New Mexico

Incentives/Policies for Renewables & Efficiency

Xcel Energy (Electric) - Commercial Energy Efficiency Rebate Program

Last DSIRE Review: 10/15/2012

Program Overview:

State:	New Mexico
Incentive Type:	Utility Rebate Program
Eligible Efficiency Technologies:	Lighting, Lighting Controls/Sensors, Chillers , Heat pumps, Central Air conditioners, CHP/Cogeneration, Compressed air, Energy Mgmt. Systems/Building Controls, Motors, Motor VFDs, Comprehensive Measures/Whole Building, Custom/Others pending approval, Led Exit Signs, Evaporative Coolers, Hotel Room Controls, Rooftop Unit Economizer, Plate and Frame Heat Exchangers
Applicable Sectors:	Commercial, Industrial
Amount:	Air Cooled Chillers: $6/ton; plus $1 per FLV+ $0.25 per IPLV 0.1 EER above base Water Cooled Chillers (Centrifugal): $12/ton; plus $2 per FLV+ $1.50 per IPLV 0.01 kW/ton above base Water Cooled Chillers (Rotary Screw or Scroll): $12/ton; plus $2 per FLV+ $1.50 per IPLV 0.01 kW/ton above base DX Units: $50 - $100/ton, plus $4 - $8 per 0.1 EER/SEER above base Rooftop Unit Economizers: $20/ton Hotel Room Controller: $75/unit Package Terminal AC: $50/ton; plus $4 per 0.1 EER above base Water Source Heat Pump: $50/ton; plus $4 per 0.1 EER above base VSD's on Chillers: Varies, see program applicatio Plate and Frame Heat Exchangers: Up to $400/ton Direct Evaporative Cooling: $100/1,600 CFM Indirect (Hybrid) Evaporative Cooling: $200/1,600 CFM T8 Lamps: $1 Delamping T12/T8: $18 - $40/fixture (Retrofit) T5/T8 Lamps w/ Efficient Ballast: $27 - $42 (Retrofit) High Pressure Sodium Fixtures: $45 - $68 (Retrofit) Parking Garage T5/T8 Fixtures w/ Efficient Ballasts: $85 (Retrofit) High Bay T5/T8 w/ Efficient Ballasts: $60 - $98 (New Construction); $128 - $263 (Retrofit) Hardwired CFL Fixtures: $15 - $30 (New Construction); $38 - $48 (Retrofit) Pulse Start Metal Halide Fixtures: $18 - $42 (New Construction); $90 - $180 (Retrofit) Ceramic Metal Halide Fixtures: $23 - $83 (New Construction); $38 - $150 (Retrofit) Lighting Controls: $38 - $75 (New Construction) LED Exit Signs: $38 Interior LED Lamps: $20 - $35 Interior LED Luminaires: $50 - $75 (New Construction); $100 - $125 (Retrofit) Exterior LED Canopy/Soffit: $150 (New Construction; $250 (Retrofit) Refrigerated Case LED Lighting: $70/door (New Construction; $100/door (Retrofit) Small Business Lighting: Slightly modified from Retrofit/New Construction amounts Custom Lighting: Varies, Contact Xcel Motors: $220 - $24,000 (Replacement); $60 - $4,500 (New/Restored) VSD: $600 - $12,000 (varies by HP) EC Motor: $40 - $70 Constant Speed Motor Controller: $10/HP Integrated VSD Compressor: $4000 - $4,500 Large Commercial/Industrial Study: Up to 75% of study cost; customer contribution limited to $7,500 with Xcel covering all costs above $30,000 Custom: Up to $400/kW
Equipment Requirements:	Chillers: See program application DX Units: See program application AC/Heat Pumps: Varies, see program application Rooftop Unit Economizers: Enthalpy and CO2 control
Installation Requirements:	Small Business Lighting: Must be at a Small or Mid-sized business with peak demand of 400 kW or less.
Web Site:	http://www.xcelenergy.com/Save_Money_&_Energy/For_Your_Business/E...

Summary:

Xcel Energy offers a variety of incentives to commercial and industrial customers in the New Mexico service territory. Rebates are available for central air conditioning systems, heat pumps, rooftop units, chillers, room controls, lighting measures, lighting controls, pumps, motors, variable speed drives and EC motors. Additionally, custom rebates and in-depth energy studies are available through Xcel Energy's program. Custom rebates are worth up to $400/kW saved and efficiency studies for large commercial and industrial customers can cover up to 75% of the study cost. Combined heat and power projects are also eligible for custom rebates. View the program web site listed above for more information. See the program application forms and select one based upon the purchase date of the equipment. Contact Xcel Energy for more information on this offering.

Contact:

Business Solutions Center
Xcel Energy
PO Box 8
Eau Claire, WI 54702
Phone: (800) 481-4700
Fax: (800) 311-0050
E-Mail: energyefficiency@xcelenergy.com
Web Site: http://www.xcelenergy.com/Save_Money_&_Energy/For_Your_Business/Equipment_Efficiency

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