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CenterPoint Energy - Commercial and Industrial Energy Efficiency Programs

Program Overview


Category:
Financial Incentive
Program Type:
Rebate Program
Implementing Sector:
Utility
State:
Texas
Eligible Storage Technologies:
Geothermal Heat Pumps, Lighting, Chillers, Heat pumps, Air conditioners, Programmable Thermostats, Energy Mgmt. Systems/Building Controls, Windows, Roofs, Motors, Motor VFDs, Custom/Others pending approval, Other EE, Reflective Roofs, LED Lighting
Website:
https://www.centerpointenergy.com/en-us/SaveEnergyandMoney/Pages/commercial-industrial-standard-offer-program.aspx?sa=ho&au=bus
Incentive Amount:
Standard Offer
Lighting (Fluorescent, HID, CFL): $110/kW; $0.03/kWh
Lighting (LED with Fixture): $180/kW; $0.05/kWh
Cooling (DX units): $275/kW; $0.08/kWh
Cooling (Chiller): $325/kW; $0.08/kWh
Motor: $180/kW; $0.07/KWh
VFD: $200/kW; $0.06/kWh
Window Film: $180/kW; $0.06/kWh
Refrigeration: $220/kW; $0.06/kWh
Cool Roof: $240/kW; $0.09/kWh
All Other Measures: $175/kWh; $0.06/kWh

Retro-Commissioning: Free technical analysis
Maximum Incentive:
Standard Offer: Paid on kW and kWh reductions; vary by measure type
Eligible System Size:
See program brochure
Equipment Requirements:
See program brochure
Installation Requirements:
Standard Offer: Building must have 75% occupancy to qualify
Retro-Commissioning: Existing facilities should generally be at least 100,000 sq. ft. of air-conditioned space, with higher than average energy consumption.
Administrator:
CenterPoint Energy
Applicable Sectors:
Commercial, Industrial, Local Government, Nonprofit, Schools, State Government, Institutional
Utility:
CenterPoint Energy
Last Updated:
03/14/2019

Eligibility Criteria

EligibilitySectorsTechnologies
$/kW110.0000
Commercial
Industrial
Local Government
Nonprofit
Schools
State Government
Institutional
Lighting
$/kWh0.0300
Commercial
Industrial
Local Government
Nonprofit
Schools
State Government
Institutional
Lighting
$/kW180.0000
Commercial
Industrial
Local Government
Nonprofit
Schools
State Government
Institutional
LED Lighting
$/kWh0.0500
Commercial
Industrial
Local Government
Nonprofit
Schools
State Government
Institutional
LED Lighting
$/kW325.0000
Commercial
Industrial
Local Government
Nonprofit
Schools
State Government
Institutional
Chillers
$/kWh0.0800
Commercial
Industrial
Local Government
Nonprofit
Schools
State Government
Institutional
Chillers
$/kW180.0000
Commercial
Industrial
Local Government
Nonprofit
Schools
State Government
Institutional
Motors
$/kWh0.0700
Commercial
Industrial
Local Government
Nonprofit
Schools
State Government
Institutional
Motors
$/kW200.0000
Commercial
Industrial
Local Government
Nonprofit
Schools
State Government
Institutional
Motor VFDs
$/kWh0.0600
Commercial
Industrial
Local Government
Nonprofit
Schools
State Government
Institutional
Motor VFDs
$/kW240.0000
Commercial
Industrial
Local Government
Nonprofit
Schools
State Government
Institutional
Roofs
$/kWh0.0900
Commercial
Industrial
Local Government
Nonprofit
Schools
State Government
Institutional
Roofs
$/kW180.0000
Commercial
Industrial
Local Government
Nonprofit
Schools
State Government
Institutional
Windows
$/kWh0.0600
Commercial
Industrial
Local Government
Nonprofit
Schools
State Government
Institutional
Windows

Summary

Note: This program only applies to electric customers of CenterPoint Energy in the greater Houston area, Texas.

CenterPoint Energy's Commercial & Industrial Standard Offer Program pays incentives to service providers who install energy efficiency measures in commercial or industrial facilities that are located within its service territories. Participation is a Five-Step Process described in detail in the Program Manual.

Large commercial customers with a total, single-site maximum peak demand of more than 100 kW or multiple sites with a combined maximum peak demand greater than 250 kW are eligible to participate. Small commercial customers with a total, single-site maximum peak demand of less than 100 kW or multiple sites with a combined maximum peak demand no greater than 250 kW are also eligible Project Sponsors. The project must be implemented at a facility that is operated by a commercial or industrial CenterPoint Energy distribution customer. This "host customer" must be willing to commit to the project, enter an agreement with the Project Sponsor, and provide access to the facility for inspection. Standard Offer incentive vary based upon the technology implemented.

All projects must include a total estimated summer demand reduction of at least 20kW during peak summer hours (1 pm to 7 pm May 1st- September 30th excluding holidays). Project Sponsors are required to meet minimum eligibility criteria and sign a standard agreement with CenterPoint, which includes an estimate of how many kW and kWh the project will save and the associated incentive payment amount. Detailed information, including eligible measures and application materials may be found on the web site listed above.

The Retro-Commissioning (RCx) Market Transformation Program offered by CenterPoint Energy promotes the tune-up of major energy-consuming systems in existing commercial buildings, including manufacturing facilities, hospitals, educational campuses, retail stores etc. Typical RCx Measures include HVAC Temperature Reset, Outside Air Reduction, Optimize HVAC Start-Up, Lighting (de-lamping, day-lighting, etc.), VFD’s; etc.

 
The Load Management Program is a program in which commercial customers curtail load when notified. Curtailments may occur during the summer peak demand period of each year, defined as weekdays, June 1 through Sept. 30, of each program year, between 1 and 7 p.m. The goal of the Load Management Standard Offer Program is to reduce summer peak demand in the CenterPoint Energy service territory in a cost-effective manner and to reach the demand savings goals established by the legislature and Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) regulations. For more information, customers can email retrocommissioning@CenterPointEnergy.com.