Design 2000plus ProgramEnergy Initiative
Objective of programs Improve standard practice design Expand understanding of design options Offer technical assistance to designers,
builders and owners Provide rebates to owners saving
electrical energy
Small Business Services
Offer “turnkey” installation of retrofit energy efficient equipment for small businesses – less than 100KW or 300,000 annual kWh
Rebates cover up to 65% cost of equipment (primarily lighting)
Businesses can finance the remaining 35% at 0% interest up to 24 months
Payments are made as part of monthly electric bill
Addresses Different Markets
Design 2000plus Targets time dependent opportunities in
new construction, renovation, and equipment replacement
Promotes comprehensiveness and optimization of energy systems
Energy Initiative Targets existing equipment and systems
Programs Assist Market Transformation
Moves the market toward energy efficient design and construction
Sets stage for high performance buildings
Delivers electric service in a more competitive and sustainable manner
Benefits to Customers
Cash rebates reduce construction cost Added value enhances investment Lower operating costs help sustain
operations Improved building performance good
for shoppers, students, residents, workers
Program Rebates
Design 2000plus 75% to 90% of incremental cost between
standard practices and premium efficiency
Energy Initiative Covers 50% of total installation cost for high
efficiency equipment or ‘buys down’ project to a 2 year payback, whichever is less
Programs Are Flexible
Participation possible at many levels Prescriptive approach
- pick and choose Custom approach
- for unique situations Comprehensive Design approach
- for maximum benefits
Experience Drawn From Many Projects
Speculative offices Supermarkets Industrial facilities Regional malls Public schools Nursing homes
What is value to owners and customers?
Reduce building energy use up to 20 percent
lifetime savings far exceeds rebates Paybacks can be as little as 5 years
WITHOUT rebates Rebates make projects a MUST DO
What other services?
Technical Assistance Comprehensive Design Approach Comprehensive Chiller Commissioning Financing Ballast Recycling Buyers Alliance
Commercial Program Results 2000
Design 2000plus 248 customers 12,827,710 Annual KWh Savings 2,322 Annual KW Savings $3.18 million Spending
Energy Initiative 385 customers 15,272,611 Annual KWh Savings 3,202 Annual KW Savings $3.43 million Spending
Commercial Program Results 2000
Small Business Services 816 Customers 3,772,909 Annual KWh Savings 1,607 Annual KW $1.81 million Spending
Fidelity Investments
$50,000 savings annually from DSM
Major interactivity between high-performance glass and daylight dimming
dimming of indirect pendent lighting
First rebate support of lower- temperature air delivery
Example of “Skylighting” in a retail space
Centerra Food Co-op
Pendant direct/indirect
2-lamp T8
included top day-lighting
What is gaining in practices
Introduction of Better Buildings through day lighting
Energy Efficient and Effective
Greater Visual Comfort
Plenty of Room for Improvement
Standard Practice Poor Visual Environment
Uncontrolled Day lighting
Glare
Inefficient-too much light in the wrong places