• Program Name: CPS’ Commercial and Industrial Rebates


• Sponsoring Agency: City Public Service (CPS)


• Program Description: This CPS program offers rebates to commercial and industrial customers for energy efficiency. Your business can earn up to $50,000 when you upgrade lighting, HVAC and other systems to run more efficiently and use less energy. All rebates are first-come, first serve.


• Participation Eligibility & Requirements: Any CPS customer that is classified as commercial or industrial is eligible to apply for a rebate. The funds cannot exceed over $50,000 per customer. Rebate amounts are based on kW demand savings from installation or retrofit of new HVAC equipment, lighting fixtures, lights, roof coating, motors or other pre-approved equipment or device. The customer should confirm and reserve the rebate prior to starting the work. For more information, go to: http://www.citypublicservice.com/content_list.asp?sect_id=499&elmt_id=5
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• Costs: Varies by type of upgrade
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• Benefits: Energy savings means lower energy bills
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• Other: Call CPS at (210) 353-2SAV to talk to a representative.
  

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• Program Name: Pedernales Electric's Commercial Lighting Rebate Program
  
• Sponsoring Agency: Pedernales Electric Cooperative (PEC)
  
• Program Description: The rebate program provides incentives to PEC's business members for replacing lighting in existing commercial buildings with energy efficient options and for installing energy efficient lighting in new commercial construction.
  
• Participation Eligibility & Requirements: Eligibility is restricted to PEC commercial members.  Rebate amounts are based on kW of reduced electricity.  For more information, go to: http://www.pec.coop.Services/LightingRebate.aspx.
  
• Costs: Varies by type of upgrade
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• Benefits: Energy savings means lower energy bills
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• Other: Download PEC's Commercial Lighting Rebate Program brochure at http://www.pec.coop/Documents/Lighting%20Rebate%202008%2001.pdf.
  

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• Program Name: Energy Star’s Guidelines for Energy Management


• Sponsoring Agency: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
  U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)


• Program Description: EPA offers a proven strategy for superior energy management with tools and resources to help each step of the way. Based on the successful practices of ENERGY STAR partners, these guidelines for energy management can assist your organization in improving its energy and financial performance while distinguishing your organization as an environmental leader.


• Reduction Methodology: Energy conservation


• Reporting and Other Obligations: Commitment form and other information may be downloaded at: http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=guidelines.download_guidelines
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• Benefits: Energy savings means lower energy bills.
  

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• Program Name: Energy Star's Purchasing and Procurement Guidelines


• Sponsoring Agency: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
  U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)
  
• Program Description: This program provides resources to assist procurement officials with smart purchase decisions. Purchasing efficient products reduces energy costs without compromising quality. Instituting an effective policy can be as easy as specifying ENERGY STAR qualified products, such as office equipment in contracts or purchase orders.


• Reduction Methodology: Energy conservation


• Reporting and Other Obligations: Other: Review energy-saving product lists, savings calculator, and purchasing materials at http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=bulk_purchasing.bus_purchasing.
   
• Benefits: Energy savings means lower energy bills.
  

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• Program Name: SAWS' Commercial Conservation Rebates & Audits Program


• Sponsoring Agency: San Antonio Water System (SAWS)


• Program Description: With Commercial customers accounting for 10% of the customer base and 40% of SAWS' annual water sales, there is great potential for water savings through their commercial conservation programs. These include a commercial washing machine rebate program, a commercial large scale retrofit rebate program, a commercial cooling tower audit program, a restaurant certified WaterSaver program, Golf Fore SA program, and a commercial rain sensor rebate program.


• Participation Eligibility & Requirements: Criteria vary by program. Log onto http://www.saws.org/conservation/commercial/index.shtml for information specific to each program.


• Reduction Methodology: Energy conservation through the adoption of water-saving programs.


• Reporting and Other Obligations: Download applications by logging onto: http://www.saws.org/conservation/commercial/index.shtml
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• Benefits: Energy savings means lower energy bills.
  
• Financial Assistance: Rebate amounts are based on a number of factors such as the amount of water saved, the estimated equipment life, project cost, and the accuracy of projected water savings.
  

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For more information about the program or to consult with an ACAP team member about pollution reduction programs appropriate for your business, contact:

Brenda Williams
Projects Manager–Natural Resources Department
Alamo Area Council of Governments
8700 Tesoro Drive, Suite 700
San Antonio, TX 78217
(210) 362-5246
bwilliams@aacog.com