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LargeFacilitiesRetro-CommissioningApplicationLargeFacilitiesRetro-commissioningGoals:☐Providefinancialincentivestosupportimplementationofno-andlow-costenergyefficiencyimprovements(0-1yearpayback)tosystemsinlargefacilities.☐Reducefacilityoperatingcostsbyoptimizingtheoperationofsystemsforlargefacilities.☐Providearoadmapofenergyefficiencyopportunitiesforcapitalimprovementprojects(1-10yearpayback)tobeimplementedviatheCustomInitiative.
Doesyourfacility/projectqualify?☐Atleast100,000squarefeetofair-conditionedspace☐ExistingEnergyManagementControlSystem(EMCS)thatmonitorsandcontrolsHVACsystems☐Facility must be at least five years old AND a miminum of 5 years since last major upgrade or Retro-Commissioning survey.☐Non-residentialfacility☐Electricprojects:electricdeliveryservicerateDS2,DS3,DS4,orDS6andEnergyEfficiencyProgramsChargeonAmerenIllinois electricbillfortheservicepointcorrespondingtotheelectricproject.DS1projectswillbeconsideredifthereisnootherOfferingin theResidentialorBusinessProgramabletoservetheDS1customer.☐Gasprojects:gasdeliveryservicerateGSD2,GDS3,GDS4,GDS5,orGDS7andEnergyEfficiencyProgramsChargeonAmerenIllinois gasbill.GDS1customerswillbeconsideredifthereisnootherOfferingintheResidentialorBusinessProgramabletoservethe GDS1customer.☐EstimatedprojectcompletiondateisbyDecember31,2019☐Finalapplicationpaperworkisduewithin30daysofprojectcompletionorbyDecember31,2019,whichevercomesfirst Incentives:
☐Themostcommonnocost/lowcostmeasuresimplementedthroughLargeFacilitiesRetro-Commissioning(LFRCx)include modificationstotheexistingenergymanagementcontrolsystemandtooptimizeHVACandlightingsystemoperations.☐ProgramincentivesareprovidedtodefrayaportionoftheRCxsurveycost.☐Programincentivesincludeasurveyincentiveandanimplementationincentive.☐Thesurveyincentiveis70%ofthesurveycost.☐Theimplementationincentiveof$0.02/kWhsavedand/or$0.30/thermsavedappliestoallimplementedandverifiedRCx measureswitha0-1yearpayback(savingscappedat25%ofthefacility’sannualusageunlessmeteredverificationprovided).☐InfacilitieswhereAmerenIllinoisprovidesonlyonefuelsource(gasorelectric),thesurveyincentivewillbereducedto40%of thesurveycost.
☐CustomersqualifyfortheRCxincentivebyimplementingsufficient0-1yearpaybackenergyefficiencymeasurestomeetthe minimumenergysavingsrequirementoutlinedinthepreapprovalletter.☐RecommendationsandsupportingdatafromtheRCxsurvey(“ImplementationPlan”)maybeusedtoprovidethebasisofaCustom Initiativeapplication.☐Electricincentivescappedat$500,000perproject.☐Gasincentivescappedat$100,000perproject.☐Pleasebeawarethatprojectsmayonlyreceiveincentivesforeligibleequipmentifitis(1)self-installedbyanemployeeofthe AmerenIllinoiscustomerlistedonthisapplication,or(2)installedbyanIllinoisCommerceCommission-approvedCertifiedInstaller. AfulllistofCertifiedInstallerscanbefoundathttps://www.icc.illinois.gov/utility/default.aspx?type=28.Participationinstructions:
• Pre-approvalisrequiredbeforetheRCxsurveyisinitiated(includinggeneratingpurchaseorders).• TherearefivephasesofeveryLFRCxproject:Screening,Application,Survey,Implementation,andVerification.• Eachphaseincludesasetofrequireddocumentationthatmustbesubmittedandreviewedbeforetheprojectcanmove
forwardtothenextphase.Onlythematerialsrequiredforeachphaseshouldbesubmitted.• Astheprojectmovestothenextphase,youareresponsibleforsubmittingtherequireddocumentationlistedforthat
phase.• Thephaserequirementsarelistedatthebeginningofeachsectionasachecklist.
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LargeFacilitiesRetro-CommissioningApplicationItisofcriticalimportancetonotifytheprogramofanyscopechangesbeingconsidered,asyourenergysavingsandincentivelevelmaybeaffected.Programrepresentativescanadviseyouastopossibleimpactsofthescopechangesandassistincollectingtheproperdocumentation.Supplementaldocumentation:☐LandlordConsentForm–requiredifAmerenIllinoiscustomerisatenant☐PaymentReleaseAuthorization–requirediftheincentiveistobepaidtoapartyotherthantheAmerenIllinoiscustomer☐LargeIncentiveRequestForm–requiredifthetotalrequestedincentiveisover$25,000(survey+implementationincentive)
Pleasecontactprogramrepresentativeswithquestions:[email protected].
WhoandWhatisaRetro-Commissioning(RCx)ServiceProvider(RSP)?WhatisaRetro-CommissioningServiceProvider(RSP)?• AnRSPisaconsultingfirmordesignbuildcontractorwithskillsandexperienceinRCx.• AnRSPisexperiencedinprovidingRCxauditstolargefacilitiescustomers.• AnRSPhasbeenselectedbytheAmerenIllinoisEnergyEfficiencyprogramtoassistinthedeliveryofthisprogramtoAmerenIllinoiscustomers.
HowdoesacustomerselecttheirRSP?• CustomersandRSPstypicallyhaveanongoingrelationshipandusethisprogramtoimplementnocost/lowcostenergyefficiencymeasuresanddevelopagameplanforfuturecapitalimprovements.
• CustomerswhodonothaveanongoingrelationshipwithanRSPcanworkwithEnergyEfficiencyprogramstafftoselectanRSPthatmeetstheirneeds.
• CustomerswhohaveanongoingrelationshipwithafirmtheywouldliketouseasanRSPcanworkwithEnergyEfficiencyprogramstafftoobtainapprovaltousetheirdesiredserviceprovider.
WhatcanacustomerexpectfromtheirRSP?• Appropriateskillsandexperiencetoperformaretro-commissioningauditforlargefacilities.• Solidunderstandingofthelargefacilitiesretro-commissioningprogramprocessandguidelines.• Provenexperienceinsuccessfullycompletingalargefacilitiesretro-commissioningprojectthroughtheAmerenIllinoisEnergyEfficiencyProgram.
WhoarethecurrentRSPs?• TheRSPlistisupdatedannually-thecurrentlistofapprovedRSPsisavailableathttp://www.AmerenIllinoisSavings.com/portals/0/business/forms/2018-Large-Facilities-RSP-List.pdf.
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CustomerandProjectInformationTable1-AmerenIllinoisCustomerandProjectInformation
CustomerNameonAmerenIllinoisAccount
SignedW-9formisrequireddocumentationClickhereforablankW-9form
AmerenIllinoisElectricAccountNumber:
AmerenIllinoisNaturalGasAccountNumber:
MailingAddress(checkmailedto) City State Zip
ContactName Title
E-mailAddress Phone(XXX)XXX-XXXX Ext. Fax(XXX)XXX-XXXX
SecondaryContactName(ifapplicable) Phone(XXX)XXX-XXXX E-mailAddress
PhysicalInstallationAddress(ifdifferentthanabove)
InstallationAddress City State Zip
Checkone:OwnerTenant(Iftenant,pleasecompletetheLandlordConsentForm)
Name(s)oftheperson(s)whoreferredyoutotheAmerenIllinoisEnergyEfficiencyProgramforthisproject:NameofAmerenIllinoisorEnergyEfficiencyEmployee NameofReferringContractororProgramAlly
ProjectInstallationInformation☐Self-installedbyanemployeeoftheAmeren
Illinoiscustomerlistedonthisapplication☐InstalledbyIllinoisCommerceCommission-registeredCertifiedInstaller(Name,asregisteredwithICC:_________________________________________________)
Retro-commissioningServiceProvider(RSP)Information
CompanyName ContactName Title
MailingAddress City State Zip
E-mailAddress Phone(XXX)XXX-XXXX Ext Fax(XXX)XXX-XXXX
Facility/ProjectDescriptionFacilityType(checkone):University/SchoolOfficeHospitalMedicalOfficeBuilding(outpatientservices)SkilledNursingFacilityOther(Pleasespecify):
ProjectDescription:(checkallthatapply):EnergyManagementControlSystemLightingControlSystemHVACBuildingEnvelopePumpingSystemsOther(pleasespecify):
FacilitySize(squarefeet): • Mustbeatleast100,000sq.ft.toqualifyfortheincentives• Mayincludeaggregatesquarefootagefrommultiplefacilitiesononecampus• Mayincludemultiplespacetypes(offices,classrooms,medical,industrial,etc.)
NewerversionspostedtotheAmerenIllinoisEnergyEfficiencyProgramwebsitesupersedeallpreviousversions.Therevisionnumberislistedinthefooterofeachpage.Theversionoftheapplicationthatwasavailableatthetimeyousubmittedyourpre-approvalapplicationwillapply.
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ScreeningPhase
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ScreeningPhaseCompletingthisportionoftheapplicationisthefirststepinapplyingforincentivemoneyforyourLargeFacilitiesRCxproject.Tobegintheprocess,theRSPandAmerenIllinoiscustomermustcompleteandsubmittheitemslistedinthischecklist.
ScreeningToolGuidelines• TheLargeFacilitiesRCxScreeningToolisdesignedtoassessandpre-qualifystrongcandidatesforparticipationinthe
LargeFacilitiesRCxOffering.• ThisscreeningtoolisdesignedtominimizetheatriskinvestmentofengineeringmanhoursbytheRSPinassemblingthe
necessaryinformationfortheincentiveapplication.• BasedontheresultsoftheScreeningTool,projectsthatdonotqualifyforparticipationintheLargeFacilitiesRCx
OfferingwillnotproceedanyfurtherwiththeRCxapplicationprocess.SuchprojectswillbeprovidedwithrecommendationsfromanEnergyEfficiencyrepresentativeregardingotherprojectsthatmayqualifyforincentives.
• BasedontheresultsoftheScreeningTool,projectsthatdoqualifyforparticipationintheLargeFacilitiesRCxOfferingwillreceiveapre-qualificationletterandanincentivestipendtodefraycostsofpreparingtheapplicationphase.Suchprojectswillthenproceedwiththesubmittalofalargefacilitiesretro-commissioningincentiveapplication.
ScreeningTool
Facilityage(forpredominantbuilding)(years)
Equipmentage
BoilerPlant (years)
ChillerPlant (years)
AHUs (years)
EMCS (years)
Facilitymaintenancesupport(checkone)
Limited
Average
Aggressive
Limited–insufficientmaintenancestaff,noequipmentserviceagreements,nopreventativemaintenanceprogram
Average–adequatemaintenancestaff,developingequipmentserviceagreements,developingpreventativemaintenanceprogram
Aggressive–robustmaintenancestaff,equipmentserviceagreementsinplace,activepreventativemaintenanceprogram
Customer/RSPrelationship(checkone)
NewCustomer Newcustomer–Noprojectstodate
DevelopingRelationship DevelopingRelationship–someprojects,1-2yearrelationship
StrongRelationship StrongRelationship–manyprojects,long-termrelationship
ScreeningPhaseChecklistCustomerandProjectInformation(Table1)ScreeningTooliscompleteCustomersignature(AcknowledgementandSignatureBlock)StipendPaymentRelease(optional)
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Customermotivation/Commitmentlevel(checkone)Low-level
Mid-level
High-level
Customerisnotfullycommittedtotheretro-commissioningproject,internalapprovalprocesshasnotbeeninitiated.Customeriscommittedtotheretro-commissioningproject,internalapprovaldiscussionsareinprogress.Customeriscommittedtotheretro-commissioningproject,hasinternalapproval,andexpectstoimplementcustomprojectsuponcompletionofretro-commissioning.
Also,checkhereifyourfacilityhasacorporateenergypolicyand/orseparateinvestmentstructureforenergy-efficiencyprojects.
Also,checkhereifyourprojecthasreceivedboardapproval(contingentonAmerenIllinoisfunding).
Retro-CommissioningOpportunities(0-1yearpayback)ListuptofiveEnergyConservationMeasures(ECMs)thatrepresentpotentialopportunitiesforthisfacility.ECM#1ECM#2ECM#3ECM#4ECM#5
CustomOpportunities(1-10yearpayback)ListuptofiveEnergyConservationMeasures(ECMs)thatrepresentpotentialopportunitiesforthisfacility.ECM#1
ECM#2
ECM#3
ECM#4
ECM#5
EstimatedAnnualEnergyUsage
Electric kWh • ProvideanorderofmagnitudeestimateoftheannualenergyusageforthisfacilityinkWhandtherms.
• Providebackup/supportinginformationifavailable.Gas therms
EstimatedAnnualEnergySavings(retro-commissioningmeasuresonly)
Electric kWh
• ProvideanestimateoftheannualenergysavingsexpectedfromtheRCxmeasuresforthisfacility.
• ThisestimatemaybeexpressedinkWhandthermsorasa%oftheexistingannualenergyusage.Ifpresentingasa%,pleaseprovidethefacility'sexistingannualenergyusageinkWhand/ortherms.
• Providebackup/supportinginformationifavailable.Gas therms
EstimatedSurveyCost
$• Reviewtheprogramoverviewtabtoensureagoodworkingknowledgeofthe
programrequirements.• ProvideanestimateoftheRSP’ssurveycostforthisproject.
RequestedSurveyStipend
$
• Provideanestimateofthecosttomeettheapplicationphaserequirements.(Itisestimatedthiswilltypicallyinclude1-2weeksofeffortandrepresent5-10%ofthetotalsurveycost.)(cappedat$15,000fordual-fuelcustomersand$7,500forsingle-fuelcustomers)
EstimatedCompletionDate(mm/dd/yyyy)
• Completionofthesurveyandthe0-1yearpaybackprojects.
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AmerenIllinoisCustomerAcknowledgementandSignature–ScreeningIcertifythatallInformationprovidediscorrecttothebestofmyknowledge,andIgivetheCompany’spermissiontosharemyrecordswiththeIllinoisCommerceCommission,oritscontractors,whoplantoevaluatemyenergyusage.Additionally,IwillallowreasonableaccesstomypropertytoverifytheinstallationandperformanceoftheEnergyEfficiencyMeasuresthatareeligibleforincentivesunderthePrograms.
Bycheckingthisboxandsigningbelow,IcertifythatIhaveread,understoodandagreetotheTermsandConditionsattheendofthisform(p.22).IunderstandandagreethattheTermsandConditions(p.22)applytoallphasesofthisproject.Applicationswillnotbeacceptedas“complete”unlessthisboxischecked.
PrintName:__________________________________________________Title:__________________________________________
Signature:____________________________________________________Date(mm/dd/yyyy):_____________________________ElectronicsignaturesallowedandacceptedbytheBusinessProgram.Typingyournameaboveconstitutesavalidelectronicsignature.
StipendPaymentRelease
Stipendcheckpayableto:CompleteandsubmitthefollowinginformationonlyiftheincentivepaymentistobepaidtoanentityotherthantheAmerenIllinoiscustomerofrecord,listedinTable1ofthisapplication.
CompanyName
SignedW-9formisrequireddocumentation:ClickhereforablankW-9form
MailingAddress City State Zip
ContactName Title
E-mailAddress Phone Ext. Fax
IamauthorizingthepaymentoftheincentiveassociatedwiththeLargeFacilitiesRetro-CommissioningStipendto:
AmerenIllinoisCustomer(nosignaturerequired)
RSPorotherentity:IunderstandandagreethatIwillnotbereceivingthestipendincentivepaymentfromAmerenIllinois.IalsounderstandandagreethatmyreleaseofpaymenttoathirdpartydoesnotexemptmefromtheprogramrequirementsandTermsandConditions(p.22)specifiedattheendofthisapplication.
AmerenIllinoisCustomerName(Company)_____________________________________________________________________
PrintName:___________________________________________________Title:________________________________________
Signature:____________________________________________________Date(mm\dd\yyyy):____________________________ElectronicsignaturesarenotacceptedinthissignatureblockifthepaymentisgoingtoanentityotherthantheAmerenIllinoisCustomer.TheAmerenIllinoisCustomermustsignthissection,byhand,andsubmittotheprogram.
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ApplicationPhase
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ApplicationPhaseCompletingthisportionoftheapplicationisthesecondstepinapplyingforincentivemoneyforyourLargeFacilitiesRCxproject.Tobegintheprocess,completeandsubmittheitemslistedinthischecklist.
RSPSurveyProposalRequirements(Includeassupplementaldocumentationtotheincentiveapplication):• ProvidedonRSP’sletterhead• Includesurveyscope,cost,andterms
EnergySavingCalculations(Includeassupplementaldocumentationtotheincentiveapplication):• ProvidebasiccalculationstosupportthesavingsestimateinTable2band2c• Outlinethecontributionofeachexpectedenergysavingmeasure• Provideanestimateoftheexistingannualenergyusageforthefacility(kWhandtherms)
WalkthroughSurveyReportRequirements(Includeassupplementaldocumentationtotheincentiveapplication):• Conductanon-sitevisittoconfirmtheexistingconditions • IncludeanequipmentlistfortheexistingHVACandcentralplantsystems• Noteanyunusualconditionsorchallengesassociatedwiththisfacility • Identifyanyrisksassociatedwiththesurvey,implementation,orverificationphasesoftheproject(inaccessibleareas,plantshutdown
requiredtoimplementmeasures,etc)BuildingComparisonScores(Includeassupplementaldocumentationtotheincentiveapplication):
• PleaseprovideEnergyUtilizationIndex(EUI):www.energystar.gov/ia/business/tools_resources/new_bldg_design/2003_CBECSPerformanceTargetsTable.pdf
• PleaseprovideENERGYSTAR®benchmarkscore.ThisscoreisestablishedthroughtheuseoftheENERGYSTARPortfolioManagertool.www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=evaluate_performance.bus_portfoliomanager
ApplicationPhaseChecklistScreeningToolsubmittedandapprovedSurveyScopeandSavingsEstimates(Tables2a,2b,&2c)Customersignature(AcknowledgementandSignatureBlock)RSPSurveyProposalEnergySavingCalculationsWalkthroughSurveyReportBuildingComparisonScoresLIRFforrequestsover$25,000(survey+implementationincentive)
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LargeFacilitiesRetro-CommissioningApplicationTable2a-SURVEYSCOPE(ExistingEquipment)
SurveyScopeCheckallthatapply
EnergyManagementControlSystemLightingControlSystemHVACBuildingEnvelopePumpingSystemsHeatingSystemsBoilerPlantOther(Pleasespecifybelow)
Pro-FormaEstimates
Energysavingsmeasures(listofmeasureswith0-1yearpayback)
Energysavingsmeasures(listofmeasureswith1-10yearpayback)
SurveyCost($)SurveyIncentive–70%ofsurveycost($)
[40%ifgas-orelectric-only]
Table2b-SURVEYESTIMATEFORELECTRICMEASURES(ExistingEquipment)
EnterkWhSaved Incentivizedat2cents/kWh= $
A EstimatedAnnualkWhSavings (0-1yearpaybackmeasuresonly,fortheentiresystem) (kWh)
B YourElectricRate(moneyspentonelectricityforayear)dividedby(kWh
usedinayear)Cents/kWh
C EstimatedSavings AxB $
D EstimatedImplementationCost (The0-1yearpaybackmeasuresonly) $
E SimplePayback D÷C (years)
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Table2c-SURVEYESTIMATEFORGASMEASURES(ExistingEquipment)
EnterThermsSaved Incentivizedat30cents/therm=$
A EstimatedAnnualThermSavings (0-1yearpaybackmeasuresonly,fortheentiresystem) (Therms)
B YourGasRate(moneyspentongasforayear)dividedby(therms
usedinayear)(Centspertherm)
C EstimatedSavings AxB $
D EstimatedImplementationCost (The0-1yearpaybackmeasuresonly) $
E SimplePayback D÷C (years)
AmerenIllinoisCustomerAcknowledgementandSignature–Application
EstimatedSurveyCompletionDate(mm/dd/yyyy)__________________________________________________________________
Estimatedimplementationcompletiondate(mm/dd/yyyy)__________________________________________________________
Estimateverificationsurveycompletiondate(mm/dd/yyyy)_________________________________________________________
Bysigningbelow,IcertifythatallInformationprovidediscorrecttothebestofmyknowledge.Thereissupportfromfacilitymanagementtoinvestintheimplementationofenergysavingmeasuresidentifiedintheretro-commissioningsurvey(minimuminvestmentcostlistedinRowDofTable2band2c)
PrintName:__________________________________________________Title:___________________________________________
Signature:____________________________________________________Date(mm/dd/yyyy):______________________________Electronicsignaturesarenotacceptedinthissignatureblock.TheAmerenIllinoisCustomermustsignthissection,byhand,andsubmittotheprogram.
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SurveyPhase
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SurveyPhaseCompletingthisphaseisthirdstepinapplyingforincentivemoneyforyourLargeFacilitiesRCxproject.Tobegintheprocess,completeandsubmittheitemslistedinthischecklist.
SurveyPhaseGuidelines• Surveyphasemustbeinitiatedwithin30daysofpre-approvalletterorincentivesmaybeatrisk.• ImplementationPlanmustbesubmittedtocustomerandEnergyEfficiencyrepresentativeatleastoneweekpriortopresentation
meeting.• ImplementationPlanPresentationMeetingmustbeheldandmustincludecustomer,LargeFacilitiesRSP,andEnergyEfficiency
representativeorincentivesmaybeatrisk.Withoutthismeeting,theimplementationincentivewillnotbeprovided.• ProgramCommitmentFormmustbesignedandcompletedwithinoneweekofImplementationPlanPresentationMeeting.• RepairsmaybeinitiatedpriortosubmittalofImplementationPlanifnecessarytomaintainprojectschedule.
ImplementationPlanPresentationMeetingGuidelines:• Thismeetingmaybeconductedatthecustomer’sfacility,viaconferencecall,orviawebinar.• MeetingparticipantsmustincludeRSP,customer,andEnergyEfficiencyrepresentative.• RSPtoreviewretro-commissioningsurveyfindingsincluding:
o 0-1yearpaybackmeasurestobeimplementedunderRCxInitiative.o 1-10yearpaybackmeasureswhichmaybeimplementedunderCustomInitiative.
• Customertoaddressthefollowingissues:o Comments/questionsonRetro-CommissioningImplementationPlan.o Reviewofenergyefficiencymeasurescustomerplanstoimplementtomeetminimumenergysavingsrequirement.o Updatedscheduleforimplementationphase.
• EnergyEfficiencyrepresentativetoaddressthefollowingissues:o Comments/questionsonRetro-CommissioningImplementationPlan.o Reviewofprogramrequirementsforimplementationandverificationphases.o Requestforcompletedprogramcommitmentformasafollowuptothismeeting.
Ifyouhavequestionsorareuncertainhowtoproceed,pleasecontactprogramrepresentativesviaemail:[email protected].
Surveyphasechecklist
Writtenconfirmationofestimatedsurveycompletiondate(sentviae-mailtotheprogram,providedbyRSP)CopyofP.O.toRSPdocumentinginitiationofthesurveyphaseElectronicsubmittalofImplementationPlanImplementationPlanPresentationMeetingCompletedTable3-SurveyChecklistCompletedReport,perTable4-ImplementationPlanReportOutlineCompletedTable5-ProgramCommitmentForm
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Table3–LargeFacilitiesRetro-CommissioningSurveyChecklistThisisachecklistofsomepotentialenergysavingsopportunitiesforconsiderationinlargefacilities.Pleaseusethisasastartingpoint–donotlimityoursurveytothesecheckpoints.
SystemsthatsimultaneouslyheatandcoolInoperableeconomizersPumpswiththrottleddischargesHVACequipmentsetpointsandruntimeschedulesthatdonotcorrelatewithactualbuildinguseLightingcontrolschedulesthatdonotcorrelateImproperbuildingpressurizationShortcyclingofequipmentVariablefrequencydrivesthatoperateatunnecessarilyhighorconstantspeedsOccupancysensorsandphotocellswhicharenotcalibratedorarenotfunctioningasintendedOfficeequipmentwithpowermanagementfeaturesdisabledAirinfiltrationthroughwindows,doors,walls,androofHVACSystemswhichhavenotbeenrecentlytested,adjusted,andbalancedLackofcleaningofairsideheattransfersurfacesandfilters(filterreplacementenergysavingscannotbeclaimedtowardsprojectenergysavingsrequirements)Roomthermostats,ductthermostats,humidistats,andtemperaturesensorsrequiringcalibrationInoperableormalfunctioningdampersandvalvecontrolsChilled-watersystemsnotutilizingautomatedchilled-waterresetChilled-watersystemsrequiringchillertubecleaningandimprovewatertreatmentImprovedboilercontrolsSteamtrapmaintenanceOzonelaundrysystems(lessenhotwaterusage)LowflowshowerheadsandfaucetaeratorsHeatrecoverychillersHeatrecoveryheatexchangersInstallhigh-efficiencyboilersorretrofitboilerburnersInstalleconomizersInstallinsulationarounddomestichotwatertanks,steamandhotwaterdistributionlines,condensatereturnlines,deaeratortanks,andboilerfeedwaterstoragetanksRepairorupgradetheheatinginsulationsurfacesofboilersAdjustboilerblowdownratesRetrofitnaturalgasfryers,griddles,hot-foodholdingcabinets,ovens,andsteamcookerswithmoreefficientmodels
Table4–ImplementationPlanOutlineNOTE:ThisoutlineisintendedasaguidelinefortheImplementationPlanreportandmaybemodifiedbasedonthescopeofRCxSurveyforeachproject.
ExecutiveSummaryFacilityProfileSummaryofFacilityEligibilityrequirements,includingconditionedversusnon-conditionedsquarefootageEUIandENERGYSTARBenchmarkScoresandSupportingInformationEnergyManagementControlSystemDrawingsandSequenceofOperationsLightingControlSystemDrawingsandSequenceofOperationsHVACandLightingDrawings(asapplicabletoprojectscope)Air-HandlingUnits(AHUs)designflow,powerrequirements,andcontroltypesFacilityPerformanceBaselinesDiagnosisofOperatingandComfortProblemsIdentificationofComponentFailuresandEquipmentPerformanceDegradationRecommendationandPrioritizationofSpecificMaintenanceMeasures,ControlChanges,BalancingChangesandEquipmentImprovementsCapitalImprovementMeasuresandRecommendationsDocumentationofrecommendedchangesinoperatingprocedures(postimplementation)Documentationofenergysavingsandcomfortimprovements(postinstallation)RecommendationsforongoingtrackingofthefacilityenergyandcomfortbalanceSavingsCalculations
Electronicsubmittalofsurveydata(powerandpressurereadings)ElectronicsubmittalofsavingscalculationsorsimulationinputsandassumedperformancecurvesSavingsfromnon-automatedadjustmentsshouldnotbeclaimed(e.g.routinechilledwaterresetadjustmentsbyfacilityengineer)Motorefficienciesshouldbebasedonmotornameplate(orNEMApremiumefficiencyifnameplatenotaccessible)Pumpandfanloadfactorsshouldbemeasuredwherepractical.Ifnotmeasured,then65%shouldbeused.
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Table5–ProgramCommitmentFormAmerenIllinoisCustomerNameandContactInformation
Company MailingAddress ContactPerson EmailAddress
CompanyPhone CompanyFax ContactPhone ContactCell
Retro-CommissioningServiceProvider(RSP)NameandContactInformationCompany MailingAddress ContactPerson EmailAddress
CompanyPhone CompanyFax ContactPhone ContactCell
Retro-CommissioningSurveyRecommendationsThefollowingsurveyrecommendationswillbeimplementedbythecustomertomeettheminimumsavingsrequirements:(PleasebrieflylistthemeasurestobeimplementedhereandattachacopyoftheRSP’sRCxImplementationPlandescribingthesemeasuresindetail.)
SavingsandIncentiveInformation
A $ RSPSurveyCost
B $ AmerenIllinoisSurveyIncentive(foundinthepre-approvalletter)
C $ AmerenIllinoisElectricImplementationIncentive2centsperkWhsaved
D $ AmerenIllinoisGasImplementationIncentive30centsperthermsaved
E kWh MinimumAnnualSavingsRequirement(foundinthepre-approvalletter)
F kWh PlannedkWhsavingsofthe0-1yearmeasurestobeimplemented
G Cents/kWh Yourelectricrate
H $ Estimatedannualelectricalsavings(FxG)
I Therms MinimumAnnualGasSavingsRequirement(foundinthepre-approvalletter)
J Therms Plannedthermsavingsofthe0-1yearmeasurestobeimplemented
K Cents/Therm Yourgasrate
L $ Estimatedannualgassavings(JxK)
M $ Estimatedcostofplannedmeasures(excludessurveycost;laborcanbeviaRSP,othercontractor,orin-house)
N Years Paybackofplannedmeasures(M÷(H+L))(Mustbelessthan1year)
ProgramCommitmentTermsandConditions• MinimumannualsavingsrequirementmustbemetviatheimplementationofmeasureslistedonthisformonorbeforeDecember31,2019,the
programyeardeadline.• Failuretoproceedwiththeimplementationofthelistedmeasuresand/orfailuretomeettheprogramyeardeadlinemayresultintheforfeitof
incentives.• ConfirmationofmeasuresimplementationviathesubmittalofaverificationreportbytheRetro-CommissioningServiceProviderisrequiredduring
theVerificationPhase.
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AmerenIllinoisCustomerAcknowledgementandSignature–CommitmentIhavereviewedtheRetro-CommissioningImplementationPlanwiththeRetro-commissioningServiceProviderandwithanEnergyEfficiencyprogramrepresentative.Iampreparedtoimplementtheenergysavingsmeasuresinordertomeettheminimumannualenergysavingsrequirementsandtheprogramyeardeadlineasdescribedinthisapplication.Furthermore,Iunderstandthatanoutsidecontractormayrequestpermissiontoverifythattheprojectwascompletedasstatedintheapplication,andIwillagreetothisinspection.
Bycheckingthisboxandsigningbelow,IcertifythatIhaveread,understoodandagreetotheTermsandConditionsintheparagraphabove.Applicationswillnotbeacceptedas“complete”unlessthisboxischecked.
PrintName:_____________________________________________Title:________________________________________
Signature:___________________________________Date(mm/dd/yyyy):______________________________________ElectronicsignaturesallowedandacceptedbytheBusinessProgram.Typingyournameaboveconstitutesavalidelectronicsignature.
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ImplementationPhase
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ImplementationPhaseCompletingtheImplementationPhaseisthefourthstepinapplyingforincentivemoneyforyourLargeFacilitiesRCxproject.Tobegintheprocess,completeandsubmittheitemslistedinthischecklist.
ImplementationPhaseGuidelines• Implementationofretro-commissioningmeasuresmaybeaccomplishedbyinhouseresources,localcontractor,yourRSPora
combinationoftheseresources.• Implementationphasemustbeinitiatedwithin30daysafterthesurveypresentationmeetingtoavoidputtingtheprojectincentives
atrisk.• Measuresthatrequireascheduledplantshutdownareanexceptiontothe30daydeadline.
Pleasesendallreportsviae-mailtotheprogramviaemail:IllinoisBusinessProjects@ameren.com.Pleasebesuretoincludeyourprojectnumberinthesubjectlineoftheemail.
ImplementationPhaseChecklist
Providenotificationbye-mailtotheRSPandEnergyEfficiencyrepresentativethattheimplementationphasehasstarted.Provideanupdatebye-mailtotheRSPandEnergyEfficiencyrepresentativestatingtheestimatedcompletiondatefortheimplementationphase.Providenotificationbye-mailtotheRSPandEnergyEfficiencyrepresentativethattheimplementationphaseiscomplete.
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VerificationPhase
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VerificationPhaseCompletingthisphaseisthefifthstepinapplyingforincentivemoneyforyourLargeFacilitiesRCxproject.Tobegintheprocess,completeandsubmittheitemslistedinthischecklist.
VerificationPhaseGuidelines:• ProjectverificationwillbeconductedbytheRSPusingTable6.• Everyprojectisrequiredtohaveapost-installinspectionconductedbyEnergyEfficiencystaff.• Theintentoftheverificationsurveyistoconductaspotcheckoftheenergy-efficiencymeasuresagreedtointheprogramcommitment
formtoverifythatthosemeasureshavebeenimplemented.
Ifyouareconsideringchangestoyourscopeofwork,itisimperativethatyoucontacttheEnergyEfficiencystaff.Programrepresentativeswillprovideinformationonhowthesechangeswillimpactyoursavings/incentiveandthenecessarystepsrequiredtorequestincentivechanges.
Table6–VerificationSurveyForm–tobecompletedbytheRSP(mayincludemultiplecopiesofthissheetifnecessary)CustomerCompanyName:
RSPCompanyName:
Project#(fromyourpre-approvalletter):Completeasectionbelowforeachsurveyconducted.Theoptionsfor“SurveyType”include:
HeatingSystemsEMCS
HVACBoilerPlant
BuildingEnvelopeOther(lightingcontrols,etc.)
Survey1
TypeofSurvey:
DescriptionofMeasure: DescriptionofSurveyApproach:
DiscrepanciesNoted:Y/NandComments: SatisfactoryImplementation:Y/NandComments:
Date:(mm/dd/yyyy)
Survey2
TypeofSurvey:
DescriptionofMeasure: DescriptionofSurveyApproach:
DiscrepanciesNoted:Y/NandComments: SatisfactoryImplementation:Y/NandComments:
Date:(mm/dd/yyyy)
Survey3
TypeofSurvey:
DescriptionofMeasure: DescriptionofSurveyApproach:
DiscrepanciesNoted:Y/NandComments: SatisfactoryImplementation:Y/NandComments:
Date:(mm/dd/yyyy)
VerificationPhaseChecklistThecustomershallnotifytheRSPandEnergyEfficiencyrepresentativethattheimplementationphasehasbeencompletedandthattheverificationsurveycanbeconducted.TheRSPshallscheduleandconducttheverificationsurveyusingTable6.Attheconclusionoftheverificationsurvey,theRSPshallsubmittheverificationformtoAmerenIllinoiswithacopytothecustomer(Table6).Thisformwillrepresentthefinaldocumentationfortheproject.Inadditiontothecompletedverificationform,includeacopyofallinvoicesthatrelatetotheproject.
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Survey4
TypeofSurvey:DescriptionofMeasure: DescriptionofSurveyApproach:
DiscrepanciesNoted:Y/NandComments: SatisfactoryImplementation:Y/NandComments:
Date:(mm/dd/yyyy)
Survey5
TypeofSurvey:DescriptionofMeasure: DescriptionofSurveyApproach:
DiscrepanciesNoted:Y/NandComments: SatisfactoryImplementation:Y/NandComments:
Date:(mm/dd/yyyy)
AmerenIllinoisCustomerandRSPAcknowledgementandSignature-Verification
Icertifythatallinformationprovidediscorrecttothebestofmyknowledge.
Bycheckingthisboxandsigningbelow,IconfirmthattheupgradeshavebeencompletedatthefacilitylocationasspecifiedintheVerificationSurveyForm(Table6).Applicationswillnotbeacceptedas“complete”unlessthisboxischecked.
CompanyName(AmerenIllinoisCustomer):_________________________________________________________________
ProjectNumber(FromPre-ApprovalLetter):_________________________________________________________________
ProjectCompletionDate:(mm/dd/yyyy)___________________________________________________________________Completionisdefinedasallmeasurescompletedandequipmentinstalledandoperational.
AmerenIllinoisCustomerSignature
PrintName:________________________________________________________________Title:____________________________________
Signature:_______________________________________________________Date:(mm/dd/yyyy)________________________________
RSPSignature
PrintName:______________________________________________________Title:______________________________________________
Signature:_______________________________________________________Date:(mm/dd/yyyy)________________________________
Electronicsignaturesarenotacceptedinthissignatureblock.TheAmerenIllinoisCustomerandRSPmustsignthissection,byhand,andsubmittotheprogram.
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LargeFacilitiesRetro-CommissioningApplicationTermsandConditions1. DEFINITIONS:Inadditiontotermsdefinedelsewhereherein,whenanyoneofthefollowingtermsisusedintheseTermsandConditions,whereinthefirstletteriswrittenwithacapitalletter,thenthattermshallhavethefollowingdefinition.Wordsimportingpersonsincludecorporation,andwordsimportingonlythesingularincludethepluralandviceversawhenthecontextrequires.a)“AmerenIllinois”shallmeanAmerenIllinoisCompanyd/b/aAmerenIllinois.b)“Application”shallmeantheCustomercompleteddocumentusedtoapplyforcashincentives,programTermsandConditions,andanyotherappropriateapplication-specificdocumentation.c)“ApplicationGuide”shallmeanthedownloadablefile(PDFformat)thatincludes:directionsforcompletingtheApplication,Customereligibilitycriteria,andanyotherappropriatedocumentation.d)“Customer”shallmeananEligibleCustomerwhohassubmittedanApplicationforincentivemoneyusingtheirAmerenIllinoisaccountnumber.TheCustomershallbecomeapartytotheagreementuponacceptanceofCustomer’sApplicationbyAmerenIllinois.e)“CustomInitiative”shallmeanthoseprojectsassociatedwithincentivesthatarenotStandardorStreetlightingInitiatives,includingbutnotlimitedto:Custom,NewConstructionLighting,andFeasibilityStudy.See1.k)belowforalistofStandardInitiativeApplications.f)“EEM”shallmeanenergyefficiencymeasures.g)“EligibleCustomers”shallmeannon-residentialelectricand/orgasCustomersofAmerenIllinois.EachapplicationhasdifferenteligibilityrequirementsforDeliveryServicerates(DS#forelectric,GDS#forgas)tobeeligibleforthatprogram.Refertothespecificprogramapplicationstodetermineifyourbusinessiseligibleforthatapplication.TheAmerenIllinoisincentivepaymentsareawardedonlytoEligibleCustomersforequipmentthatisownedbythemandinstalledintheAmerenIllinoisserviceareaatthelocationthatcorrespondswiththeAmerenIllinoisaccountnumberlistedintheApplication.AllEligibleCustomersareultimatelyresponsibleforcompliancewiththeseTermsandConditions.h)“Facility”shallmeanasinglepremisethat,ingeneral,consistsofacontiguoustractoflandseparatedbynothingmorethanastreet,alley,orrailroadright-of-way,whereallbuildingsand/orenergy-consumingdevicesareownedbyasingleCustomer.i)“NewConstruction”shallincludeconstructionofnewbuildings,change-of-useofexistingbuildingsorland,additionstoexistingbuildings,orwhentwoormorebuildingsystemsarerenovated,suchasshellandheating,heatingandlighting,etc.j)“Pre-approval”shallmeanwrittennotificationtoCustomerofamaximumpre-approvedincentiveamountthroughaPre-approvalletter,whichAmerenIllinoisissuesafterreviewoftheCustomer’sApplication.k)“QualifyingEnergyEfficiencyMeasures(EEMs)”shallmeaneither(i)standardgasorelectricEEMs(i.e.,measuresfoundonanyoftheStandardInitiativeapplications:Lighting,VFD,HVAC,SpecialtyEquipment,SteamTrap,andLeakSurveyandRepair);or(ii)measureseligibleundertheCustomInitiativeapprovedbyAmerenIllinois;or(iii)measuresfoundintheStreetlightingorRetro-commissioningInitativeasidentifiedinofficialprogrammaterialsfoundontheAmerenIllinoisEnergyEfficiencywebsite.Technologiesthatpurporttosaveenergythroughreductionofvoltage,demand,orpowerconditioningarenotQualifyingEEMs.EEMsthatdisplaceelectricalenergyuseornaturalgastoanotherfuel(i.e.,fuelswitchingproposals)arenotQualifyingEEMs.Otherthangeothermalprojects,renewableenergyprojects(solar,windpower,etc.)arealsonoteligibleforincentivesunderthisprogram.Unlessexplicitlypre-approved,EEMsmustbenewandcoveredbywarranties.NaturalGas(gas)incentivesdonotincludepropaneorbutanemeasures.l)“StandardInitiative”shallmeanthoseprojectsassociatedwithStandardgasorelectricEEMs.StandardInitiativeincludesthefollowing:Lighting(notNewConstructionLighting),VFD,HVAC,SpecialtyEquipment,SteamTrapand/orLeakSurveyandRepair.SeetheAmerenIllinoisEnergyEfficiencywebsiteforapplications(AmerenIllinoisSavings.com).2. OWNERSHIPOFCAPACITYAND/ORENVIRONMENTALCREDITS:a)EEMspurchasedandinstalledinpartthroughincentivesprovidedbythisprogramarethepropertyoftheCustomer,subjecttoanylimitationscontainedwithintheseTermsandConditions.b)Notwithstandingtheabove,unlessotherwiserequestedinwritingbytheCustomerpriortoinstallationoftheEEMs,AmerenIllinoisholdssolerightstoanysystemcapacitycreditsandenvironmentalcreditsthatmaybeassociatedwithEEMsforwhichincentivesfromAmerenIllinoiswerereceived,andAmerenIllinoiscandisposeofthesecreditsinanymannerauthorizedbylaworregulation.c)InnoeventshallactivityassociatedwithanyenergyorenvironmentalcreditsnotedinSection2(b)resultininterferencewiththeCustomer’ssolediscretiontooperateEEMsasapprovedinhis/herincentiveaward.3.PRE-APPROVALForallApplications,AmerenIllinoisisnotobligatedtoawardanyincentivepaymentunlessPre-approvalisgranted.Further,AmerenIllinoiswillnotpayincentivesforanyEEMsorderedoranypurchaseordergeneratedpriortothedateofthePre-approvalletter,UNLESS,therequestedincentiveislessthan$10,000onanyStandardInitiativeApplication(see1.jabove).Pre-approvalreservesincentivefundsforaperioduptotheEstimatedCompletionDateprovidedinthePre-approvalletter.AftertheEstimatedCompletionDate,AmerenIllinoismayrevokethePre-approvalletterandassociatedincentivefunds.CustomerisresponsibleforensuringapplicationisaccurateandequipmentmeetseligibilityrequirementsinordertoreceivethePre-approvalincentivepayment.4.POST-INSTALLATIONVERIFICATION:AmerenIllinoisisnotobligatedtomakeanyincentivepaymentuntilithasperformedasatisfactorypost-installationverification.ThisprovisionmaybewaivedatthesolediscretionofAmerenIllinois.5. INCENTIVEPAYMENTAMOUNTS:a) Incentivecaps(perprogramyearforafacility)aredefinedasfollows:
i) Standard,Custom,andRetro-Commissioningapplications:Electricincentivesarecappedat$500,000perproject.Gasincentivesarecappedat$100,000perproject.ii) IncentivesawardedundertheStaffingGrantwillbepro-ratedbasedupontheenergysavingsachievedcomparedtotheacceptedsavingsinthestaffinggrantpre-approvalletter,uptothepre-approvedstaffinggrantincentiveamount.SeetheStaffingGrantApplicationforfurthercriteria.
iii) NewConstructionLightingincentivesarecappedat$100,000.iv) FeasibilityStudy–themaximumincentivepaymentforasingleFeasibilityStudyiscappedat$20,000.SeetheFeasibilityStudyapplicationforfurtherdetails.v) LeakSurveyandRepair–thecappedincentiveis$20,000foracompressedairLeakSurveyandRepairproject.SeetheLeaksSurveyandRepairapplicationforfurthercriteria.vi) Metering&Monitoring–themaximumtotalincentivepaymentforMetering&Monitoringis$22,000.SeetheMetering&Monitoringapplicationforfurtherdetails.
b)AmerenIllinoisreservestherighttoadjustand/ornegotiatetheincentiveamount,baseduponitsindependentassessmentofappropriatesavingsorcostestimates.c) OnceanincentiveApplicationispre-approved,AmerenIllinoiswillpaynomorethanthepre-approvedincentiveamount.d) AmerenIllinoisreservestherighttocapincentivesat$10,000forStandardprojectsthatdidnotobtainpre-approval.e)IncentivesforStandardorNewConstructionapplicationswillbecappedattheprojectcost,whichincludesmaterialcostandexternallaborcost(Internallaborisnotconsideredintheprojectcost).SteamTrapSurveysareeligibleforincentiveswheninternallaborisusedpertheguidelinesoftheSteamTrapapplication.
6. MONITORINGANDEVALUATIONFOLLOW-UPVISITS:CustomergrantsAmerenIllinoisandanyofitsagents,therighttomakefollow-upvisits,inspectionsorsurveysoftheCustomer’sfacilityduringthe36monthsfollowingthecompletiondateoftheprojectatatimeconvenienttotheCustomer.IfAmerenIllinoisdiscoversthattheEEMswerenotactuallyandproperlyinstalledorweresubsequentlydisconnectedwithin36monthsafterinstallation,AmerenIllinoisshallbeentitledtomoneydamagesequaltothetotalamountofincentivepaymentsmadeplusinterest.7. CHANGESIN/CANCELLATIONOFTHEPROGRAM:a)AmerenIllinoismaychangetheprogramrequirements,incentives,ortheseTerms&Conditionsatanytimewithoutnotice,includingsuspendingacceptanceofApplications,denialofApplicationsalreadyreceived,orterminatingtheprogram.b)Intheeventofprogramchange,ApplicationsthathavebeengrantedPre-approvalwillbeprocessedtocompletionundertheTerms&ConditionsineffectatthetimeofPre-approvalbyAmerenIllinois.c)CashincentivesundertheAmerenIllinoisprogramsareofferedonafirst-come,first-servedbasisandaresubjecttoprojectandCustomereligibility,andtheavailabilityoffunds.8. LIMITATIONOFLIABILITYANDINDEMNIFICATION:a)AMERENILLINOIS’TOTALLIABILITYTOCUSTOMERUNDERTHESETERMSANDCONDITIONS,ORANYOTHERREQUIREMENTOFCUSTOMER’SAPPLICATIONORCONDITIONOFINCENTIVEAWARDSHALLBELIMITEDTOPAYINGTHEINCENTIVEPAYMENTSSPECIFIEDINTHEAPPLICATIONORPRE-APPROVALLETTERS.AMERENILLINOIS,ITSPARENT,AFFILIATESANDSUBSIDIARIES,ANDTHEIRDIRECTORS,OFFICERS,EMPLOYEES,ORAGENTSSHALLNOTBELIABLETOTHECUSTOMERORFORANYDAMAGESINTORT(INCLUDINGNEGLIGENCE)CAUSEDBYANYACTIVITIESASSOCIATEDWITHTHISAPPLICATION;LOSSOFPROFITSORREVENUE;LOSSOFUSEOFCUSTOMER'SPROPERTY,EQUIPMENTORPOWERSYSTEM;INCREASEDCOSTSOFANYKIND,INCLUDINGBUTNOTLIMITEDTOCAPITALCOST,FUELCOSTANDCOSTOFPURCHASEDORREPLACEMENTPOWER;ORANYSPECIAL,INDIRECT,CONSEQUENTIALORINCIDENTALDAMAGESWHATSOEVER.BYPARTICIPATINGINTHEAMERENILLINOISPROGRAM,CUSTOMERAGREESTOWAIVEANYCLAIMS,EXCEPTASPROVIDEDINTHISARTICLE8.a)ABOVE,ANDFULLYRELEASESAMERENILLINOISFROMANYOTHERDAMAGES,OFANYKINDARISINGOUTOFORRELATEDTOCUSTOMER’SAPPLICATION.b)TheCustomershalldefend,protect,indemnify,andholdharmlessAmerenIllinois,itsparent,affiliateandsubsidiaries,andtheirrepresentativedirectors,officers,employees,andagentsfromandagainstallliabilities,losses,claims,damages,judgments,penalties,costsandexpenses(including,withoutlimitation,attorney’sfeesandexpenses)withrespecttoalldemands,claims,suits,causesofaction,and/orjudgmentsforinjuries,includingdeath,toanyperson,ofthirdparties,andforpropertydamageincurredbyorassessedagainstAmerenIllinoisarisingoutoforrelatingtoCustomer’sApplication.9. NOWARRANTIES:AmerenIllinoisdoesnotguaranteetheenergysavingsanditsparent,affiliates,employees,andagentsdonotmakeanyrepresentationsorwarrantiesofanykindregardingtheresultstobeachievedbytheEEMsortheadequacyorsafetyofsuchmeasures.AmerenIllinoisanditsparent,affiliates,employees,andagentsdonotendorse,guarantee,orwarrantanyparticularmanufacturer,contractororproduct,anditprovidesnowarranties,expressedorimplied,includinganyimpliedwarrantyofmerchantabilityorimpliedwarrantyoffitnessforanyproductorservices.AmerenIllinoishasnoobligationsregardinganddoesnotendorseorguaranteeanyclaims,promises,work,orequipmentmadeperformedorfurnishedbyanycontractorsorequipmentvendorsthatsellorinstallEEMs.10. CUSTOMERSHALLPAYALLTAXES:IncentivepaymentsreceivedbytheCustomeroranyThirdPartyPayeeunderthisAgreementmaybetaxablebythefederal,state,andlocalgovernment.TheCustomerisresponsiblefordeclaringandpayingallsuchtaxes,regardlessofwhoreceivestheincentive.a)Exceptasexpresslyprovidedherein,ifeitherAmerenIllinoisortheCustomerdesirestomodifytheseTermsandConditions,themodificationmustbeinwritingandsignedbyanauthorizedrepresentativeofthepartyagainstwhichenforcementofthemodificationissought.11. REMOVALOFEQUIPMENT:TheCustomeragrees,asaconditionofparticipationintheprogram,toremoveanddisposeofanyequipmentbeingreplacedbytheEEMsinaccordancewithallapplicablelaws,rules,andregulations.TheCustomerfurtheragreesnottoreinstallanyofreplacedequipmentanywhereinIllinois,ortransferittoanyotherpartyforinstallationinIllinois.12. CHOICEOFLAWANDDISPUTES.a)THESETERMSANDCONDITIONS,ORANYOTHERREQUIREMENTOFTHEAPPLICATIONGUIDEORCONDITIONOFINCENTIVEAWARDWILLBEGOVERNEDINALLRESPECTSBYTHELAWS,STATUTES,ANDREGULATIONSOFTHESTATEOFILLINOIS.AMERENILLINOISANDCUSTOMERHEREBYIRREVOCABLYANDUNCONDITIONALLYWAIVEANYRIGHTEITHERSUCHPARTYMAYHAVETOATRIALBYJURYORTOINITIATEORBECOMEAPARTYTOANYCLASSACTIONCLAIMSINRESPECTOFANYACTION,SUITORPROCEEDINGDIRECTLYORINDIRECTLYARISINGOUTOFORRELATINGTOTHISPROJECT.b)CustomeragreesthatanydisputearisingoutoforrelatedtheworkmanshiporperformanceofanEEMortheadequacyorsafetyorsuchmeasureshallberesolvedsolelybetweentheCustomerandeithertheEEMcontractororequipmentprovider(Rev14)