www.nicorgasrebates.com Email: contractors@nicorgasrebates.com Phone: 877-886-4239

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