• Existing facilities only. New construction, downlighting, LED-to-LED and upgrades for fluorescent lamps that are less than three (3) foot in linear length – do not qualify. (Incentive is limited to 50% of purchase price before sales tax and shipping on self-installed equipment).
• All Commercial and Industrial customers qualify. Other customers may qualify at the discretion of their local electric utility.
• Upgrade projects seeking more than $5,000 in incentives require pre-approval and possible inspection by their local electric utility.
• All eligible projects require installation of LED technology.
• Incentive values are based on the input wattage of the new LED technology.
• Retrofitting existing linear fluorescent fixtures with kits, panels or LED tubes are deemed Linear Fluorescent retrofits.
• Upgrades to recessed can lights and replacements of fluorescent lamps that are less than three (3) foot of linear length do not qualify.

The following guidelines will apply. Exceptions will be handled on a case by case basis.

1. All replaced or retrofitted lighting equipment must be permanently installed.
2. Commercial and Industrial customers qualify for the new energy-efficient Light Emitting Diode (LED) fixture and/or retrofit incentives. Other customers may qualify at the discretion of their local electric utility.
3. Retrofit lamps and tubes utilize the same or same type of existing socket or lamp holder.
4. All new fixtures, retrofit lamps, tubes and kits must be standard or premium-listed by Design Lights Consortium (DLC) to ensure quality standards.
5. Retrofitting existing linear fluorescent fixtures with kits, panels or LED tubes are deemed Linear Fluorescent retrofits. Upgrades to recessed can lights and replacements of fluorescent lamps that are less than three (3) foot of linear length do not qualify.
6. All incentives sought that are $5,000 or greater require pre-installation notification and potential inspection by the local electric utility.
7. The Prescriptive Lighting Program is a “one-to-one” program in that an equal number of lighting fixtures will be impacted when compared to the number of fixtures considered for retrofit or replacement. If the quantity of existing compared to new fixtures varies significantly, an incentive may be considered under the terms and conditions of the EnergyWise℠ Custom Lighting Efficiency Program. Only lighting systems in existing facilities qualify for the upgrade. New construction does not qualify.
8. An incentive will be provided to the person responsible for the utility account after the equipment is installed and operating. No incentive(s) will be paid without the completion of the application form. The application form must then be signed by the owner and installing contractor (if applicable). The completed application form will then be submitted to the electric utility for processing. Sales receipt(s) or invoice(s) itemizing the new equipment and indicating the size, input wattage, type, make, model, purchase date, and vendor must accompany each energy efficiency incentive application.
9. All incentives are subject to specific program guidelines and general program guidelines.
10. The incentive payment or account credit to the owner will come directly from their local electric utility.
11. NPPD reserves the right to do random spot checks of the performance verifications to ensure program compliance.
12. Participating electric utilities are those that are wholesale customers of Nebraska Public Power District.
13. NPPD will make final determination of program compliance decisions and reserves the right to cancel the program with 30 days’ notice.

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• Visit with your electrical utility to discuss your project and pick up an application form. An application form is also available on-line, which makes calculating incentives easy.
• Select a contractor and install HVAC equipment that meets the criteria identified in the table to the right.
• Complete an application form after the installation is complete and the terms and conditions are satisfied.
• Submit the signed application (along with proof of purchase identified in the terms and conditions) to your local utility for the incentive within three months of the installation.)

The following guidelines will generally apply. Exceptions will be handled on a case-by-case basis.

• All HVAC equipment must be new and permanently installed in new or existing nonresidential or master-metered multifamily buildings.
• Qualifying equipment must meet both cooling and heating (if applicable) efficiency levels as shown in the table and must be rated at the most recent AHRI standards. Water source, open loop, and closed loop ground source heat pumps can be water-to-air heat pumps or water-to-water heat pumps.
• An incentive payment will be paid to the customer after the equipment is installed, operational, and with the following completed: air and water balancing, installation and calibration of control system, and training of customer’s maintenance personnel.
• Indoor and outdoor components must be matched.
• Incentives greater than $5,000 must be pre-approved by the local electric utility to guarantee availability of funds.
• Program is subject to the Terms and Conditions as outlined on the application and the General Guidelines.

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1. Available to industrial and large commercial customers of Nebraska Public Power District and its wholesale utilities’ customers.
2. Incentives are not available for Energy Conservation Measures (ECMs) that qualify for other incentive programs.
3. Customer must provide a complete description of existing process and the proposed changes along with an explanation of how energy savings will be achieved. In addition, customer must provide an initial detailed calculation of estimated energy savings. This calculation may be performed by either a consulting engineer, a competent vendor, or the customer’s internal support staff.
4. Preappoval application must be completed and preapproved to receive an incentive.
5. All incentives require approval by the electric utility before purchase or installation.
6. To obtain incentive, an Incentive Payment Application must be completed and proof of purchase that itemizes the new equipment indicating the type, make, model, size, and purchase date must be provided. In no case will the incentive be more than 50% of the invoiced project cost. Projects with a two year or less simple payback are ineligible.
7. Program is subject to the Terms and Conditions as outlined on the application and the EnergyWise℠ General Guidelines for all Programs.
8. ‍Changes must be implemented and submitted for payment within one year of the preapproval.

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1. Available to industrial and large commercial customers of Nebraska Public Power District and its wholesale utilities’ customers.
2. Application must be completed to receive an incentive.
3. ‍Application must be accompanied by proof of purchase that itemizes the new equipment indicating the type, make, model, size, and purchase date.
4. Program is limited to drives from 1 to 200 horsepower.
5. ‍The equipment must operate at a minimum of 2000 hours annually.
6. Incentives will not be offered to replace existing VFD’s or for single phase service. The system controlled must have significant load diversity that will result in savings through motor speed variation. VFD speed must be automatically controlled. VFD must control centrifugal fans or pumps. New construction HVAC pumps and fans are ineligible. It is highly recommended to install protective equipment to maintain VFD reliability.
7. ‍Incentives exceeding $5,000 require approval by the electric utility before purchase or installation.
8. Program is subject to the Terms and Conditions as outlined on the application and to the General Guidelines.

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The following guidelines will generally apply. Exceptions will be handled on a case by case basis. 

1. All  replaced or retrofitted lighting equipment must be permanently installed. 
2. Only lighting systems in existing facilities qualify for the upgrade. Existing premises have previously received permanent, electrical service for twelve (12) months or more. 
3. New construction or the facility additions do not qualify. 
4. All custom incentive projects must be pre-approved by an Energy Efficiency Consultant from Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) prior to the removal of any existing lighting equipment (Energy Efficiency Consultant contact information listed at end of document). The Energy Efficiency Consultant will calculate the anticipated incentive to meet the lesser amount of the following criteria:
   — Annual kWh energy savings x $0.07 per kWh
   — 50% of associated costs to complete installation
5. The NPPD Energy Efficiency Consultant must sign the application form and return it to the customer and/or electric utility. Utility personnel must perform a visual verification of equipment at the conclusion of the installation and confirm the documentation provided by the NPPD Energy Efficiency Consultant. In the event variances in the newly installed equipment occurs, (i.e. – , description, quantity, wattage, operating hours) utility personnel will contact the original supporting Energy Efficiency Consultant so that modifications to the original calculations can be completed and a revised incentive can be determined. 
6. An incentive will be provided to the person responsible for the utility account after the equipment is installed and operating. No incentive(s) will be paid without the completion of the application form. The application form must then be signed by the owner and installing contractor (contractor signature may be waived if pre-printed receipt(s) and/or invoices clearly indicate professional installation). ALL CUSTOM INCENTIVES MUST BE APPROVED BY AN NPPD ENERGY EFFICIENCY CONSULTANT PRIOR TO ANY REMOVAL OF THE CURRENT SYSTEM. After the proposed system installation is completed and operational, the completed application form will then be submitted to the electric utility for processing. Sales receipt(s) or invoice(s) itemizing the new equipment and indicating the size, input wattage type, make, model, purchase date, and vendor must accompany each energy efficiency incentive application. 
7. All lighting incentives require upgrading to light-emitting diode (LED) technology. 
8. Application to Custom Lighting Incentive program cannot be made if the proposed lighting improvements are available under the Prescriptive Lighting Incentive program. 
9. The incentive payment or account credit to the owner will come directly from their local electric utility. 
10. NPPD reserves the right to do random spot checks of the performance verifications to ensure program compliance. 
11. Participating electric utilities are wholesale customers of Nebraska Public Power District. 
12. NPPD will make final determination of program compliance decisions and reserves the right to cancel the program with 30 days’ notice. 
13. The prescriptive and custom lighting efficiency programs cannot be used in conjunction for the same fixtures with the exception for the installation of occupancy sensors. 
14. In the event the customer utilizes in-house electrician(s) or staff to complete the lighting efficiency improvements under the custom lighting efficiency program, this program will recognize the following expenses in calculating the cost of installation:
    — Retrofits – $30 per fixture
    — Fixture replacements – $50 per fixture
    — Screw or plug-in LED replacement lamps – $0
15. Existing lighting system equipment must be removed or decommissioned and rendered permanently inoperable to the satisfaction of the NPPD Energy Efficiency Consultant. 
16. Technical Specifications of all proposed lighting fixtures must be provided prior to pre-approval. 
17. Schematic layouts of proposed lighting upgrades with foot-candles identified must be provided before pre-approval can be provided. 
18. Proposed lighting levels must be within 20% of the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America’s recommendations for like spaces.

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The target of this program is HVAC systems in existing commercial buildings. It does not apply to new construction. This program completely stands alone and may not be used in conjunction with any other incentive programs. The following guidelines will generally apply. Exceptions will be handled on a case-by-case basis.

Small Buildings (less than 20,000 sq ft)

1. ‍An Assessment of the Customer’s HVAC system(s) is completed. The Assessment must contain a description of Energy Conservation Measures (ECMs), energy savings (electrical and fossil fuel), cost to implement ECMs, paybacks, measurement and verification plan, and description of training and documentation to be provided to Customer. An example Assessment is available under the EnergyWise℠ tab on www.nppd.com that may be used as a guide format.
2. ‍Customer submits a completed HVAC System Optimization Application (Application) along with the Assessment.
3. NPPD determines incentive amounts based on the information contained in the Application, reserving the right to request information from the Customer and/or to make adjustments as necessary on the Application. Incentives will be provided for each ECM, based on the least of the following three criteria:
   — Annual kWh savings x ($0.01/kWh year-round or $0.02/kWh summer only) x Life of Measure
   — 50% of the ECM cost
   — Amount to bring the ECM down to a 2 year payback
4. ‍Incentive amounts are shown on an HVAC System Optimization Incentive Agreement (Incentive Agreement) which is provided to the Customer.
5. ‍Customer implements ECMs of their choosing. Upon completion of installation of the ECMs, Customer forwards invoices of equipment and material for NPPD review. Note: The Service Provider for small building is not required to be on the List of HVAC System Service Providers.
6. ‍All ECMs must be permanently installed within twelve (12) months of signing the Incentive Agreement.
7. ‍An electric utility representative must perform visual verification of equipment after completion of installation.
8. ‍NPPD reviews invoices and recommends payment of eighty (80) percent of the incentives by the local electric utility.
9. ‍A case study is developed by Customer and/or Service Provider. The case study shall document post-implementation energy savings after one year of operation following completion of the ECMs.
10. ‍In order for the final twenty (20) percent of the incentive to be paid, the Customer must agree that all training has been completed, building comfort is acceptable (within the capability of the HVAC system), and that all project documentation has been received. If so, the final incentive will be paid if 100% or more of the energy savings as estimated on the Application have been achieved.

Large Buildings (20,000 sq ft or greater)

1. ‍Customer completes an energy performance benchmark of the building(s) using ENERGY STAR’s portfolio manager on-line tool (or other method if the building type does not exist in ENERGY STAR).
2. ‍Customer submits Letter of Intent (LOI), indicating their desire to have an Evaluation of their building’s HVAC system(s) completed. Customer designates their choice of firm to prepare the Evaluation (Service Provider). The type of Evaluation (either a Comprehensive Study or an Assessment) is selected on the LOI. Most buildings will utilize an Assessment. The Comprehensive Study is intended to be used for buildings with complex HVAC systems (e.g., hospitals).
3. ‍Buildings with an Energy Performance Rating (using ENERGY STAR’s Portfolio Manager) of 85 or higher are not eligible for an Evaluation incentive.
4. ‍The Service Provider must be on the “List of HVAC System Optimization Service Providers” (List), which is available on the Wholesale Partners Connection, and under the EnergyWise℠ tab on www.nppd.com. The list does not constitute endorsement of these providers – only that they have met minimum requirements.
5. ‍The minimum requirements for Service Providers are described in the Request for Information (RFI) which is available on the Wholesale Partners Connection, and under the EnergyWise℠ tab on www.nppd.com. Potential Service Providers may submit a response to the RFI at any time.
6. ‍Upon receipt of the LOI, the local electric utility confirms that the Service Provider is on the “List of HVAC System Optimization Service Providers”, signs the LOI, and returns it to the Customer (providing a copy to NPPD). The Customer then authorizes the Service Provider to perform the Evaluation.
7. An incentive is available to offset the cost of the Evaluation. The amount of the incentive is the least of:
   — one half the cost of the Evaluation, or,
   — $5,000
   In order to receive the Evaluation incentive, the Customer must agree to implement all ECMs with less than or equal to a two (2) year payback (with electric utility incentive included in the payback calculation).
8. ‍The Evaluation must contain the following as a minimum: building square footage, monthly energy usage, benchmarking results from ENERGY STAR website, high level accounting of energy usage (e.g., lighting, fans, chillers, etc.), description of ECMs, energy savings (electrical and fossil fuel), cost to implement Energy Conservation Measures (ECMs), payback, measurement and verification plan, and description of training and documentation to be provided to Customer.
9. ‍Customer submits a completed HVAC System Optimization Application (Application) along with the Evaluation.
10. NPPD determines incentive amounts based on the information contained in the Evaluation and the Application, reserving the right to request information from the Customer and/or to make adjustments as necessary. Incentives will be provided for each ECM, based on the least of the following three criteria:
    — Annual kWh savings x ($0.01/kWh year-round or $0.02/kWh summer only) x Life of Measure
    — 50% of the ECM cost
    — Amount to bring the ECM down to a 2 year payback
11. ‍Incentive amounts are shown on an HVAC System Optimization Incentive Agreement (Incentive Agreement) which is provided to the Customer.
12. ‍Customer lists the ECMs to be implemented and the Service Provider to facilitate implementation of the ECMs and manage the HVAC System Optimization process. The Service Provider must be on the “List of HVAC System Optimization Service Providers”. Customer signs Incentive Agreement and returns it. Customer also forwards invoice for the Evaluation.
13. The local electric utility reviews the following:
    — On the Incentive Agreement, confirms that the Customer has chosen to implement, as a minimum, all ECMs with a payback of less than or equal to 2 years.
    — On the Incentive Agreement, confirms that the Service Provider chosen is on the List of HVAC System Optimization Service Providers.
    — The invoice for the Evaluation.
    Upon satisfactory review, the local electric utility signs the Incentive Agreement and returns it to the Customer (providing a copy to NPPD). Local electric utility also pays the Evaluation incentive.
14. ‍Customer implements ECMs as per Incentive Agreement. Upon completion of installation of the ECMs, copies of invoices of equipment, material, and/or labor are forwarded to NPPD for review.
15. ‍All ECMs must be permanently installed within twelve (12) months of signing the HVAC System Optimization Incentive Agreement.
16. ‍An electric utility representative must perform visual verification of equipment after completion of installation.
17. ‍NPPD reviews invoices and recommends payment of eighty (80) percent of the incentive amounts (as shown on the Incentive Agreement) by local electric utility.
18. ‍Service Provider performs measurement and verification activities as described in the Evaluation.
19. ‍After one year of operation following implementation of the ECMs, the Customer and/or Service Provider provides a Case Study for NPPD review. The Case Study must include: a short description of the ECMs implemented, charts of baseline energy consumption compared to postHVAC System Optimization energy consumption for one full year of operation after completion of ECMs, and a comparison of the actual energy saved versus estimated energy savings.
20. ‍In order for the final twenty (20) percent of the incentive to be paid, the Customer must agree that all training has been completed, building comfort is acceptable (within the capability of the HVAC system), and that all project documentation has been received. If so, the final incentive will be paid if 100% or more of the energy savings as estimated on the Application have been achieved.

General

1. ‍The local electric utility and NPPD reserve the right to take physical measurements of system operating parameters for a period of three (3) years after ECM implementation to ensure program goals are being met.
2. ‍Program is subject to the Terms and Conditions as outlined on the application and to the General Guidelines.

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• All heat pump water heaters must be permanently installed.
• An incentive payment will be paid to the owner after the equipment is installed, operating, and tested by the installer to manufacture recommendations. No incentive(s) will be paid without the completion of the application form. The application form must then be signed by both the installer and the owner. This form will then be submitted to the owner’s electric utility.
• ‍The incentive payment to the owner will come directly from their local electric utility.
• Low Interest Loan – For homeowners who choose this option the program is administered through the Nebraska Energy Offices – Dollar and Energy Savings Loan Program. For more information go to http://www.neo.ne.gov.
• Program is subject to the Terms and Conditions as outlined on the application and to the General Guidelines.

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