New York

Incentives/Policies for Renewables & Efficiency

National Fuel (Gas) - Large Non-Residential Conservation Program

Last DSIRE Review: 06/06/2012

Program Overview:

State:	New York
Incentive Type:	Utility Rebate Program
Eligible Efficiency Technologies:	Equipment Insulation, Furnaces , Boilers, Heat recovery, Programmable Thermostats, Energy Mgmt. Systems/Building Controls, Processing and Manufacturing Equipment, Custom/Others pending approval, Food Service Equipment, Vent Damper, Demand Controlled Ventilation, Circulation Controls
Applicable Sectors:	Commercial, Industrial, Nonprofit, Schools, Local Government, Institutional
Amount:	Custom Rebates: $15/Mcf x the gas savings or 50% of the total project cost Unit Heater: $1000 Hot Air Furnace: $500 Low Intensity Infrared Heating: $500 Programmable Thermostat: $25 Hot Water Boiler: $600-$4500 Steam Boiler: $600-$10,000 + $2/kBtuh Vent Damper: $1/Mbtu/h Pipe Insulation: $3/ln. ft. Duct Insulation: $0.50/ft. Demand Controlled Ventilation: $200/unit Storage Tank Insulation: $1/sq. ft. Circulation Controls: $500/unit Fryer: $750 Convection Oven: $500 Combination Oven: $750 Broiler: $500 Steamer: $750 Griddle: $500
Maximum Incentive:	Commercial Custom Rebates: $200,000 Industrial Custom Rebates: $5,000,000
Eligible System Size:	Large, non-residential customers whose facilities use more than 12,000 Mcf 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 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-large.html

Summary:

In conjunction with NYSERDA's Existing Facilities Program, National Fuel provides an energy efficient equipment application for custom and standard rebates. These rebates are available for large businesses using more than 12,000 cubic feet of natural gas per year. Rebates are available up to $5 million for industrial entities or $200,000 for commercial. Natural gas rebates are available for boilers, furnaces, unit heaters, commercial cooking equipment, equipment insulation, infrared heaters and custom measures.

Customized rebates are available for equipment purchased and installed after July 1, 2010. Mearsures must be installed by a qualified contractor.

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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