Georgia

Incentives/Policies for Renewables & Efficiency

Georgia Power - Commercial Energy Efficiency Program

Last DSIRE Review: 03/06/2013

Program Overview:

State:	Georgia
Incentive Type:	Utility Rebate Program
Eligible Efficiency Technologies:	Dishwasher, Equipment Insulation, Water Heaters, Lighting, Lighting Controls/Sensors, Heat pumps, Central Air conditioners, Duct/Air sealing, Roofs, Led Exit Signs, Commercial Refrigeration Equipment, Food Service Equipment, Split/Packaged Air Conditioners, LED Lighting, Exhaust Fan Ventilation Control, Electric Storage Water Heaters, Heat Pump Water Heater, Reflective Roofing
Applicable Sectors:	Commercial, Industrial, Nonprofit, Construction, Installer/Contractor, Institutional
Amount:	Custom Lighting: $0.20/watt reduced New Construction Custom Lighting: $0.05/Annual kWh Savings CFLs replacing incandescent: $6.50/hardwire; $1.25/lamp LED Exit Sign retrofit: $7/fixture Lighting Occupancy Sensors: $7/sensor Air Conditioners: $20/ton Heat Pumps:$40/ton Duct Sealing: 25% of project cost, cap of $1,000 Reflective Roofing: $0.05/sq. ft. Heat Pump Water Heater: $250/cooling ton Storage Water Heater: $40/unit Pipe Insulation: $1/linear ft. Water Heat Exchanger: $150/water heating system Grocery Measures: $15-$55/cooler door Steam Cooker: $150 Grocery Anti-Sweat Control: $15/door Grocery Case Door Gaskets: $2/linear foot Grocery Case LED Lighting >46”: $40/door Insulated Holding Cabinet: $200-$300/unit depending on size Electric Griddle: $25/unit Electric Fryer: $75 Kitchen Ventilation Control: $200/exhaust fan HP Refrigerator/Freezer: $75 Dishwasher: $250 Ice Machines: $50-$150 depending on capacity
Maximum Incentive:	Duct Sealing: $1,000 Lighting: $10,000 per building per year Cool Reflective Roof: $10,000
Equipment Requirements:	View program web site for all equipment standards Duct Sealing: < 15% duct leakage, and ductwork must be in unconditioned spaces. Appliances: Most require ust be ENERGY STAR qualified. Cool Reflective Roof: ENERGY STAR® rated roofing must be over conditioned space s; C ool Roof must meet program technical guidelines Custom Lighting: must operate at least 1000 hours per year
Web Site:	http://georgiapower.com/commercialsavings/

Summary:

Georgia Power offers rebates to business customers who pay taxes and non-tax paying commercial customers. Incentives are available for lighting, HVAC, food service equipment, refrigeration equipment, water heating measures and others. Prescriptive and Custom lighting measures are available for new or existing facilities. The applications found on the web site above, as well as supporting documentation for tax status and eligibility as a Georgia Power commercial rate customer, will establish eligibility to begin upgrade installation. View the program web site for additional details.

Contact:

Georgia Power
Atlanta, GA
Phone: (877) 310-5607 Ext.950
Phone 2: (888) 655-5888
Web Site: http://georgiapower.com/earthcents/business/

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