Colorado

Incentives/Policies for Renewables & Efficiency

Empire Electric Association - Commercial Energy Efficiency Credit Program

Last DSIRE Review: 04/25/2012

Program Overview:

State:	Colorado
Incentive Type:	Utility Rebate Program
Eligible Efficiency Technologies:	Water Heaters, Lighting, Heat pumps, Central Air conditioners, Motors, Heat Pump Water Heaters, Electric Thermal Storage, Street Lighting, LED Lighting
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies:	Geothermal Heat Pumps
Applicable Sectors:	Residential, Low-Income Residential
Amount:	HVAC Equipment: $250 - $300/ton, additional rebates available for higher efficiency levels Lighting: $250 per kW reduced LED Street Lighting: $44 - $475 Induction Street Lighting: $33 - $355 Refrigerated Case Lighting: $60 per door (reach-in cases) or per six lineal feet (multi-deck cases) Electric Motors: $16 - $24/HP Motor Wiring Assistance: $3/HP Irrigation Motor Load Control: $50/motor Controlled Resistance Heating: $24/kW - $32/kW HVAC Equipment: $250 - $300/ton, additional rebates available for higher efficiency levels Heat Pump Water Heater: $250/unit
Maximum Incentive:	Lighting: 50% of material cost or $20,000 Street Lighting: $20,000 Refrigerated Case Lighting: $3,000 Electric Motors: $9,000 Motor Wiring Assistance: $2,500
Equipment Requirements:	See Program Website
Web Site:	http://www.eea.coop/green.html

Summary:

Empire Electric Association provides rebates for its commercial customers who upgrade to energy efficient lighting, HVAC equipment, and motors. These rebates are offered in conjunction with Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, with Empire Electric generally matching the incentive amounts provided by Tri-State for equipment and appliances. In many cases, additional rebates are available for HVAC equipment which exceeds the minimum efficiency or technology requirements of the program. For specific details on rebate amounts, equipment requirements, and additional incentives available, review the Energy Efficiency Credit Program Worksheet located on Empire Electric's website.

Contact:

Empire Electric Association, Inc.
801 N Broadway
PO Drawer K
Cortez, CO 81321
Phone: (970) 565-4444
Phone 2: (800) 709-3726
Web Site: http://www.eea.coop/contact.html

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