Home Energy Savings Program Wyoming

Discussion Points Program Mission and Overview Appliance and Lighting Incentives Home Improvement Incentives Heating and Cooling Incentives

2008 Home Energy Savings Program Mission The Rocky Mountain Power Home Energy Savings program: Encourages customers to purchase, install and operate energy efficient equipment Helps customers save energy, save money and improve comfort Reduces the growing demand for power in this region

Home Energy Savings Program Connections Contractors/Builders Customers Manufacturers/Retailers Efficiency Programs

Qualifying Customers To qualify for the Rocky Mountain Power Home Energy Savings Program, customers must: Reside in the state of Wyoming and purchase electricity from Rocky Mountain Power on residential rate schedules 1, 2, 3 or 25 Landlords who own rental properties where the tenant is billed on residential rate schedules 1, 2, 3 or 25 also qualify Purchase and install their equipment or have services completed within the approved program year

Contractors: Participating vs. Qualified “Participating” contractors must agree to the Rocky Mountain Power terms for participation in the HVAC program including a quality control process “Qualified” contractors in addition to agreeing to the Rocky Mountain Power terms for participation in the HVAC program including a quality control process have been trained to provide installation and service measures to program specifications for duct sealing and central air conditioning tune ups.

Home Energy Savings Program Marketing Keys to success Trade allies such as retailers and manufacturers Industry participants and allies such as contractors, builders and real estate agents, and other utility stakeholders Marketing opportunities Co-branded leave behind materials promoting energy efficiency programs Co-branded events and presentations, sponsorships of community events and educational opportunities Robust marketing support to identify and evaluate opportunities, materials, market place and effectiveness Marketing efforts and materials will specifically address Wyoming consumers Co-branded educational opportunities (example: Energy Week in schools – topics covering recycling, purchasing ENERGY STAR® appliances, turning off lights, computers, unplugging cell phone chargers, and so on.)

Appliance and Lighting Incentives Overview Incentives are available to customers who purchase energy efficient appliances including: Clothes Washer Refrigerator Dishwasher Electric Water Heater Discounted CFLs Light Fixtures Ceiling Fan CFL discounted retail pricing

Appliance and Lighting Incentives Summary MEASURE INCENTIVE* QUALIFICATIONS Clothes Washer $50 MEF 1.72 – 1.99 $75 MEF 2.0 or higher Refrigerator $20 ENERGY STAR Dishwasher Electric Water Heater EF .93 + ( 40 gallon or larger) Discounted CFLs $1.35 special pricing Available at participating retailers Lighting fixtures Ceiling fans * Incentive amounts are subject to tariff approval.

Home Improvement Incentives Overview Incentives for correctly installed home improvement measures include: Wall, Floor and Attic Insulation For existing and new homes Incentive amounts vary Energy Efficient Windows

Home Improvement Incentives Summary MEASURE INCENTIVE* QUALIFICATIONS Insulation (wall – Existing home ) $.35/sq. ft. Existing homes only. Home must have electric heat or central a/c (must cool 80% of home) Pre-existing condition less than R-11. Install R-11 or fill cavity. Insulation may be installed by the customer or contractor. Self-installers are eligible for incentives on materials only Work may be inspected. Insulation (floor & ceiling – Existing home) Pre-existing condition less than R-19. Install R-19 or fill cavity. * Incentive amounts are subject to tariff approval.

Home Improvement Incentives Summary (continued) MEASURE INCENTIVE* QUALIFICATIONS Insulation (wall – New homes) $.15/sq. ft. New homes must have insulation levels that exceed levels required by IECC 2003 by at least R5. Insulation may be installed by the customer or contractor. Self-installers are eligible for incentives on materials only Work may be inspected. Insulation (floor & ceiling – New homes) New homes must have insulation levels that exceed levels required by IECC 2003 by at least R10. Windows $1.00/sq. ft. U factor of 0.35 or lower and SHGC of .33 or less Existing homes only. Home must have electric heat or central a/c (must cool 80% of home) May be installed by the customer or contractor. Self-installers are eligible for incentives on materials only * Incentive amounts are subject to tariff approval.

Heating and Cooling Incentives Overview Incentives for heating and cooling equipment tune-ups and correctly installed improvements provide the largest possible energy savings to Wyoming customers, including: Air Conditioning Tune-up (commissioning) Duct Sealing Heat Pump Upgrade/Conversion CAC equipment, sizing and installation

Heating and Cooling Summary MEASURE INCENTIVE* QUALIFICATIONS Air Conditioning Tune-up (commissioning) $100 Existing homes only. Work must be performed by a program qualified contractor. Work may be inspected. Duct Sealing $150 Ducts must be in an unconditioned space. Home must have an electric heating system or ducted unitary cooling equipment serving 80 percent of the floor area (central a/c or heat pump). Existing homes only, newly constructed homes do not qualify because they are already meeting duct sealing requirements in current building code. Remodeling projects may not qualify if the upgrade requires a building permit. Unheated spaces, such as a garage, do not qualify for incentives Work must be performed by a program qualified contractor, self installations do not qualify. * Incentive amounts are subject to tariff approval.

Heating and Cooling Summary (continued) MEASURE INCENTIVE* QUALIFICATIONS Heat Pump Upgrade/Conversion $100 Upgrade existing heat pump to 8.2 HSPF, or replace baseboard heating or electric furnace with an 8.2 HSPF heat pump. Existing homes only. Work must be performed by a program qualified contractor. Work may be inspected. CAC (Equipment, Sizing, Installation) Up to $350 New equipment must be a minimum SEER 15. Equipment requirements for sizing and installation are minimum 13 SEER with a TXV. Work must be performed by a program qualified contractor, self installations do not qualify. * Incentive amounts are subject to tariff approval.

Thank you, are there any questions? James Gilroy Rocky Mountain Power (503) 813-5153 james.gilroy@pacificorp.com Roger Kainu Home Energy Savings Program (503) 467-0889 rkainu@peci.org