Maryland

Incentives/Policies for Renewables & Efficiency

FirstEnergy (Potomac Edison) - Commercial and Industrial Efficiency Rebate Program

Last DSIRE Review: 11/14/2012

Program Overview:

State:	Maryland
Incentive Type:	Utility Rebate Program
Eligible Efficiency Technologies:	Lighting, Lighting Controls/Sensors, Chillers , Heat pumps, Central Air conditioners, Energy Mgmt. Systems/Building Controls, Motor VFDs, Custom/Others pending approval, Led Exit Signs, Commercial Refrigeration Equipment, Food Service Equipment, LED Lighting, Traffic Signals, Refrigerated Case Lighting, Ice Machines, Dual Enthalpy Economizer Controls
Applicable Sectors:	Commercial, Industrial, Nonprofit, Local Government, State Government, Fed. Government
Amount:	Non-Standard Lighting Interior/Exterior Lighting: $0.05/kwh saved in first year Hard-Wired CFL Fixture: $25 Screw-In CFL Fixture: $1 LED Exit Sign: $25 Lighting Controls: $25/sensor Standard Lighting T8/T5 Fixtures (Replacements): $10 - $65/fixture Permanent Delamping with T8/T5 Replacements: $35/fixture LED Lamps (Replacement): $25 - $30/lamp LED Fixtures (Replacement): $25 - $250/fixture CFL Fixtures (Replacement): $35/fixture CFL Lamps (Replacement): $1/fixture Occupancy Sensors/Controls: $25 - $75/unit Traffic Signals (Municipal): $35 Other Technologies Air Conditioner: $100/ton Chillers: $15 - $25/ton Hotel Room HVAC Controls: $70 - $80/room Variable Frequency Drives: $45/tons HVAC Maintenance: $75/room Dual Enthalpy Economizer Controls: $200/unit Heat Pump Water Heaters: $200/unit Water Heaters: $50/unit Food Service Equipment: Contact Utility Custom: $0.05/kWh saved
Maximum Incentive:	Contact Utility
Eligible System Size:	Custom Projects: Minimum energy savings of 50,000 kWh/yr per project Custom Buildings: Minimum energy savings of 20,000 kWh/yr per project Energy Management Systems: Minimum energy savings of 20,000 kWh/yr per project
Equipment Requirements:	HVAC: See application form VFD's: See application form Lighting: See application form Water Heaters: EF 0.95 or greater to qualify Heat Pump Water Heaters: EF 2.0 or greater to qualify
Web Site:	https://www.firstenergycorp.com/save_energy/save_energy_maryland....

Summary:

FirstEnergy company Potomac Edison offers rebates to eligible commercial and industrial customers in Maryland service territory who are interested in upgrading to efficient equipment. Rebates are available on lighting, controls, sensors, traffic signals, exit signs, heat pumps, air conditioners, chillers, variable frequency drives, food service equipment and custom measures. Contact Potomac Edison or SAIC for information on maximum allowable incentive payments and other requirements. All appropriate forms, requirements and guidelines for equipment may be found on the program web site listed above. All application forms must be filled out completely along with all necessary purchase documentation. Contact your utility for other information regarding this program.

Contact:

Rebate Programs
SAIC
19813 Leitersburg Pike #301
Hagerstown, MD 21742
Phone: (866) 563-5966
Fax: (240) 539-8090
E-Mail: energysaveMD@saic.com
Web Site: http://www.energysavemd-business.com/index.html

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