Conservation First Business Survey

Businesses across Ontario can benefit from an array of programs offered throughout the province. There are energy-efficiency programs to assist organizations from the smallest of retail stores to the largest industrial complexes. Programs to help fund energy audits, to replace energy-wasting equipment or to pursue new construction that exceeds our existing codes and standards. Businesses can also pursue incentives for controlling and reducing their electricity demand at specific times. There are innovative programs that can help businesses reduce their electricity costs, while helping Ontario defer the need to build new generation and reduce its environmental footprint.

To help us understand how we can assist your business in taking advantage of a wide range of opportunities offered to you, please take the following and identify which incentives your business would be interested in learning more about.

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* 1. DEMAND RESPONSE DR3
Under the (DR3) program, organizations agree to make a firm commitment to reduce their energy use during periods of peak demand. In exchange, business get an increased incentive rate. To be eligible. businesses must be operating and available during a predefined schedule of about 1,600 hours per calendar year. Within that 1,600-hour period, business can select to participate in potential activations of up to 100 hours per year. Organizations will receive “capacity” payments for each hour of the 1,600 hours, plus additional “energy” payments for the actual amount of energy curtailed during an event.

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* 2. PEAKSAVER PLUS
During hot summer weekdays, when central air conditioners are running at their maximum, the demand for electricity is at its highest. Businesses can help manage electricity use when demand is high by enrolling in the certain pieces of equipment in the peaksaver PLUS program. By enrolling in peaksaver PLUS, businesses show their commitment to conservation and helping the reliability of the electricity system.

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* 3. SMALL BUSINESS LIGHTING
Under SMALL BUSINESS LIGHTING, qualifying businesses can get the first $1,500 in lighting upgrades free. Further upgrades to lighting, HVAC and other systems can qualify for financial incentives worth up to 50% of project costs. Energy efficient upgrades will go a long way toward reducing electricity consumption and managing monthly electricity costs.

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* 4. The RETROFIT PROGRAM makes it possible for commercial organizations to install and benefit from newer, more energy efficient solutions that will help operate businesses more efficiently and improve the bottom line. Incentives are available for high efficiency equipment such as lighting, motors and heating and for installing new control systems to improve the overall efficiency of the business' building.

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* 5. UNITARY AIR CONDITIONING INCENTIVE (Incentives for High Efficiency AC and Packaged Rooftop Units)
Save energy and cut costs by replacing Unitary AC or Packaged Rooftop Unit (RTU) with a High Efficiency Unit and receive financial incentives towards the equipment.
- Receive more than $8,000 in Incentives for High Efficiency Unitary AC & Packaged Rooftop Units
- Reduce capital costs, shorten payback periods, and cut operating costs by installing new Rooftop Units (RTU)leveraging saveONenergy incentives.

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* 6. COMPRESSED AIR INCENTIVE
Save energy and cut costs by replacing compressors or repairing and upgrading your compressed air system. Receive up to 50% of Project Costs for Upgrading Compressors and Compressed Air Systems. Upgrade or replace compressors and compressed air systems with incentives to shorten payback periods, reduce capital costs, and cut operating expenses.

Audit funding is available through saveONenergy AUDIT FUNDING to help determine upgrades your facility can make to compressed air systems. Energy audits are often the first step in understanding how compressed air systems are utilizing energy and can provide clear direction on necessary upgrades for your facility.

Learn how you can receive up to $5,000 for a detailed analysis of non-capital intensive modifications audit or contact your local electric utility to learn more.

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* 7. Additional Compressed Air System Upgrade Components are Eligible for saveONenergy Incentives. Which of the following initiatives may of interest to your business?

Variable Speed Compressor: Variable speed compressors control motor speed to reduce energy consumption and extend equipment life.

Compressors:Energy efficient compressors provide increased savings and are an environmentally friendly choice when upgrading.

Ancillary Equipment: Ancillary equipment like zero air loss drains with high efficiency solenoids and desiccants can help minimize compressed air loss.

High Efficiency Dryers: High efficiency air dryers remove moisture in pressurized air, preventing pipe corrosion and water vapor from entering tools and equipment.

Air Receivers: Air receivers help reduce compressor cycling and can temporarily store air for periods of high demand.

Piping & Flow Meters: Piping can be upgraded or replaced to help repair leaks or to create looped air distribution systems.

Heat Recovery Systems: Heat Recovery Units recover energy from exhaust air and can be used for facility heating applications

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* 8. LIGHTING INCENTIVES
Save energy and cut costs by upgrading lighting and lighting control systems in your facility. Learn more about Financial Incentives Available for Energy Efficient Lighting and Sensors.

Through the RETROFIT PROGRAM, incentives are available for a wide range of upgrades applicable to industrial, commercial, institutional and agricultural facilities.

Which of the following initiatives may of interest to your business?

Occupancy Sensors Financial Incentives: Receive up to $40 per Occupancy Sensor

Light Emitting Diode (LED) Financial Incentives: Receive Financial Incentives for Upgrading to LED Lighting

Compact Fluorescent Lighting (CFL) and T-8 Lighting and Fixtures Financial Incentives: Upgrade to LED lighting with saveONenergy incentives to shorten payback periods, reduce maintenance costs, and cut operating expenses. LED lighting also lasts up to 25 times longer and uses up to 75% less energy than standard incandescent lighting

High and Medium Bay (T-8 and T-5) Financial Incentives: Receive up to $150 per Fixture for Upgrading to Energy Efficient High and Medium Bay Lighting. Install high and medium bay lighting with saveONenergy incentives in manufacturing facilities to increase energy efficiency and reduce lighting energy costs.

High Intensity Discharge (HID) Financial Incentives: Receive Financial Incentives for Upgrading to High Intensity Discharge Lighting

Infrared Coated Halogen Lighting Financial Incentives: Receive Financial Incentives for Installing Infrared Coated Halogen Lighting

Install infrared coated halogen lighting with saveONenergy incentives to reduce lighting energy costs and increase light life. Halogen lighting is ideal for retail spaces to highlight merchandise and for task lighting purposes.

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* 9. VFD INCENTIVE
Receive up to $4,835 for Upgrading or Installing Variable Frequency Drives with saveONenergy Incentives. Install VFDs with saveONenergy incentives to help shorten payback periods, reduce capital costs, and cut maintenance expenses.

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* 10. PREMIUM EFFICIENCY MOTORS INCENTIVE
Save energy and cut costs by replacing motors with premium efficiency motors using saveONenergy incentives. Receive up to $407 for Upgrading to Premium Efficiency Motors. Upgrade to premium efficiency motors with incentives to shorten payback periods, reduce capital costs, and cut operating expenses with saveONenergy incentives.

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* 11. AUDIT FUNDING
The AUDIT FUNDING incentive is intended to cover up to 50% of the cost of an energy audit. An energy audit is the first step in understanding how energy is being used in your building. This will help reduce operating costs and improve performance.

Business customers are eligible for incentives to complete energy audits assessing the potential for energy savings through equipment replacement, operational practices, or participation in Demand Response initiatives and other building systems and envelopes projects.

Find potential energy savings through equipment upgrades or replacements, operational practices or other building system and envelope projects with saveONenergy AUDIT FUNDING incentives.

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* 12. HIGH PERFORMANCE NEW CONSTRUCTION
The High Performance New Construction initiatives ensure energy efficiency is built into your new construction or major renovation project from day one. The initiative provides design assistance and incentives for building owners and planners who design and implement energy efficient equipment within their new space. Learn if your building project will qualify for incentives.

Businesses can participate in the HIGH PERFORMANCE NEW CONSTRUCTION initiative if you are an eligible transmission-connected company constructing a new building or undergoing a major renovation project.

Incentives are available for a variety of energy saving measures, as detailed within the prescriptive and engineered application tracks. The custom application track provides participants the flexibility to submit applications for innovative energy efficient measures not listed within the prescriptive or engineered tracks.

In 2009 alone, the Canadian industry saved $6.2 billion in energy costs through harnessing energy efficiency improvements. By designing and constructing buildings that integrate energy efficiency into their core, we have the opportunity to take advantage of a proven cost effective approach to save energy and costs over the long-term. Through making energy efficient decisions, you can expect that your building will cost less to operate, produce fewer greenhouse gas emissions and be a comfortable place in which to live, work or play.

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* 13. PROCESS & SYSTEMS
The PROCESS & SYSTEMS program is designed to help organizations with complex systems and processes IDENTIFY, IMPLEMENT, and VALIDATE energy efficiency projects from start to finish.

If you are an industrial or institutional organization, you are likely to have complex systems and processes that contribute to a significant portion of your electricity costs, and finding energy efficiencies may not be as straight forward as a simple retrofit project. The PROCESS & SYSTEMS program provides you with the funding, tools, and resources to help your organization identify, implement, and validate energy efficiency projects from start to finish.

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* 14. NEW HOME CONSTRUCTION
The NEW HOME CONSTRUCTION initiative is designed to encourage home builders and renovators to construct energy-efficient homes in Ontario.

A 2009 EnerQuality survey of recent home buyers found that almost nine in 10 (88 percent) buyers rated energy-efficiency as important to their purchase decision; however, just 49 percent of buyers reported that they were offered energy-efficient features by their builder. When offered by the builder, the proportion who purchased energy-efficient features has continued to increase (70 percent in 2009).

Incentives are available to home builders and renovators for the installation of energy-efficient measures in the home, as follows:

   -Prescriptive
   -Performance Based
   -Custom
   -Training (Coming soon, please check back)

Home builders and renovators can choose to implement Prescriptive, Performance-Based or Custom measures, or a combination of all three. Home owners who are managing their own renovation, and can provide proof of purchase for any equipment that is eligible for an incentive can also apply for the three different streams in the initiative.

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