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The Honorable Jocelyn Boyd Chief Clerk and Administrator January 27, 2016 Public Service Commission of South Carolina 101 Executive Center Drive, Suite 100 P. 0 . Drawer 11649 Columbia, South Carolina 29211 RE: Proposed Home Energy Improvement Program HEIP-4C Docket No. 2016-_-E Dear Mrs. Boyd: Challes A_ Castle Associate General Counsel Duke Energy 550 South Tryon Street Challotte, NC 28202 Malllng Address: DEC45A I P.O. Box 1321 Charlotte, NC 28201 o· 704.382.4499 I : 980.373.8534 alex.castle C duke·energy . com Pursuant to Commission Order No. 2015-596, Duke Energy Progress , LLC C'DEP") hereby submits for approval the Residential Service Home Energ y Improvement Program HEIP- 4C tariff. The draft proposed revised tariff is attached hereto as Exhibit A, and a marked-up version of the existing tariff is attached hereto as Exhibit B. The Company proposes to add the Energy Efficient Variable Speed Pool Pump measure to the existing Home Energy Improvement Prog ram ("HEIP" or "Program"). Parti cipating customers will receive a $300 incentive for installing these devices. The application of these devices will reduce their pool-relat ed ener g y usage, resultin g in estimated savings of over $300 per year. The Program measure is the same as the existing Variable Speed Pool Pump measure currently offered in Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC and is cost effective with a UCT result of 3.02 and TRC result of 1.93. The addition of the Ene rg y E fficient Variable Speed Pool Pump measure will e nhance the overall cost effectiveness scores of the HEIP program. The Program change associated with th i s filin g ( 1) does not provide for the terminat i on or t e mporary suspension of the HEIP Program, (2) does not create a variation (positive or negative) greater than 20% in the Program's projected participation, and (3) does not create a variation (positive or negative) greater than 20% in the prospective annual energy savings of the Prog ram. The addition of Energy Efficient Variable Speed Pool Pump measure was introduced at DEP's Fourth Quarter DSM/EE Collaborative meeting held on December 4, 2015 . DEP requests the recovery of applicable Program costs, net lost revenues, and utility gq DUKE tn ENERGY. Charles A. Castle Assodste Generat Caunsel Duke Energy 550 Souih Tryan Street Chsrlatte, NC 28202 Mailing Address.'EC45A/ P.O. Box 1321 Charlotte. NC 28201 o: 704.3824499 l.'80. 373.8534 alex.castle duke. energy.corn January 27, 2016 The Honorable Jocelyn Boyd Chief Clerk and Administrator Public Service Commission of South Carolina 101 Executive Center Drive, Suite 100 P. O. Drawer 11649 Columbia, South Carolina 29211 RE: Proposed Home Energy Improvement Program HEIP-4C Docket No. 2016- -E Dear Mrs. Boyd; Pursuant to Commission Order No. 201$ -696, Duke Energy Progress, LLC ("DEP") hereby submits for approval the Residential Service Home Energy Improvement Program HEIP- 4C tariff. The draft proposed revised tariff is attached hereto as Exhibit A, and a marked-up version of the existing tariff is attached hereto as Exhibit B. The Company proposes to add the Energy Efficient Variable Speed Pool Pump measure to the existing Home Energy Improvement Program ("HEIPu or "Program" ). Participating customers will receive a $ 300 incentive for installing these devices. The application of these devices will reduce their pool-related energy usage, resulting in estimated savings of over $300 per year. The Program measure is the same as the existing Variable Speed Pool Pump measure currently offered in Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC and is cost effective with 8 UCT result of 3.02 and TRC result of 1.93. The addition of the Energy Efficient Variable Speed Pool Pump measure will enhance the overall cost effectiveness scores of the HEIP program. The Program change associated with this filing (I) does not provide for the termination or temporary suspension of the HEIP Program, (2) does not create a variation (positive or negative) greater than 20% in the Program's projected participation, and (3) does not create a variation (positive or negative) greater than 20% in the prospective annual energy savings of the Program. The addition of Energy EITicient Variable Speed Pool Pump measure was introduced at DEP's Fourth Quarter DSM/EE Collaborative meeting held on December 4, 2015. DEP requests the recovery of applicable Program costs, net lost revenues, and utility

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January 27, 2016
Public Service Commission of South Carolina 101 Executive Center Drive, Suite 100 P. 0 . Drawer 11649 Columbia, South Carolina 29211
RE: Proposed Home Energy Improvement Program HEIP-4C Docket No. 2016-_-E
Dear Mrs. Boyd:
Challotte, NC 28202
Charlotte, NC 28201
alex.castle C duke·energy .com
Pursuant to Commission Order No. 2015-596, Duke Energy Progress, LLC C'DEP") hereby submits for approval the Residential Service Home Energy Improvement Program HEIP- 4C tariff. The draft proposed revised tariff is attached hereto as Exhibit A, and a marked-up version of the existing tariff is attached hereto as Exhibit B.
The Company proposes to add the Energy Efficient Variable Speed Pool Pump measure to the existing Home Energy Improvement Program ("HEIP" or "Program"). Participating customers will receive a $300 incentive for installing these devices. The application of these devices will reduce their pool-related energy usage, resulting in estimated savings of over $300 per year. The Program measure is the same as the existing Variable Speed Pool Pump measure currently offered in Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC and is cost effective with a UCT result of 3.02 and TRC result of 1.93. The addition of the Energy Efficient Variable Speed Pool Pump measure will enhance the overall cost effectiveness scores of the HEIP program.
The Program change associated with this filing ( 1) does not provide for the termination or temporary suspension of the HEIP Program, (2) does not create a variation (positive or negative) greater than 20% in the Program's projected participation, and (3) does not create a variation (positive or negative) greater than 20% in the prospective annual energy savings of the Program. The addition of Energy Efficient Variable Speed Pool Pump measure was introduced at DEP's Fourth Quarter DSM/EE Collaborative meeting held on December 4, 2015.
DEP requests the recovery of applicable Program costs, net lost revenues, and utility
gq DUKE tn ENERGY.
Chsrlatte, NC 28202
o: 704.3824499 l.'80.373.8534
January 27, 2016
The Honorable Jocelyn Boyd Chief Clerk and Administrator Public Service Commission of South Carolina 101 Executive Center Drive, Suite 100 P. O. Drawer 11649 Columbia, South Carolina 29211
RE: Proposed Home Energy Improvement Program HEIP-4C Docket No. 2016- -E
Dear Mrs. Boyd;
Pursuant to Commission Order No. 201$-696, Duke Energy Progress, LLC ("DEP") hereby submits for approval the Residential Service Home Energy Improvement Program HEIP- 4C tariff. The draft proposed revised tariff is attached hereto as Exhibit A, and a marked-up version of the existing tariff is attached hereto as Exhibit B.
The Company proposes to add the Energy Efficient Variable Speed Pool Pump measure to the existing Home Energy Improvement Program ("HEIPu or "Program"). Participating customers will receive a $300 incentive for installing these devices. The application of these devices will reduce their pool-related energy usage, resulting in estimated savings of over $300 per year. The Program measure is the same as the existing Variable Speed Pool Pump measure currently offered in Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC and is cost effective with 8 UCT result of 3.02 and TRC result of 1.93. The addition of the Energy Efficient Variable Speed Pool Pump measure will enhance the overall cost effectiveness scores of the HEIP program.
The Program change associated with this filing (I) does not provide for the termination or temporary suspension of the HEIP Program, (2) does not create a variation (positive or negative) greater than 20% in the Program's projected participation, and (3) does not create a variation (positive or negative) greater than 20% in the prospective annual energy savings of the Program. The addition of Energy EITicient Variable Speed Pool Pump measure was introduced at DEP's Fourth Quarter DSM/EE Collaborative meeting held on December 4, 2015.
DEP requests the recovery of applicable Program costs, net lost revenues, and utility
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a n d m a k e t h e P r o g r a m a v a i l a b l e t o i t s c u s t o m e r s in S o u t h C a r o l i n a as s o o n as r e a s o n a b l y
p o s s i b l e . B y c o p y o f t h i s l e t t e r , t h e C o m p a n y is a l s o s e r v i n g t h i s f i l i n g o n t h e O ffi c e o f
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incentives and will seek recovery of these costs through its annual Demand-Side Management and Energy Efficiency ("DSMIEE") cost-recovery rider, consistent with the DSM/EE cost recovery procedures approved in Docket No. 2015-l63-E.
DEP respectfully requests Commission approval of the tariff at its earliest convenience. Vpon approval of the program by the Commission, DEP will complete its implementation plans and make the Program available to its customers in South Carolina as soon as reasonably possible. By copy of this letter, the Company is also serving this filing on the Office of Regulatory Staff. Thank you for your attention to this matter and please let me know if you have any questions.
Charles A. Castle
Shannon Hudson, Office of Regulatory Staff
Only)
RESIDENTIAL SERVICE
PURPOSE
RP-3
The purpose o f this program is to offer customers a variety o f energy conservation measures designed to
increase energy efficiency in existing residential dwellings that can no longer be considered new
construction. This Program will utilize a network o f customer-selected contractors from a prequalified
list provided by Company to install energy efficiency measures: ( I ) to encourage the installation o f high
efficiency central air conditioning (AC) and heat pump systems, (2) to encourage attic insulation and
sealing, (3) to perform maintenance in combination with diagnostic audits on heat pumps or central AC
units, (4) to encourage the installation o f heat pump water heaters, (5) to encourage high efficiency room
air conditioning, and (6) to encourage the installation o f high efficiency variable speed pool pumps.
AV AILABILJTY
The program is available to customers whose premise is at least one year old, is served under a residential
service schedule by Company, and is applicable to all electric service o f the same available type supplied
to Customer's premises at one point of delivery through one kilowatt-hour meter under the provisions o f
this Program.
Incentives are only applicable to measures installed by a prequalified contractor approved by Company;
however, high efficiency room air conditioners may be self-installed and do not require the use o f a
prequalified contractor.
INCENTIVE PAYMENTS
For installations on and after December 15 , 2011, Customer shall receive incentives for qualifying
equipment o r other measures:
I . For a i r duct repair, 50% o f the repair cost, not to exceed $190 per dwelling.
2. For increasing attic insulation to a minimum o f R30 and attic air sealing, 37 .5 cents per square
foot, not to exceed $500 per dwelling.
3 . For the installation o f high efficiency central AC, heat pumps, and geothermal heat pumps,
$300 per unit.
4 . For an HY AC audit, consisting o f condenser coil cleaning plus correcting refrigerant charge
and adjusting air flow using Company approved diagnostic tool, $ IOO . Customer shall be
eligible for an HY AC audit incentive only once for the HY AC equipment life.
5 . For the installation o f heat pump water heater(s), $350 per dwelling.
6 . For high efficiency room air conditioner(s), $25 per unit with a maximum o f 4 units per
customer account subject to an incentive.
7 . For the installation o f high efficiency variable speed pool pump(s) in owner-occupied single­
family residences, $300.
Incentive Payments for qualifying energy efficient window installations, HY AC tune-up - level I and
duct testing under Program HEIP-2 shall continue to be available for installations completed on o r before
Duke Energy Progress, LLC (South Carolina Only)
Exhibit A RP-3
PURPOSE
The purpose of this program is to offer customers a variety of energy conservation measures designed to increase energy efficiency in existing residential dwellings that can no longer be considered new construction. This Program will utilize a network of customer-selected contractors from a prequalified list provided by Company to install energy efficiency measures: (I) to encourage the installation of high efficiency central air conditioning (AC) and heat pump systems, (2) (o encourage attic insulation and sealing, (3) to perform maintenance in combination with diagnostic audits on heat pumps or central AC units. (4) to encourage the installation of heat pump water heaters, (5) to encourage high efficiency room air conditioning, and (6) to encourage the installation of high effliciency variable speed pool pumps.
AILABILITY
The program is available to customers whose premise is at least one year old, is served under a residential service schedule by Company, and is applicable to all electric service of the same available type supplied to Customer's premises at one point of delivery through one kilowatt-hour meter under the provisions of this Program.
Incentives are only applicable to measures installed by a prequalified contractor approved by Company; however, high efficiency room air conditioners may be self-installed and do not require the use of a prequaliflied contractor.
INCENTIV YMENTS
For installations on and after December l5, 20l I, Customer shall receive incentives for qualifying equipment or other measures:
I. For air duct repair, 50% of the repair cost, not to exceed $ 190 per dwelling.
2. For increasing attic insulation to a minimum of R30 and attic air sealing, 37.5 cents per square foot, not to exceed $500 per dwelling.
3. For the installation of high efficiency central AC, heat pumps, and geothermal heat pumps, $300 per unit.
4. For an HVAC audit, consisting of condenser coil cleaning plus correcting refrigerant charge and adjusting air flow using Company approved diagnostic tool, $ IOO. Customer shall be eligible for an HVAC audit incentive only once for the HVAC equipment life.
5. For the installation of heat pump water heater(s), $350 per dwelling.
6. For high efficiency room air conditioner(s), $25 per unit with a maximum of 4 units per customer account subject to an incentive.
7. For the installation of high efficiency variable speed pool pump(s) in owner-occupied single- family residences, $300.
Incentive Payments for qualifying energy efficient window installations, HVAC tune-up - level I and duct testing under Program HEIP-2 shall continue to be available for installations completed on or before
R E S P O N S I B I L I T Y O F P A R T I E S
A d w e l l i n g is e l i g i b l e to r e c e i v e a n i n c e n t i v e for e a c h c e n t r a l a i r c o n d i t i o n e r o r h e a t p u m p i n s t a l l e d b a s e d
o n the e f f i c i e n c y level. T h e w o r k p e r f o r m e d for all m e a s u r e s m u s t b e c o m p l e t e d by a C o m p a n y
p r e q u a l i f i e d c o n t r a c t o r w h o h a s m e t the p r o g r a m t r a i n i n g r e q u i r e m e n t s a n d g u i d e l i n e s a s s e l forth b y the
Program; h o w e v e r , h i g h e f f i c i e n c y r o o m a i r c o n d i t i o n e r s may b e s e l f - i n s t a l l e d a n d d o n o t r e q u i r e the u s e
o f a p r e q u a l i t i e d c o n t r a c t o r .
C O N T R A C T T E R M
C u s t o m e r shall s u b m i t the r e q u i r e d i n c e n t i v e a p p l i c a t i o n form, i n c l u d i n g r e q u i r e d d o c u m e n t a t i o n s u c h a s
e q u i p m e n t c u t s h e e t s a n d t h e o r i g i n a l c o n t r a c t o r i n v o i c e as p r o v i d e d b y the c o n t r a c t o r b a s e d u p o n
p r o g r a m r e q u i r e m e n t s , w i t h i n ninety ( 9 0 ) d a y s o f c o m p l e t i o n o f t h e w o r k . I n c e n t i v e a p p l i c a t i o n f o r m s
r e c e i v e d a f t e r t h a t d a t e will n o t b e e l i g i b l e to r e c e i v e a n i n c e n t i v e p a y m e n t .
A l l energy c o n s e r v a t i o n m e a s u r e s s h a l l b e s u b j e c t to i n s p e c t i o n b y C o m p a n y for the p u r p o s e s o f p r o g r a m
e v a l u a t i o n , m e a s u r e m e n t , and v e r i f i c a t i o n .
O T H E R C O N D I T I O N S
T h e f o l l o w i n g e q u i p m e n t s p e c i f i c a t i o n s s h a l l b e m e l in o r d e r to b e e l i g i b l e to r e c e i v e a n i n c e n t i v e :
High E f f i c i e n c y H e a l P u m p R e p l a c e m e n t s - the r e p l a c e m e n t u n i t ( s ) s h a l l b e a m i n i m u m S E E R
( S e a s o n a l E n e r g y E f f i c i e n c y R a t i o ) o f 15.
High E f f i c i e n c y C e n t r a l AC R e p l a c e m e n t s - the r e p l a c e m e n t u n i t ( s ) s h a l l b e a m i n i m u m S E E R o f 15.
G e o t b e r m a l H e a t P u m p s - s h a l l b e a m i n i m u m E E R ( E n e r g y E f f i c i e n c y Ratio) o f 19 .
A t t i c I n s u l a t i o n - s h a l l r e q u i r e a i r l e a k s e a l i n g , b r i n g t h e i n s u l a t i o n up to a m i n i m u m o f R 3 0 a n d
e x i s t i n g i n s u l a t i o n s h a l l n o l b e h i g h e r than R l 9 .
H e a t P u m p W a t e r H e a t e r s - t h e r e p l a c e m e n t u n i t ( s ) shall have a m i n i m u m E n e r g y F a c t o r o f 2.0.
H i gh E f f i c i e n c y R o o m A i r C o n d i t i o n i n g - the u n i t ( s ) shall b e E n e r g y S t a r q u a l i f i e d .
High E f f i c i e n c y V a r i a b l e S o e e d Pool P u m p s - t h e u n i t ( s ) s h a l l b e E n e r g y S t a r q u a l i f i e d .
C O M P A N Y R E T E N T I O N O F P R O G R A M B E N E F I T S
I n c e n t i v e s and o t h e r c o n s i d e r a t i o n s o f f e r e d u n d e r the t e r m s o f t h i s P r o g r a m a r e u n d e r s t o o d to b e a n
e s s e n t i a l e l e m e n t in t h e r e c i p i e n t ' s d e c i s i o n to p a r t i c i p a t e i n the P r o g r a m . U p o n p a y m e n t o f t h e s e
c o n s i d e r a t i o n s , C o m p a n y will b e e n t i t l e d to a n y a n d all e n v i r o n m e n t a l , e n e r g y e f f i c i e n c y , a n d d e m a n d
reduction b e n e f i t s a n d a t t r i b u t e s , i n c l u d i n g all r e p o r t i n g a n d c o m p l i a n c e r i g h t s , a s s o c i a t e d w i t h
p a r t i c i p a t i o n in the P r o g r a m .
G E N E R A L
S e r v i c e r e n d e r e d u n d e r t h i s P r o g r a m is s u b j e c t to the p r o v i s i o n s o f the S e r v i c e R e g u l a t i o n s o f the
C o m p a n y on f i l e with t h e s t a t e r e g u l a t o r y c o m m i s s i o n .
S u p e r s e d e s P r o g r a m H E I P - 4 8
E f f e c t i v e f o r s e r v i c e r e n d e r e d o n a n d a f t e r _ _ _ _ _ _
S C P S C D o c k e t N o . - - - - - - - - - -
January I 4, 20 I 2.
RESPONSIB L TY OF PARTIES
A dwelling is eligible to receive an incentive for each central air conditioner or heat pump installed based on the efficiency level. The work performed for all measures must be completed by a Company prequalified contmctor who has met the program training requirements and guidelines as set forth by the Program; however, high efficiency room air conditioners may be self-installed and do not require the use of a prequalified contractor.
Customer shall submit the required incentive application form, including required documentation such as equipment cut sheets and the original contractor invoice as provided by the contractor based upon program requirements, within ninety (90) days of completion of the work. Incentive application forms received after that date will not be eligible to receive an incentive payment.
All energy conservation measures shall be subject to inspection by Company for the purposes of program evaluation, measurement, and verification.
The following equipment specifications shall be met in order to be eligible to receive an incentive:
Hi h Effi i n H a Pum Re la ments - the replacement unit(s) shall be a minimum SEER (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio) of I5.
Hi hEffi i n I AC Re la n - the replacement unit(s) shall be a minimum SEER of 15.
- shall be a minimum EER (Energy Efficiency Ratio) of I9.
~Atg I tg - h ~ qt I I k ttg,h'gth I Itt pt II IR30 g existing insulation shall not be higher than R I 9.
He Pum Water Heaters — the replacement unit(s) shall have a minimum Energy Factor of 2.0.
Hi h Efficienc Room ir Conditionin — the unit(s) shall be Energy Star qualified.
Hi h Effi i c Variable S eed Pool Pum s — the unit(s) shall be Energy Star qualified.
COMPANY RETE ION OF PRO RAM BENEFITS
Incentives and other considerations offered under the terms of this Program are understood to be an essential element in the recipient's decision to participate in the Program. Upon payment of these considerations, Company will be entitled to any and all environmental, energy efficiency, and demand reduction benefits and attributes, including all reporting and compliance rights, associated with participation in the Program.
GENERA
Service rendered under this Program is subject to the provisions of the Service Regulations of the Company on file with the state regulatory commission.
Supersedes Program HEIP-4B Effective for service rendered on and after SCPSC Docket No.
Progress, LLC
PURPOSE
RP-3
The purpose of this program is to offer customers a variety of energy conservation measures designed to increase energy efficiency in existing residential dwellings that can no longer be considered new construction. This Program will utilize a network of customer-selected contractors from a prequalified list provided by Company to install energy efficiency measures: (I) to encourage the installation of high efficiency central air conditioning (AC) and heat pump systems, (2) to encourage attic insulation and sealing, (3) to perform maintenance in combination with diagnostic audits on heat pumps or central AC units, (4) to encourage the installation of heat pump water heaters~~ (5) to encourage high efficiency room air conditioning, pnd (6) to encourpge the installation of hi iih effi ciency variable speed pool pumgs.
AVAILABILITY
The program is available to customers whose premise is at least one year old, is served under a residential service schedule by Company, and is applicable to all electric service of the same available type supplied to Customer's premises at one point of delivery through one kilowatt-hour meter under the provisions of this Program.
Incentives are only applicable to measures installed by a prequalified contractor approved by Company; however, high efficiency room air conditioners may be self-installed and do not require the use of a prequalified contractor.
INCENTIVE PAYMENTS
For installations on and after December 15, 201 I, Customer shall receive incentives for qualifying equipment or other measures:
I. For air duct repair, 50% of the repair cost, not to exceed $190 per dwelling.
2. For increasing attic insulation to a minimum of R30 and attic air sealing, 37 .5 cents per square foot, not to exceed $500 per dwelling.
3. For the installation of high efficiency central AC, heat pumps, and geothermal heat pumps, $300 per unit.
4. For an HV AC audit, consisting of condenser coil cleaning plus correcting refrigerant charge and adjusting air flow using Company approved diagnostic tool, $100. Customer shall be eligible for an HY AC audit incentive only once for the HV AC equipment life.
5. For the installation of heat pump water heater(s), $350 per dwelling.
Q._For high efficiency room air conditioner(s), $25 per unit with a maximum of 4 units per customer account subject to an incentive.
&.]. For the installation of high efficiency variable speed oool pump(s} in owner-occupied single­
family residences. $300,
RP-3
PURPOSE
The purpose of this program is to offer customers a variety of energy conservation measures designed to increase energy efficiency in existing residential dwellings that can no longer be considered new construction. This Program will utilize a network of customer-selected contractors from a prequalified list provided by Company to install energy efficiency measures: (I) to encourage the installation of high efficiency central air conditioning (AC) and heat pump systems, (2) to encourage attic insulation and sealing, (3) to perform maintenance in combination with diagnostic audits on heat pumps or central AC units, (4) to encourage the installation of heat pump water heaters,~ (5) to encourage high efficiency roomairconditionin a t e c ura cthe installationofhi h 'c variables eed ol um
AVAILABILITY
The program is available to customers whose premise is at least one year old, is served under a residential service schedule by Company, and is applicable to all electric service of the same available type supplied to Customer's premises at one point of delivery through one kilowatt-hour meter under the provisions of this Program.
Incentives are only applicable to measures installed by a prequalified contractor approved by Company; however, high efficiency room air conditioners may be self-installed and do not require the use of a prequalified contractor.
IN ENT V PAYMENTS
For installations on and after December 15, 2011, Customer shall receive incentives for qualifying equipment or other measures;
I. For air duct repair, 50% of the repair cost, not to exceed $ 190 per dwelling.
2. For increasing attic insulation to a minimum of R30 and attic air sealing, 37.5 cents per square foot, not to exceed $500 per dwelling.
3. For the installation of high efficiency central AC, heat pumps, and geothermal heat pumps, $300 per unit.
4. For an HVAC audit, consisting of condenser coil cleaning plus correcting refrigerant charge and adjusting air flow using Company approved diagnostic tool, $ 100. Customer shall be eligible for an HVAC audit incentive only once for the HVAC equipment life.
5. For the installation of heat pump water heater(s), $350 per dwelling.
ti. For high efficiency room air conditioner(s), $25 per unit with a maximum of 4 units per customer account subject to an incentive.
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Payments for qualifying ener g y efficient window i nstallations , HY AC tune - up - level I and
duct testing under Program HEIP-2 shall continue to be available for installations completed on or before January 14, 2012.
RESPONSIBILITY OF PARTIES
A dwelling is eligible to receive an incentive for each central air conditioner or heat pump installed based on the efficiency level. The work performed for all measures must be completed by a Company prequalified contractor who has met the program training requirements and guidelines as set forth by the Program; however, high efficiency room air conditioners may be self-installed and do not require the use of a prequalified contractor.
CONTRACT TERM
Customer shall submit the required incentive application form, including required documentation such as equipment cut sheets and the original contractor invoice as provided by the contractor based upon program requirements, within ninety (90) days of completion of the work. Incentive application forms received after that date will not be eligible to receive an incentive payment.
All energy conservation measures shall be subject to inspection by Company for the purposes of program evaluation, measurement, and verification.
OTHER CONDITIONS
The following equipment specifications shall be met in order to be eligible to receive an incentive:
High Efficiency Heat Pump Replacements - the replacement unit(s) shall be a minimum SEER (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio) of 15.
High Efficiency Central AC Replacements - the replacement unit(s) shall be a minimum SEER of 15.
Geothermal Heat Pumps - shall be a minimum EER (Energy Efficiency Ratio) of 19.
Attic Insulation - shall require air leak sealing, bring the insulation up to a minimum of R30 and existing insulation shall not be higher than R 19.
Heat Pump Water Heaters - the replacement unit(s) shall have a minimum Energy Factor of 2.0.
High Efficiency Room Air Conditioning - the unit(s) shall be Energy Star qualified.
Hi&h Effic iency Variable Speed Pool Pum(ls - the, un1t(sl shall be Energy ~tar qualified.
COMPANY RETENTION OF PROGRAM BENEFITS
Incentives and other considerations offered under the terms of this Program are understood to be an essential element in the recipient's decision to participate in the Program. Upon payment of these considerations, Company will be entitled to any and all environmental, energy efficiency, and demand reduction benefits and attributes, including all reporting and compliance rights, associated with participation in the Program.
GENERAL
Service rendered under this Program is subject to the provisions of the Service Regulations of the Company on file with the state regulatory commission.
incentive Payments for qualifying energy eflicient window installations, HVAC tune-up - level I and duct testing under Program HEIP-2 shall continue to be available for installations completed on or before January I 4, 2012.
RESPONSIBILITY OF PARTIES
A dwelling is eligible to receive an incentive for each central air conditioner or heat pump installed based on the efficiency level. The work performed for all measures must be completed by a Company prequalified contractor who has met the program training requirements and guidelines as set forth by the Program; however, high efficiency room air conditioners may be self-installed and do not require the use of a prequalified contractor.
CONTRACT TERM
Customer shall submit the required incentive application form, including required documentation such as equipment cut sheets and the original contractor invoice as provided by the contractor based upon program requirements, within ninety (90) days of completion of the work. Incentive application forms received after that date will not be eligible to receive an incentive payment.
All energy conservation measures shall be subject to inspection by Company for the purposes of program evaluation, measurement, and verification.
The following equipment specifications shall be met in order to be eligible to receive an incentive:
Hi h Effi i c Heat Pum e lacem n - the replacement unit(s) shall be a minimum SEER (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio) of 15.
Hi h El'ffi 'c Central A e lacem n - the replacement unit(s) shall be a minimum SEER of I5.
- shall be a minimum EER (Energy Efficiency Ratio) of I 9.
~A[ti h 9 . hl qi i kk qgb'gth i Iq pt ii fR30 d existing insulation shall not be higher than RI 9.
H a Pum Water He r — the replacement unit(s) shall have a minimum Energy Factor of 2.0.
Hi h Effici nc Room Air onditionin — the unit(s) shall be Energy Star qualified.
Hi h Effic'e c V 'able S eed Pool Pum s — the unit s shall be ncr tar uglified.
MPANY RE NTION OF PROGRAM BENEFITS
Incentives and other considerations offered under the terms of this Program are understood to be an essential element in the recipient's decision to participate in the Program. Upon payment of these considerations, Company will be entitled to any and all environmental, energy efficiency, and demand reduction benefits and attributes, including all reporting and compliance rights, associated with participation in the Program.
GENERAL
Service rendered under this Program is subject to the provisions of the Service Regulations of the Company on file with the state regulatory commission.
Program HEIP-4 .I:!A
Effective for service rendered on nnd after ;\1:1 g 1m I , 2QI~ SCPSC Docket J'lo.le. 201 5 237 B, 0f(4er Ne. 201 5 542
Supersedes Program