Pennsylvania

Incentives/Policies for Renewables & Efficiency

FirstEnergy (MetEdison, Penelec, Penn Power) - Commercial and Industrial Energy Efficiency Program

Last DSIRE Review: 07/24/2012

Program Overview:

State:	Pennsylvania
Incentive Type:	Utility Rebate Program
Eligible Efficiency Technologies:	Clothes Washers, Refrigerators, Water Heaters, Lighting, Lighting Controls/Sensors, Chillers , Heat pumps, Central Air conditioners, Motors, Motor VFDs, Custom/Others pending approval, Led Exit Signs, Vending Machine Controls, Food Service Equipment, Audit Program, LED Lighting, Heat Pump Water Heaters
Applicable Sectors:	Commercial, Industrial, Schools, Local Government, State Government, Institutional
Amount:	Custom Lighting Incentive: 0.05/kWh saved annually Screw-In CFL Lamp: $1 Hard-Wired CFL Lamp: $15 Lighting Controls: $35/sensor Street Lights (w/ Photocell Sensor): $140 - $800 Outdoor Area Lights (w/ Photocell Sensor): $65 - $100 LED Traffic/Pedestrian Signals: $20 - 30.67/unit HVAC Maintenance: $25/unit serviced LED Exit Sign: $15 Motors: $20 - $400 Motor VSD (Newly Installed): $30/HP Unitary/Split HVAC Systems: $150 - $350/unit Air Source Heat Pumps: $150 - $350/unit Package Terminal Heat Pumps: $150/unit Water Source Heat Pumps: $150/ton Ground Source/Ground Water Source Heat Pumps: $250/unit Chillers: $12.50-$25/ton Custom: 0.05/kWh saved annually Refrigeration/Food Service Equipment: Varies
Equipment Requirements:	See program web site and forms for details
Installation Requirements:	All projects requesting incentives more than $3,000 must submit the application prior to purchasing equipment.
Ownership of Renewable Energy Credits:	Credits are given for equipment purchased and installed, and the companies have rights to any credits associated with incentives for the equipment.
Funding Source:	MetEdison, Penelec, and Penn Power
Web Site:	http://www.energysavepa-business.com/

Summary:

In order to help meet the goals established in Pennsylvania's Act 129, FirstEnergy's Pennsylvania companies (MetEdison, Penelec, and Penn Power) are providing energy efficiency incentives for a variety of equipment. Eligible equipment includes heat pumps, air conditioners, chillers, lighting measures, motors, and custom incentives. A participant or contractor should submit an application package before the equipment is purchased, install the equipment after receiving an approval letter, and submit proof of purchase/manufacturing specifications within nine months to receive available incentives. Contact FirstEnergy or SAIC, the program administrator, for more information on this offering.

Contact:

FirstEnergy Commercial
FirstEnergy Incentives for Business Program
SAIC
6059 Allentown Blvd.
PMB #573, PA
Harrisburg, PA 17112
Phone: (866) 554-4430
Fax: (610) 743-8629
E-Mail: energysavePA@saic.com
Web Site: http://www.energysavePA.com

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