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Learn about the NH CORE Energy Efficiency Programs with a focus on municipal energy efficiency. Find out about recent projects and how to get started.
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NH CORE Energy Efficiency Programs(RGGI Municipal Focus) Overview for Local Energy Committees February 10, 2016
Welcome Introduction to the NH CORE Energy Efficiency Programs Municipal Energy Efficiency Program Some Recent Projects Who to contact to get started
Industrial (< 200 customers) 1. Large Business Program (New Equip., New Construction, Retrofit of Existing) Large Business (<2,000 customers) Small Business/Muni (> 60,000 customers ) 3. Small Business Direct Install/Turnkey 4. Income Eligible Weatherization 5. Fuel Neutral Weatherization (High Use) Residential (520k customers) 6. Energy Star Products Program - Lighting & Appliances 7. New Construction: Energy Star Homes NH Energy Efficiency Programs 2. Municipal EE Program
EE: What Is In The NH Tool Box? • Information • Point of Sale/Sales Training • Seminars/Education Classes/Technical Assistance (Audits) • Bill Inserts / Online Business Newsletters / NHSaves website • Customer Engagement Platform (coming in Apr 2016) • Financial Incentives • Minimum dollars that will move customers • No charge to income eligible customers • Prescriptive Incentives • Custom Incentives • Financing / Loans / Loan Buydowns
Responsive To Change • Incentives Evolve • Reduced • Removed • Revised • New Technologies • Beyond experimental • Information • Financial incentives • New Ideas/Opportunities • Fuel neutral space & water heating • High efficiency heat pumps (Heating/HW)
Making Sure It’s Real Quality Assurance (Pre & Post Inspections) Third Party Evaluations Annual Audits Annual Filings-Review & Approval Ongoing Commission Oversight
RGGI Funding of Energy Efficiencyvia the “Energy Efficiency Fund” • Low Income Weatherization: $ 440,000 • Municipal Energy Efficiency: $2,000,000 • Heating Systems / Weatherization for • Retail Customers: $ 240,000 • Large Businesses: $ 160,000
Sample Municipal Projects • http://www.nhlocalenergyaudits.com/
Municipal Programs – EE Opportunities Control it: Occupancy Sensors, CO2 Sensors, Communicating Thermostats, Variable Speed Drives on fan Motors, Energy Management Systems Right Technology: Lighting, Refrigeration, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC), Weatherization (Air Sealing & Insulation), etc.
Sample Projects Dover Ice Rink (Multi-Level lighting) Belmont Schools (Lighting, HVAC, Wxn, Controls)
Dover Ice Arena • Dual rink facility hosting youth and high school hockey, figure skating, community events • Replaced all interior and exterior lighting • Installed wireless dimming system throughout facility
Dover Ice Arena Lighting project highlight: Ice surface fixtures Old Fixtures: (64) 672W Fluorescent New Fixtures: (80) 210W LED At just over 3,200 hours/year, fixture savings are approximately 85,000 kWh per year, not counting controls.
Dover Ice Arena Lighting project highlight: Ice surface controls New LED fixtures are dimmable, and will be controlled based on activity: 100% power (210W) 20% of the time 80% power (168W) 20% of the time 50% power (105W) 40% of the time 20% power ( 42W) 20% of the time
Dover Ice Arena Summary (all lighting and controls) Project cost: $123,048 Rebate: $ 18,230 Customer: $104,818 * * Paid for on Electric Bill Estimated annual bill savings of $33,345 First 40 months of savings will pay for Customer portion
Shaker Regional School District 4 Building Projects LED Lighting Propane Boilers Wood Pellet Boilers Insulation/Air Sealing HVAC Controls
Shaker Regional School District Other Benefits a better learning environment, guaranteed energy savings (via Performance Contract) reduced maintenance costs Project financed through Performance Contract with Energy Efficient Investments (Merrimack, NH) Electric savings: 287,000 kWh per year Oil Savings: 17,174 gallons per year Propane Savings: 3,679 gallons per year Eversource Incentive: $200,000
Other Helpful Web Sites • Renewable Energy • www.puc.state.nh.us/Sustainable%20Energy/RenewableEnergyRebates-CI.html • Energy Efficiency • www.NHSaves.com • www.Dsireusa.org • Your utility web site (Eversource, Liberty, NHEC, Unitil) • Residential Tax Credits • https://www.energystar.gov/about/federal_tax_credits
Thank youTom Belair Mark ToussaintEversource EE Services Eversource EE Services603.634.2720 603.634.2301Thomas.Belair@eversource.com Mark.Toussaint@Eversource.com