NCMPA1 Participants Announce New Energy Efficiency Programs to Customers
4/13/2009 11:47:00 AM
NCMPA1 has implemented three new energy efficiency programs to encourage energy conservation and efficient energy use. The new programs are part of Hometown Green, NC Public Power’s collective effort to encourage smart energy choices. The programs also help NCMPA1 and its Participants comply with North Carolina’s renewable energy and energy efficiency legislation.
Commercial/Industrial RFP (request for proposals) for Energy Efficiency Projects
This program solicits proposals for partial funding of energy efficiency projects by commercial and industrial customers and is available to customers with a peak demand of at least 250 kW. Proposals must be for a project completed after January 1, 2009 with a minimum life of three years. All types of energy efficiency projects are eligible, including those unique to customers’ business or physical projects. Examples of anticipated projects include HVAC, building envelope, energy management systems, lighting, motors, drives and refrigeration applications.
High Efficiency Heat Pump Rebate Program
This residential customer focused program will promote the installation of new high efficiency heat pumps to help households use energy wisely. Residential customers whose electric service is provided by a NCMPA1 city or town are eligible for a $400 rebate when a high efficiency heat pump is installed. The new unit must have a minimum efficiency rating of 14 SEER. Contact your public power provider for more information about the requirements of the program.
City Energy Efficiency Projects
The city projects program will promote energy efficiency in city-owned facilities. NCMPA1 Participants will receive funding for projects such as HVAC, energy management systems and lighting to improve the energy efficiency of city facilities. Through this program, NCMPA1 Participants will undertake energy efficiency projects to encourage similar measures throughout the community.
All of these programs will be managed locally by NCMPA1 Participants. NCMPA1 Participants include: Albemarle, Bostic, Cherryville, Cornelius, Drexel, Gastonia, Granite Falls, High Point, Huntersville, Landis, Lexington, Lincolnton, Maiden, Monroe, Morganton, Newton, Pineville, Shelby and Statesville.
Hometown Green – generating smart energy choices helps customers save energy, learn about renewable energy and promotes energy-smart habits. Hometown Green is an initiative of NC Public Power communities, serving more than 500,000 North Carolinians with reliable electricity and hometown customer service.
