new jersey’s clean energy program · 2013-07-18 · (for program fiscal year july 1, 2013 to june...
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New Jersey’s Clean Energy Program™
July 16, 2013Program Update for
Fiscal Year 2014
Agenda
Fiscal Year 2014 runs July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014
• Program Production Recap & Goals• FY 2014 Program Incentives • FY 2014 Contractor Incentives• FY 2014 Eligible Measures & Requirements• FY 2014 Contractor Participation Agreement• Program Support• Q & A
HPwES Production
HPwES - 2013 Q1 & Q2Enrollments Completions
Total Projects 2,603 2,071
≥ 10% TES; up to $2,000 189 141
≥ 20% TES; up to $4,000 494 389
≥ 25% TES; up to $5,000 1,920 1,541
EFS 1,154 888
OBRP ‐ NJNG 939 734
SEP / ARRA (OPM projects) 34 43
FY 2014HPwES Goals
Tier 2 Tier 3 Total Projects
Single Family Projects 120 4,375 4,495
Multi-Family Projects 75 75 150
Total Projects 4,645
Eligibility:• New Jersey homeowners - Single family homes and townhouses, and
residential buildings of 2-4 units (individual living spaces), which are served by an Investor-Owned Utility Company as the natural gas or electric provider, are eligible.
• Oil, Propane, and/or Municipal Electric customers are eligible to participate until our 2014 FY SEP funding is exhausted.
As of 7/1/13, the SEP funding available to HPwES is $256,705, the first half of our total FY 2014 allocation. The remaining funds are regularly updated in the contractor portal under “Important FYIs”
NOTE: Oil/Propane/Municipal Electric projects: Work Completion paperwork must be submitted to the program by your project expiration date, or by 5 pm on June 30, 2014, whichever comes first.
FY 2014 Customer IncentivesSingle Family
Tier 2Total energy savings 10% and less than 20%:Must install air sealing. May install insulation, water heater and/or duct sealing and duct insulation measures.
50% up to $2,000and
0% interest financing up to $5,000
Tier 3
Level 1Total energy savings 20% and less than 25%:Must install air sealing and at least one other eligible measure.
50% up to $4,000and
0% interest financing up to $10,000
Level 2Total energy savings 25% or greater:Must install air sealing and at least one other eligible measure.
50% up to $5,000and
0% interest financing up to $10,000
FY 2014 Customer IncentivesSingle Family
Eligibility:• Three stories or less (5 or more units per building)• Single ownership• Either individually metered units or master metered for the one building• Only whole building project approach• Approval required (not eligible for Auto Proceed)• BPI Multi-family certification required
Improvement packages:• 10% but less than 20% estimated total building energy savings $500 per unit
• 20% but less than 25% estimated total building energy savings $1,000 per unit
• 25% or greater estimated total building energy savings $1,500 per unit
FY 2014 Customer IncentivesMulti-Family
FY 2014 Contractor Incentives
Production Incentive:Contractors ≥10 field inspections:
– Single-Family
• $700 production incentive per project
• No production incentive if selected field inspected project fails inspection.
– Multi-Family
• $50 production incentive per unit
• No production incentive if unit selected for field inspection fails inspection.
Contractors ≤10 field inspections:
– Will not be subject to the above penalties to incentives for the first ten consecutive field inspections
– After ten field inspections are completed, the same rule will apply regardless of whether the contractor has performed adequately to warrant a decreased inspection rate.
FY 2014 Contractor Incentives (cont.)
BPI Accreditation Reimbursement:• 25% of annual BPI Accreditation fee up to $3,000
• Evaluated and processed by HPwES on a Quarterly Basis
• 2013 Reimbursement Form is available now in the Contractor Portal; the FY 2014 form will be available in December 2013.
• Requires copy of BPI Accreditation Certificate and BPI Accreditation Invoice
• Now that HPwES is on a fiscal year while BPI is on a calendar year, here is how Accreditation reimbursements will be handled:
o For BPI 2013 Accreditation, HPwES is currently processing requests for reimbursement, with the requirement that 10 projects must have been completed during the first 6 months of 2013.
o For BPI 2014 Accreditation, HPwES will begin to accept requests for reimbursement after 1/1/14, with the requirement that 10 projects have been completed during the first 6 months of FY 2014 (7/1/13 – 12/31/13). HPwES will continue to accept requests after contractors complete 10 projects over the course of FY 2014.
FY 2014 Contractor Incentives (cont.)
Co-op Advertising:• 50% of total costs, based on the following fiscal year production levels:
• Media parameters include direct mail, TV, radio, newspaper, & magazine
• *NEW* -- Eligible direct mail expenses include: third-party printing, fulfillment, postage, mailing list rentals or list purchases. Creative design or agency costs are not eligible.
• Print and Direct Mail Templates available for contractor use
• First-come, first-served basis while funding is available
• HPwES Coop Advertising info email [email protected]
• Updated guidelines are available @ Contractor Portal
Number of HPwESCompleted Jobs
Maximum Fiscal Year IncentiveAvailable
5‐24 $20,00025‐49 $50,00050+ $75,000
CurrentHPwES Timelines
Work Completion Processing Timeline• Document Received Notification…………………………………...• Technical Document Review………………………………………..• If required, Quality Assurance Field Inspection
Scheduling Time………………………………………………...Inspection Date………………………………………...............
• Work Completion Approval Issued……………………..................
Same Day Received1-3 Days
1-5 Days5-10 Days
3 Days
Approximately 4 – 21 Days*
• Work Completion Issued–OCE Incentives Payments…………… 45 – 60 Days
Full Process Approximately 49 – 81 Days*
Financing Payment Timelines• Work Completion Issued–EFS Loan Payment…………………….. 3 Days** (as of 7/16/13)
but can be up to 30 days
• Work Completion Issued–NJNG OBRP Payment & Rebate…. 15 – 20 Days** (as of 7/16/13)
All Business Days*Subject to Program volume**Dependent on receipt of all required financing documents by the lender from the customer.
0% Financing
Financing Updates:• *NEW*: Two pending 0% financing options:
• South Jersey Gas repayment program, launch date TBD.
• New Jersey Credit Union League Green Loan pilot planned, launch date TBD.
• *NEW*: If denied financing by their utility company, a HPwES customer now may apply for an EFS loan (and/or the pending NJ Credit Union League Green Loan).
• EFS and HPwES will require the submittal of proof of utility denial, such as customer denial letter, or email notification of denial sent to contractor.
• *NEW*: WarmAdvantage customers who are utilizing NJNG OBRP may apply to HPwESand be eligible for additional OBRP financing. Contact NJNG’s Save Green program for more details.
• REMINDER: Submit work completion paperwork ASAP after the project is completed to avoid expiration of financing.
• After a HPwES project expires at 120-days, the customer likely will need to re-qualify for financing.
• Updated financing step-by-step process documents are available @ contractor portal.
Reminders:– Building Shell Upgrades – meet the minimum prescriptive 2009 IECC R-values as per
NJ Rehabilitation Code adopted amendments effective November 7, 2011:• Attic Floor or Roof Deck R-38
• Walls – Above Grade, Band Joist R-13
• Floors R-19
• Foundation Walls – Basement, Crawl Space R-10
– Furnaces require a minimum efficiency AFUE 92%
– Verification of equipment efficiencies require AHRI, CEE, or ENERGY STAR listing
– DHW Venting must be a minimum of power vent (Venting Category II, III, or IV)
– BPI is expected to adopt ASHRAE 62.2 2013, beginning January 1st, 2014. In preparation, we will begin a series of training webinars in the Fall of 2013. The Program is currently continuing to require BAS calculations.
FY 2014Eligible Measures
FY 2014 New Jersey Home Performance with ENERGY STAR®
ELIGIBLE MEASURES (For Program fiscal year July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014)
Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® is designed to transform the way energy efficiency services are delivered to existing 1-4 family homes and low-rise multifamily buildings. To qualify for cash incentives and financing options offered through the Program, the energy efficiency improvements must be installed by a BPI accredited contractor participating in the Program, must meet minimum efficiency requirements listed below. Projects must include at least an air leakage reduction measure. Tier 3 projects must also include one additional eligible measure (heating system, cooling equipment, water heater, or building shell insulation). A combination of measures from the following list may be financed, with the maximum financed amount being $10,000 and the minimum being $2,500.
Building Shell Minimum Requirements 6,7
Insulation (if proposing an upgrade to the following): Attic floor Roof deck (may not be combined with attic floor) ........... ... Walls- above grade ............................................................. Floors .................................................................................. Foundation walls, band joists- basement, crawl space .......
Air Sealing ..................................................................................
NJ State code and efficiency requirement
R-38- final total insulation R-value R-38 R-13 R-19 R-10
Conducted by BPI contractor with pre & post blower door testing
Ducted Distribution System Minimum Requirements 1,5,8
Duct Sealing............................................................................. ...
Duct Insulation ………………………………………………………….
UL 181 B Mastic; tape is disallowed, submit pre & post leak testing R-8 supplies in attics, all other R-6 (except ducts inside thermal)
Mechanical Ventilation Minimum Efficiency Requirements,9
Exhaust Ventilation Fans ............................................................ Heat/Energy Recovery Ventilator ............................................... HVAC integrated with fan control and mechanical damper .......
ENERGY STAR Qualified (must vent to exterior of building shell) No minimum efficiency requirement Installed with qualifying furnace with ECM motor
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2,3
Furnace1 – Natural Gas
8, .............................................................
Boiler1 – Hot Water – Natural Gas ..............................................
Boiler1 – Steam – Natural Gas .....................................................
Air Source Heat Pump (Mini/Central Split System)4 ....................
Ground Source Heat Pump4 ........................................................
AFUE 92.0% AFUE 85.0% AFUE 82.0% 12.0 EER / 14.5 SEER / 8.5 HSPF 14.1 EER / 3.3 COP
Cooling Equipment Minimum Efficiency Requirements 2,3,4
Air Conditioner (Mini/Central Split System) ............................... 14.5 SEER / 12.0 EER
Water Heater Minimum Efficiency Requirements 2
Tank- Natural Gas ....................................................................... On-Demand- Natural Gas ........................................................... Indirect-Fired Tank ..................................................................... Heat Pump Water Heaters ..........................................................
Energy Factor (EF) 0.62 power vent (i.e. positive vent pressure) Energy Factor (EF) 0.82 (instantaneous water heaters) Installed with qualifying boiler, at least 30 gal, R-16 Energy Factor ≥ 2.0
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Primary Heating System- Furnace
1 – Propane
8, ...................................................................
Furnace1 – Oil
8,9 ..........................................................................
Boiler1 – Hot Water – Propane
8/Oil
8 ...........................................
Boiler1 – Steam – Propane
8/Oil
8 ..................................................
Air Source Heat Pump (Mini/Central Split System)4,8
.................. Ground Source Heat Pump
4,8 ......................................................
Minimum Efficiency Requirements 2,3
AFUE 92.0% AFUE 85.0% AFUE 85.0% AFUE 82.0% 12.0 EER / 14.5 SEER / 8.5 HSPF 14.1 EER / 3.3 COP
Cooling Equipment Air Conditioner (Mini/Central Split System)
8 ..............................
Minimum Efficiency Requirements 2,3,4
14.5 SEER / 12.0 EER
Water Heater Minimum Efficiency Requirements 2
Tank- Propane8 ...........................................................................
On-Demand- Propane8 ...............................................................
Indirect-Fired Tank ..................................................................... Heat Pump Water Heaters ..........................................................
Energy Factor (EF) 0.62 power vent (i.e. positive vent pressure) Energy Factor (EF) 0.82 (instantaneous water heaters) Installed with qualifying boiler, at least 30 gal, R-16 Energy Factor ≥ 2.0
1 Requires BPI Heating Certification 2 Requires submittal of AHRI Certificate, CEE Directory, or ENERGY STAR listing as verification of system efficiency 3 Installed system cooling capacity must be sized within 115% for A/C or 125% for Heat Pump of cooling load calculation following ACCA Manual J procedures 4 Refrigerant based systems require BPI AC/Heat Pump Certification and must be served by IOU electric utility 5 Requires submittal of pre & post duct pressurization testing for duct work outside the thermal envelope and post system airflow testing 6 Requires BPI Envelope Certification and submittal of pre & post blower door testing when required per BPI Standards 7 When proposing insulation for enclosed cavities, the installed insulation should meet the listed R-values or at a minimum fill the cavity 8 Oil/Propane and Municipal Electric (OPM) served equipment upgrades are eligible until June 30, 2014 or until SEP funds are fully exhausted- check Portal 9 Mechanical ventilation must be installed in compliance with ASHRAE 62.2
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FINANCING OPTIONS
Home Performance with ENERGY STAR offers a 50% work scope incentive of up to $5,000. The balance of the cost, up to $10,000, can be financed at 0% interest rate but specific features and requirements vary. For the purpose of calculating the maximum rebate and financing amounts, the contractor shall use the cost of the project minus any other available incentives such as manufacturer rebates and/or discounts.
QUALIFIED ACCESSORIES
The costs associated with the installation of qualified accessories for Eligible Measures are eligible for incorporation into a 0% interest rate financing offered through the Program. These costs can also be included in the portion of the work scope being incentivized through the Home Performance work scope subsidy.
Qualified Eligible Accessories Include: hydronic distribution parts, advanced boiler controls, ductwork, grills, diffusers, chimney liners, mechanical air cleaners, and programmable thermostats as part of an installation of a qualified central HVAC system. ICAT Rated Energy Star qualified recessed light fixtures as part of an eligible attic floor insulation upgrade. Service contracts and extended warranties are eligible for incorporation into financing offered through the Program.
Accessory items included in work scopes that involve fuel switching (for example electric baseboard heating to natural gas furnace) are eligible for incorporation into financing offered through the Program, provided the new heating system is installed through the Home Performance with ENERGY STAR Program and is an eligible measure. Examples of these fuel switching accessories are: gas main extensions, service laterals, and piping.
Services associated with the eligible improvements (Home Energy Audit, blower door test, or permits) are eligible for incorporation into financing offered through the Program and the Home Performance work scope subsidy. An accredited participating Home Performance with ENERGY STAR Contractor must perform these services.
HEALTH & SAFETY MEASURES
The first $2,000 of costs associated with any combination of the following Health and Safety Measures is eligible for incorporation into the workscope.
Smoke, Radon, or Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Repairs/upgrades to combustion venting systems and power venting kits, measures to provide sufficient combustion air and prevent Combustion Appliance Zone (CAZ) depressurization, spillage or inadequate draft
Asbestos abatement or electrical service upgrade necessary to install the new heating/cooling unit.
Upgrade of knob and tube wiring in order to install insulation in the area where knob & tube is present only.
Radon and lead abatement work.
Vapor barriers - Minimum 6-mil plastic
Attic ventilation - Passive ventilation only
Fuel line leak repairs - Permanent repairs, does not include oil tank leak repairs or replacement
Clothes dryer venting - At least semi-rigid metal, vented to outside, R-7 in unconditioned space
Exhaust fan venting - Vented to outside, pitched up to outside, R-7 in unconditioned space
The cost of removing an oil tank is eligible when done in connection with a qualifying heating system replacement.
Repairs to the home due to water damage, molds and mildew, ice dams or other symptoms of poor building performance, as long as the cause(s) of building performance-related damage are being addressed.
SEP (State Energy Program) FUNDING
Incentives for oil, propane, and municipal electric served homes and/or equipment upgrades are limited. Always check the contractor portal on the Clean Energy Program website for the current availability of funds.
EFFICIENCY DOCUMENTATION SOURCES
AHRI Certificate www.ahridirectory.org
CEE Directory www.ceedirectory.org
ENERGY STAR listing www.energystar.gov
New Jersey Home Performance with ENERGY STAR®
c/o Conservation Services Group 75 Lincoln Highway, Ste. 100
Iselin, NJ 08830
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Reminders (cont.):– Licensing, permits and BPI certifications are
required, if applicable
*NEW*: Town Permit number is required, if applicable, on last page of the C of C.
FY 2014 Requirement
Auto Proceed
• All FY 2014 claimed projects must use the FY 2014 Work Completion Application when submitting completion paperwork (available @ the Contractor Portal)
• All FY 2014 projects must be claimed using“Claim 2012 - FY 2014 HPwES Incentives” form in RHA
FY 2014 Project Claims
Auto Proceed
* IMPORTANT *
• FY 2014 claimed projects have a 120 day expiration date – no extensions allowed on 2013 or FY 2014 projects.
• As with 2013 projects, if one of your FY 2014 projects expires, you must claim it as a new project; please email [email protected] for assistance in creating a new project.
• Funding for projects must be claimed in RHA before you and the homeowner sign and date the Certificate of Completion.
• If changes are made to your work scope in RHA, be sure to re-save the Claim Form on the Project Viewer to update reserved funding for your project.
• Carefully review HPwES WCA (Work Completion Approval) documents ASAP after receipt and let us know within 2 days if any revisions are required.
FY 2014Contractor Participation Agreement
• HPwES is extending all 2013 Contractor Participation Agreements: If you submitted a 2013 CPA, it will remain valid through December 31, 2013.
• Going forward, HPwES Contractor Participation Agreements will be effective for one calendar year (even though the Program will be run on a fiscal year), to align with the BPI Accreditation dates.
• Tri-Fold BrochuresRequest : [email protected]: REQUEST HPwES Tri-Fold Brochures
•Your name•Your company•Number of brochures needed (Approx.)•Your mailing address
• Electronic brochure file available @contractor portal (English and Spanish version)
Program Support
General Questions…• Project status• Program financing questions• Project expiration date questions• RHA Password Issues
Email To:[email protected]
Program Support
Bob ZoppaSouthern [email protected]
(609) 365-0682
Tom ReichertNorthern Territory
[email protected](347) 878-8667
Rich KinkelCentral Territory
[email protected](732) 337-6877
Your Technical Field Rep. can help you with….• Energy audit• Identify potential upgrades• Combustion safety testing• Identify health & safety issues• Testing out and internal quality control• Program Quality Assurance guidance• Complex RHA data entry – online• Auto Proceed guidance
To request support via email:• Provide details of support needed• Provide options for date/time/location• Provide names of attendee(s)
Program SupportTechnical Field Representatives
Program SupportContractor Portal
• FY 2014 Forms are available in our Contractor Portal
• Use “Forgot Username or Password” link
• Request access: [email protected]
Upcoming Webinars….Co-op Advertising Overview
Date TBDCheck for Update, and Register @ Contractor Portal
Upcoming In-Person Trainings….
New Contractor Orientation (2 dates)July 25 & August 28 @ CSG Iselin Office @ 10 AM – 12:30 PM
Program OverviewSeptember 11 @ CSG Iselin Office @ 9 AM – 4:30 PM
RHA Basic Data EntrySeptember 25 @ CSG Iselin Office @ 9 AM – 1 PM
(BPI Recognized 2 CEUs)
Worst Case Depressurization TestingUpon Request w/ Technical Field Rep @ Field Visit
(BPI Recognized ½ CEU)
Program Support
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