Last DSIRE Review: 11/19/2012
Program Overview:
| State: |
Illinois |
| Incentive Type: |
Utility Rebate Program |
| Eligible Efficiency Technologies: |
Water Heaters, Lighting, Heat pumps, Central Air conditioners, Heat recovery, Compressed air, Programmable Thermostats, Duct/Air sealing, Motor VFDs, Agricultural Equipment, Custom/Others pending approval, Room Air Conditioners, Tankless Water Heaters, Retro-Commissioning, Leak Survey and Repair, High Efficiency Fans, HVAC Tune Ups, Live Stock Waterer, Guest Room Energy Management (GREM) Controls, LED Lighting |
| Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies: |
Geothermal Heat Pumps |
| Applicable Sectors: |
Commercial, Industrial, Nonprofit, Multi-Family Residential, Private Schools |
| Amount: | Tank Water Heater: $150
Tankless Water Heater: $300/unit
Condensing Tanked Water Heater: $300/unit
AC/Heat Pump Replacement: $20 - $500/unit
PTAC/PTHP: $100 - $200/unit
Air Cooled Chiller: $500/unit
High Efficiency Fans: $25- $100/fan
High Volume Low Speed (HVLS) Fans: $1000/fan
Equipment Heater Timers: $10/heater
Live Stock Waterer: $75-$100
Air Conditioner Tune-Up: $25/ton
VFD on HVAC Motors: $90/ HP
Guest Room Energy Management (GREM) Controls: $50-$80/room
Lighting: $0.06/kWh saved/year
Other Electric: $0.08/kWh saved/year
Retro-Commissioning Survey: 50-80% of survey cost
Retro-Commissioning Implementation: $0.01/kWh saved for the first 2 million kWh, $0.005/kWh saved from 2 million to 6 million kWh
Leak Survey and Repair: $12/hp, up to $6,000 or the cost of the survey
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| Maximum Incentive: | $600,000/year/facility.
Incentives $1-$200,000: paid at 100%
Incentives $200,000-$600,000: paid at 50%
Custom: 50% of incremental cost
Retro-Commissioning: $200,000/year/facility; $100,000/project
Leak Survey: $10,000
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| Equipment Requirements: | Programmable Thermostat: Facility must have less than 400 kW demand
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| Installation Requirements: | All projects over $10,000 must receive pre-approval from Ameren
Retro-Commissioning (compressed air): minimum of 100 hp (total), at least two compressors, and has been at least two years since the last major upgrade/tune-up
Retro-Commissioning (health care facility): facility must be 100,000 sq. ft. or larger
Leak Survey and Repair projects do not require pre- approval
Retro-Commissioning projects must receive pre-approval from ActOnEnergy. Payback period for implementation incentives must be between 1 and 7 years.See individual project guides for program requirements.
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| Program Budget: | $3 million (2008 - 2009)
$7 million (2009 - 2010)
$10 million (2010 - 2011)
$15 million (2011 - 2012)
$18 million (2012 - 2013) |
| Start Date: | 6/1/2012 |
| Expiration Date: | 5/31/2013 |
| Web Site: |
http://www.actonenergy.com/for-my-business/business-incentive-pro...
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Summary:
Prescriptive rebates are available for many HVAC and motor efficiency improvements. Pre-approval is required for all rebates. The programs are available only to non-residential customers that receive wire service from Ameren affiliates under an eligible rate schedule (DS-2, DS-3, DS-4). This includes distribution customers of Ameren affiliates that purchase energy through an alternative supplier. Act On Energy Business Programs include:
- Lighting
- Heating / AC
- Water Heaters
- Refrigeration/Freezers
- Steam Boilers
- Variable Frequency Drives
- Retro Commissioning
- Compressed Air Leak Survey
- Custom Incentives
Rebates are also listed and provided based on business type. Custom incentives are provided for a variety of equipment including geothermal heat pumps and large HVAC projects. View the Ameren web site for more information on these offerings. View program documentation and requirements before making purchases or upgrades.
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