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Prescriptive Program Guide NB Power Industrial Energy Efficiency Services
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 PROGRAM INTRODUCTION......................................................................................... 3
2.0 ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA AND INCENTIVES ....................................................................... 3
2.1 ELIGIBLE CUSTOMER ............................................................................................... 3
2.2 ELIGIBLE PROJECTS .................................................................................................. 4
2.3 ELIGIBLE MEASURES ................................................................................................ 4
2.4 INCENTIVES ............................................................................................................. 4
3.0 PROGRAM STEPS ........................................................................................................ 5
4.0 GET STARTED! ............................................................................................................ 6
Disclaimer: The contents of this manual are meant to be used as a point of reference. If conflicting information is disclosed herein, the Participant Guide shall be taken as correct.
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1.0 PROGRAM INTRODUCTION
The Prescriptive track allows eligible customers to select energy efficiency measures from a defined list
that includes a corresponding per-unit incentive for quick and simple one-to-one retrofits. To be
eligible for the Prescriptive track, the proposed retrofit measures must match the requirements for the
high efficiency measures on the defined eligibility list. If, however, a measure does not appear on the
prescriptive eligibility list, the participant may be able to proceed using the custom track if they meet
the custom eligible participant criteria.
Appendix 1 illustrates the list of eligible prescriptive measures. The definition of a Small and Medium
Industrial customer for the program is as follows:
Small Industries: New Brunswick’s industrial customers with less than 750 kilowatt (kW) of
demand and an electricity consumption of less than 500,000 kilowatt hour (kWh) per year
and are under the Small Industrial Rate Schedule.
Medium Industries: New Brunswick’s industrial customers with less than 750 kW of
demand and an electricity consumption of 500,000 kWh per year or more and are under the
Small Industrial Rate Schedule.
Important Note: Please do not start the project or incur costs until notification has been given NB Power.
Please contact your industrial energy advisor.
The program is available to all qualifying participants on a first-come, first- serve basis. More
specifically, requirements for participation are considered as they are received, and approval and
allocation of qualified incentive funds will occur on a first-come, first-serve basis.
2.0 ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA AND INCENTIVES
The participant must satisfy all eligibility requirements presented in this section.
2.1 ELIGIBLE CUSTOMER
Eligible customer must:
Be classified under the Small Industrial Rate Schedule
Be located in the province of New Brunswick
Have authorization to have equipment installed
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2.2 ELIGIBLE PROJECTS
The following projects will be eligible for pre-determined incentive amounts:
Replacing existing equipment with more efficient equipment
Installation of new equipment to reduce the electricity consumption of existing processes
New plant, expansion of existing plant, or added production lines
2.3 ELIGIBLE MEASURES
The program will limit the prescriptive incentives to lighting and lighting controls, variable frequency and
variable speed drives, and compressed air equipment.
This list will continue to expand as the program matures and aims to provide incentives for standard
equipment used to produce most industrial systems.
2.4 INCENTIVES
Pre-approval is required for incentives over $10,000. If the project is less than $10,000, the customer can apply for a rebate once the product is installed. Incentives are determined by the quantity of installed equipment. The incentive maximums are shown in Table 1.
Industry Category Incentive Maximum
Small Eligible Measures
Maximum $40,000
Medium Eligible Measures
Maximum $60,000
Table 1: Incentive Maximums by Industry Category
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3.0 PROGRAM STEPS
STEP 1: CONTACT AN NB POWER INDUSTRIAL ENERGY ADVISOR
NB Power Industrial Energy Advisors will guide you through the Industrial Energy Efficiency Program.
Contact NB Power at 1 800 663-6272 option 5 or by email [email protected]
STEP 2: DEVELOP SCOPE
Scope refers to quotes for cost and a description of work. Work should not start before speaking with
an Industrial Energy Advisor. It is the participant’s responsibility to ensure the product will be eligible
for the program. If in doubt, check with your Industrial Energy Advisor. A scope of work and description
from a supplier will be required when applying for pre-approval.
STEP 3: GET PRE-APPROVAL
Once you determine the scope and cost of work, you must submit Pre-Approval documentation on
your project. Your Industrial Energy Advisor will send you the required documents. At the discretion of
your Industrial Energy Advisor, a pre-project site visit may be required. Pre-Approval may not be
required if project incentive will be less than $10,000.
STEP 4: CONDUCT WORK
Once you have been granted pre-approval, you may conduct your project.
STEP 5: REQUEST FOR PAYMENT
Once work is completed, it is time to request the incentive payment. Speak with your Industrial Energy
Advisor on the request for payment process if you have not already. A post-project site visit will be
scheduled once your payment claim has been submitted.
STEP 6: RECEIVE INCENTIVE PAYMENT
Once NB Power has approved your payment request, you will receive the incentive payment within 60
days of NB Power receiving all required documentation.
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4.0 GET STARTED!
If you still have questions about the Industrial Energy Efficiency Program after reading this guide, please contact the program staff.
By Mail: NB Power 35 Charlotte St., Suite 101 Saint John, NB E2L 2H3 By Phone or Fax: 1-800-663-6272, press 5 (Toll-Free) 506-643-7835 (Fax) By E-mail: [email protected] Online at: www.nbpower.com/industry Office hours: Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Atlantic)
APPENDIX 1:
ELIGIBLE MEASURES LIST
NB POWER INDUSTRIAL PRESCRIPTIVE PROGRAM Equipment Worksheet
LIGHTING Rebate Measures INDOOR LED LIGHTING TECHNOLOGIES
Measure Product Criteria Rebate
Amount
Decorative lamp - Includes common decorative shaped lamps
such as chandelier and candle lamps ENERGY STAR® Certified-
All $3
General use lamp - Includes omnidirectional lamps such as A
lamps and globes - ENERGY STAR® Certified
All $3
Reflector (directional) lamp - ENERGY STAR® Certified Small (≤ 20) $5
- Examples include R, BR, MR, PAR lamp shapes Large (> 20) $6
Downlight luminaire
- Includes recessed, surface, pendant, ceiling mounted luminaires, downlight solid state retrofit kit, inseparable solid state luminaires, wall sconces and wall sconce retrofit kits
- ENERGY STAR® Certified
400 – 999 lm $8
1000 – 2999 lm $15
≥ 3,000 lm $20
High-bay luminaire
(premium)
- Project replacing existing energy efficient lighting may not be eligible. Prior to purchasing and installing this product, we recommend submitting your application to ensure your project qualifies for the rebate
- Design Lights Consortium (DLC) Certified
10,000 – 19,999 lm $130
20,000 – 29,999 lm $200
30,000 – 39,999 lm $300
40,000 – 54,999 lm $400
≥ 55,000 lm $550
High-bay luminaire
(standard)
- Project replacing existing energy efficient lighting may not be eligible. Prior to purchasing and installing this product, we recommend submitting your application to ensure your project qualifies for the rebate
- Design Lights Consortium (DLC) Certified
10,000 – 19,999 lm $100
20,000 – 29,999 lm $160
30,000 – 39,999 lm $240
40,000 – 54,999 lm $320
≥ 55,000 lm $440
Low-bay luminaire - Includes retrofit kits - Design Lights Consortium (DLC) Certified
5000 – 9999 lm $30
≥ 10,000 lm $50
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LIGHTING Rebate Measures INDOOR LED LIGHTING TECHNOLOGIES
Measure Product Criteria Rebate
Amount
Stairwell and Passageway
Luminaire
- Used to replace non-dimmable stairwell fixture - Dims to < 25% full output when no occupants
are detected - Operates 24/7 - Design Lights Consortium (DLC) Certified
All $55
Troffers
- Luminaires for ambient lighting for interior spaces
- Includes retrofit kits - Design Lights Consortium (DLC) Certified
1×1 troffer $10
1×2 troffer $15
1×4 troffer $30
2×2 troffer $30
2×4 troffer $40
Linear Ambient Luminaire
- Includes DLC category: direct linear ambient luminaires and linear ambient luminaires with indirect components Includes retrofit kits
- Design Lights Consortium (DLC) Certified
≤ 2,499 lm $10
2,500 – 4,999 lm $20
5,000 – 9,999 lm $30
≥ 10,000 lm $50
Refrigerated Case
Luminaire
- Includes both horizontal and vertical lighting installed in refrigerator or freezer case
- Design Lights Consortium (DLC) Certified
All $6 / ft
Wall-Wash Luminaire - Illuminates walls in interior spaces - Design Lights Consortium (DLC) Certified
575 – 1199 lm $10
≥ 1,200 lm $20
Track or Mono-Point
Directional Luminaire
- Includes ceiling-mounted tracks or fixed single head
- Replacement lamps not eligible (such as PAR38) - Design Lights Consortium (DLC) Certified
All $15 / head
Linear Replacement Lamp - Designed to replace T8/T12/T5 fluorescent
lamps - Design Lights Consortium (DLC) Certified
2 foot $2.50
4 foot $4
U-Bend $5
Four-Pin Base replacement
lamps for CFLs - Designed to replace 4-pin compact fluorescent
lamps All $5
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LIGHTING Rebate Measures OUTDOOR LED TECHNOLOGIES
Measure Product Criteria Rebate
Amount
Full-Cutoff Wall-Mounted
Area Luminaire - Includes retrofit kits - Design Lights Consortium (DLC) Certified
300 – 1999 lm $15
2000 – 4999 lm $30
5000 – 14,999 lm $60
15,000 – 24,999 lm $100
≥ 25,000 lm $200
Non-Cutoff and Semi-Cutoff
Wall-mounted Area
Luminaire
- Prior to purchasing and installing this product, we recommend submitting your application to ensure your model qualifies for the rebate
- Design Lights Consortium (DLC) Certified
300 – 1999 lm $15
2000 – 4999 lm $30
5000 – 14,999 lm $60
15,000 – 24,999 lm $100
≥ 25,000 lm $200
Flood and Spot Luminaires
- Includes landscape, accent and architectural types
- Includes Retrofit Kits - Design Lights Consortium (DLC) Certified
250 – 999 lm $20
1000 – 4999 lm $40
5000 – 14,999 lm $100
15,000 – 29,999 lm $200
30,000 – 49,999 lm $400
≥ 50,000 lm $600
Pole/Arm–Mounted Area
Luminaire
- Includes retrofit kits - Roadway lighting not eligible - Design Lights Consortium (DLC) Certified
1000 – 4999 lm $25
5000 – 9999 lm $60
10,000 – 24,999 lm $160
25,000 – 39,999 lm $300
40,000 – 54,999 lm $350
≥ 55,000 lm $500
NB POWER INDUSTRIAL PRESCRIPTIVE PROGRAM Equipment Worksheet
LIGHTING Rebate Measures
Pole/Arm-Mounted
Decorative Luminaire
- Includes retrofit kits - Design Lights Consortium (DLC) Certified
1000 – 1999 lm $60
2000 – 5499 lm $75
≥ 5500 lm $150
Parking Garage Luminaire
- Projects replacing existing energy efficient lighting may not be eligible.
- Prior to purchasing and installing this product, we recommend submitting your application to ensure your model qualifies for the rebate
- Includes Retrofit kits - Design Lights Consortium (DLC) Certified
2000 – 6499 lm $125
≥ 6500 lm $150
LED Replacement Lamps for
HID Lamps
- Projects replacing HID lamps only Roadway lighting not eligible
- Design Lights Consortium (DLC) Certified
250 – 4999 lm $20
5000 – 9999 lm $40
≥ 10,000 lm $60
Fuel Pump Canopy
Luminaire
- Includes fuel pump canopy luminaires and retrofit kits
- Design Lights Consortium (DLC) Certified
2000-6999 lm $80
≥ 7000 lm $150
LIGHTING CONTROL
Measure Criteria Rebate
Amount
Occupancy Sensor – Wall-
Switch or Fixture Mounted
- For use with LED or fluorescent systems - The use of a program start ballast is recommended for fluorescent
systems.
$25
Occupancy Sensor – Ceiling or
Wall Remote Mounted - For use with LED or fluorescent systems - The use of a program start ballast is recommended for fluorescent systems
$60
Occupancy Sensor – Exterior
- Fixture must automatically shut off during the day by using a timer, photo-sensor or similar technology
- For use with LED or fluorescent systems The use of a program start ballast is recommended for fluorescent systems
$10
Daylight Controls – Wall or fix
mounted
- System commissioning is strongly recommended to ensure maximum energy savings
- For use with LED or fluorescent systems
$10
Daylight Controls – Ceiling
or Wall mounted
- System commissioning is strongly recommended to ensure maximum energy savings
- For use with LED or fluorescent systems
$40
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COMPRESSED AIR Rebate Measures AIR TANKS FOR LOAD & NO-LOAD COMPRESSORS
Product Criteria Compressor (min hp rating)
Minimum Tank Size (gallons)
Rebate Amount
Air tanks store compressed air,
which is injected into the
system when air pressure is
lower than required.
Compressors with load/no-load
controls are eligible for rebates.
The tank/receiver must meet or
exceed the minimum tank size
for the compressed-air system.
10 240 $350
15 400 $550
20 500 $700
25 660 $900
30 660 $900
35 1,060 $1,200
40 1,060 $1,200
CYCLING REFRIGERATED AIR DRYER
Product Criteria Capacity (CFM) Rebate Amount
Cycling refrigerated dryers
automatically turn on and off in
response to load instead of
running continuously.
Dryers up to 300 cubic feet per
minute (CFM) capacity are
eligible for rebates.
0 – 25 $25
26 – 50 $50
51 – 100 $100
101 – 150 $150
151 – 200 $200
201 – 250 $250
251 – 300 $350
AIR ENTRAINING NOZZLE & NO-LOSS DRAIN VALVES
Measure Product Criteria Rebate Amount
Air Entraining Nozzles
Air-entraining air nozzles are more energy-efficient than hand-
held/fixed air nozzles. They use less compressed air for cleaning
and drying by collecting the surrounding atmospheric air.
Note: Nozzles exceeding 14 CFM at 100 psi are not eligible for
rebates
$100 / unit
No-Loss Drain Valves
Timed drains use a timer to set a local lower limit of
condensation in the system and often release valuable
compressed air along with condensate. A no-loss drain opens the
valve only when signaled by a condensate- level controller and is
therefore more energy-efficient. Note: Timed drains are not
eligible for rebates.
$120 / unit
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COMPRESSED AIR Rebate Measures VARIABLE SPEED DRIVE SCREW COMPRESSORS
Product Criteria Horsepower (hp) Rebate Amount
A variable speed drive (VSD) uses a
programming module to adjust the
rotating speed of the motor in
response to an input (sensor) signal.
VSD controls are the most efficient
way to modulate screw compressors
with variable loads below 90%.
Compressors between 10 and 40 hp
are eligible for rebates.
10 – 14 $1,200
15 – 19 $1,600
20 – 24 $2,000
25 – 29 $2,200
30 – 34 $2,600
35 – 39 $3,000
40 $3,200
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EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION Rebate Measures
VARIABLE FREQUENCY DRIVES
Product Criteria
Motor Horsepower
(hp) Controlled Rebate Amount
VFDs controlled automatically by differential pressure, flow, or temperatures are eligible for rebates VFDs must be new A minimum of 3 per cent series reactor (inductor, choke) is recommended on the drive AC input connections Must operate at least 2,000 hours per year The following are not eligible for rebates:
- Redundant (back-up) systems - VFDs that control forward-curve fans with inlet guide vanes
or variable pitch vane-axial fans are not eligible for rebates - VFDs that are replacing existing VFDs
1-3 hp $500
5 hp $750
7.5 hp $1,000
10 hp $1,200
15 hp $1,500
25 hp $2,500
30 hp $3,000
40 hp $4,000