Massachusetts

Incentives/Policies for Renewables & Efficiency

Western Massachusetts Electric - Commercial Energy Efficiency Rebates

Last DSIRE Review: 07/05/2012

Program Overview:

State:	Massachusetts
Incentive Type:	Utility Rebate Program
Eligible Efficiency Technologies:	Lighting, Lighting Controls/Sensors, Chillers , Heat pumps, Central Air conditioners, Compressed air, Energy Mgmt. Systems/Building Controls, Motors, Motor VFDs, Custom/Others pending approval, Evaporative Coolers, Vending Machine Controls, LED Lighting, Demand Controlled Ventilation, ECM Fan Motors, Dual Enthalpy Economizer, Energy Management Systems
Applicable Sectors:	Commercial, Industrial
Amount:	Small Business Program: up to 70% of cost, zero percent financing on remainder Custom: based on energy savings Retrofit Pay-for-Performance Incentive: $0.75/kWh or therm saved Lighting: Varies, see program web site Vending Machine Controls: $45 - $115 Variable Speed Drive (Retrofit): $2,550 - $10,500 Combined Motor/Variable Speed Drive (Retrofit): $3,000 - $15,300 Energy Management System: based on efficiency New Construction/Replacement Lighting: Varies, see program web site Variable Speed Drive: $1,350 - $3,550 Unitary AC/Split System: $30 - $125/ton Evaporatively Cooled AC: $80/ton Air Cooled Heat Pump System: $30 - $125/ton Water Source Heat Pump: $80/ton Geothermal Heat Pump Equipment: $150/ton Dual Enthalpy Economizer: $250 Demand Control Ventilation: $200 ECM Fan Motors: $150 Chillers: $10 - $20/ton; plus performance incentive Compressed Air: $100 - $200/HP
Maximum Incentive:	Pre-approval required for rebates greater than $5,000
Equipment Requirements:	Unitary AC/Split System: Varies by size Evaporatively Cooled AC:14 EER Air Cooled Heat Pump System: varies by size Water Source Heat Pump: 14EER & 4.6 COP Geothermal - Water Source Heat Pump Equipment (Open Loop): 18.0 EER & 4.0 COP Geothermal - Water Source Heat Pump Equipment (Closed Loop): 15.0 EER & 3.2 COP Chillers: varies, see program web site
Web Site:	http://www.wmeco.com/business/saveenergy/energyefficiencyprograms...

Summary:

Western Massachusetts Electric (WMECO) helps commercial and industrial customers offset the additional costs of purchasing and installing energy efficient equipment. WMECO offers rebates for lighting, controls, motors, variable frequency drives, compressed air, energy management systems and general HVAC upgrades. Some rebates vary by energy savings or by the efficiency of the purchased and installed equipment. Some rebates may also be limited based upon whether applications are for small business customers, retrofits, or placed in new construction. All equipment requirements must be met in order to receive rebates. Visit the program web site or see MassSave.com for more program information.

Contact:

	Program Information - WMECO Western Massachusetts Electric (WMECO) Customer Service Center PO Box 2010 West Springfield, MA 01090-2010 Phone: (413) 787-9275 Phone 2: (800) 835-2707 E-Mail: efficiency@wmeco.com Web Site: http://www.wmeco.com/

	Tony Fornuto Western Massachusetts Electric Company 300 Cadwell Drive Springfield, MA 01104 Phone: (413) 787-9329 Fax: (413) 787-9406 E-Mail: fornuaj@nu.com

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