Colorado

Incentives/Policies for Renewables & Efficiency

Black Hills Energy (Gas) - Commercial Energy Efficiency Program

Last DSIRE Review: 11/05/2012

Program Overview:

State:	Colorado
Incentive Type:	Utility Rebate Program
Eligible Efficiency Technologies:	Water Heaters, Furnaces , Boilers, Programmable Thermostats, Caulking/Weather-stripping, Building Insulation, Custom/Others pending approval, Food Service Equipment, Tankless Water Heater, Pool Cover, Spa Cover, Vent Dampener, Energy Audits, Retro-Commissioning
Applicable Sectors:	Commercial, Industrial, Nonprofit, Schools, Local Government, State Government, Institutional
Amount:	New Construction (15% above IECC 2006, ASHRAE 90.1-2004): $0.60/therm New Construction (70% above IECC 2006, ASHRAE 90.1-2004): $1.90/therm Design Team Incentive: Up to $13,000 Set Back Thermostats: $25-$50 Vent Dampers (For Natural Gas Boilers): $125 Furnaces: $325-$400 Boilers: $150 or $400 Cooking Equipment: $100 - $500 Storage Water Heater: $75 Condensing or Tankless Water Heater: $300 Ceiling/Wall Insulation: $0.30/sq ft or 70% of cost Weather Stripping (Infiltration Control): 70% of cost Doors: $25/door Pool Cover: $250 Spa Cover: $50 Audits: Varies Custom: Varies
Maximum Incentive:	General: Contact Black Hills Energy; Rebates over $10,000 must be pre-approved Ceiling/Wall Insulation: $10,000 Infiltration Control: $1,500 Energy Audits: $1500 Custom: 50% of incremental cost
Equipment Requirements:	Furnaces: AFUE of 94% or higher Boilers: AFUE of 85% or higher Water Heaters: .67 EF of higher Condensing Water Heaters: .80 EF or higher Tankless Water Heaters: .82 EF or higher Pool Cover: Must be transparent Spa Cover: R-14 or greater
Installation Requirements:	Insulation, Infiltration Control, Pool/Spa Covers: require a commercial energy audit recommendation to be eligible for payout.
Start Date:	7/1/2010
Expiration Date:	12/31/2012
Web Site:	http://www.blackhillsenergy.com/services/programs/business-prescr...

Summary:

Black Hills Energy offers multiple programs for Colorado commercial and industrial customers to save natural gas in eligible facilities. The commercial prescriptive rebate program provides standardized, predetermined rebates to commercial customers that install or upgrade energy efficient equipment recommended by an energy audit. Black Hills Energy also offers the custom rebate program to commercial and industrial customers for projects that reduce energy usage. All custom incentives are calculated based upon energy savings above the IECC 2006 and ASHRAE 90.1-2004 standard. Additionally, new construction incentives are available for new buildings which incorporate efficient design techniques and equipment. Contact the utility for more information on these offerings.

Contact:



	Efficiency Programs Black Hills Energy (Gas) Phone: (888) 567-0799 Web Site: http://www.BHEhowto.com

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