Washington

Incentives/Policies for Renewables & Efficiency

Tacoma Power - Commercial and Industrial Energy Efficiency Rebate Programs

Last DSIRE Review: 05/02/2012

Program Overview:

State:	Washington
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, Processing and Manufacturing Equipment, Comprehensive Measures/Whole Building, Custom/Others pending approval, Evaporative Coolers, Commercial Refrigeration Equipment, Personal Computing Equipment, Food Service Equipment, LED Lighting, Smart Power Strips
Applicable Sectors:	Commercial, Industrial, Nonprofit, Schools, Local Government, Construction, Multi-Family Residential, Retail Supplier
Amount:	Custom Retrofit: $0.23/annual kWh saved Compressed Air: $0.20/annual kWh saved Lighting: $0.17/kWh of first year savings Variable Frequency Drives: $100/HP Motor Rewinds: $1/HP Heat Pumps: up to $30 - $70/ton Air Conditioning: up to $30 - $95/ton Commercial Cooking Equipment: $200 - $2,000 Network PC Management Software: $8/PC Smart Power Strips: $7 Hospitality Rebates: Varies; see program website Multi-Family Incentives: Varies; see program website New Construction: Varies; see program website EnergySmart Grocer: Varies; see program website
Maximum Incentive:	Custom Retrofit: 70% of project cost Compressed Air: 70% of project cost Lighting: 70% of the project cost
Equipment Requirements:	Eligibility requirements available on program web site
Web Site:	http://www.KnowYourPower.com

Summary:

Tacoma Power offers non-residential customers a variety of rebates and incentives for installing energy efficient technologies in new or existing facilities. Examples of available rebates include compressed air system technologies, HVAC equipment, variable frequency drives and efficient motors, lighting upgrades, and new construction. Both prescriptive and custom rebates are available for many of the technologies and measures incentivized.

Tacoma Power’s New Construction Program is designed for commercial and business customers including industrial facilities, major remodels, offices, schools, hospitals, retail, non-profits and government buildings. Tacoma Power offers expert assistance on new commercial and major remodel construction projects. The program offers a variety of equipment rebates, prescriptive incentives, and custom incentives for efficient lighting and lighting controls, insulation levels in walls and ceilings, and heating and cooling equipment.

Tacoma Power also offers incentives for food service equipment, grocery and convenience store equipment, motel and commercial kitchen equipment and controls and energy audits. For detailed information on these programs visit their respective web-pages on the program website.

Contact:

Conservation Resources Management
Tacoma Power
3628 South 35th Street
4th Floor
Tacoma, WA 98409
Phone: (253) 502-8619
Phone 2: (253) 502-8606
Fax: (253) 502-8276
E-Mail: power@cityoftacoma.org
Web Site: http://www.KnowYourPower.com

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