New York

Incentives/Policies for Energy Efficiency

National Fuel (Gas) - Small Commercial Conservation Program

Last DSIRE Review: 06/26/2012

Program Overview:

State:	New York
Incentive Type:	Utility Rebate Program
Eligible Efficiency Technologies:	Water Heaters, Furnaces , Boilers, Heat pumps, Heat recovery, Programmable Thermostats, Custom/Others pending approval, Food Service Equipment, Infrared Heaters, Tankless Water Heaters
Applicable Sectors:	Commercial, Industrial, Nonprofit, Schools, Local Government, Institutional
Amount:	Custom Rebates: $15/Mcf x the gas savings Unit Heater: $1000 Hot Air Furnace: $500 Low Intensity Infrared Heating: $500 Programmable Thermostat: $25 Hot Water Boiler: $600-$3500 Steam Boiler: $600-$2000 + $2/kBtuh Tankless Water Heaters: $350 Storage Tank Water Heater: $150 Fryer: $750 Convection Oven: $500 Combination Oven: $750 Broiler: $500 Steamer: $750 Griddle: $500
Maximum Incentive:	Custom Rebates: $25,000
Eligible System Size:	Small non-residential customers whose facilities use less than 12,000 cubic feet of natural gas per year are eligible.
Equipment Requirements:	Unit Heater: 90% AFUE Hot Air Furnace: 90% AFUE Programmable Thermostat: ENERGY STAR Hot Water Boiler: 85% AFUE Steam Boiler: 81% AFUE Tankless Water Heaters: 0.78 EF Storage Tank Water Heater: 0.61 EF Fryer: ENERGY STAR Convection Oven: 40% AFUE Combination Oven: 40% AFUE Broiler: 30% AFUE Steamer: ENERGY STAR Griddle: 45% AFUE
Installation Requirements:	Incentives are for improvements directly related to gas equipment energy savings, and all appliances must be installed by a contractor.
Web Site:	http://www.nationalfuelforthought.com/commercial-small.html

Summary:

In conjunction with NYSERDA's Existing Facilities Program, National Fuel provides an energy efficient equipment application for custom and standard rebates. Eligible equipment includes boilers, furnaces, unit heaters, infrared heaters, programmable thermostats and a variety of cooking equipment. These rebates are available for non-residential customers using less than 12,000 cubic feet of natural gas per year. Rebates are available up to $25,000 for commercial entities. Measures must be installed by a qualified contractor. Contact National Fuel for more information on this program.

Contact:

Eric Mazzone
New York State Energy Research and Development Authority
17 Columbia Circle
Albany, NY 12203-6399
Phone: (866) 697-3732 Ext.3371
Phone 2: (518) 862-1090
Fax: (518) 862-1091
E-Mail: efm@nyserda.ny.gov
Web Site: http://www.nyserda.ny.gov

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