1. Proposed FY18 Program Changes
EE Committee Meeting
June 13, 2017
Presented by TRC Team

2. HVAC Program
Propose to add an incentive tier for a cold climate mini split heat pump to increase COOLAdvantage Program participation
Continue to include Geothermal Heat Pump and Solar Water Heaters as eligible measures as part of HPwES comprehensive projects, but no longer as stand-alone HVAC prescriptive measures
Transition from paper to online applications – in stages and with exceptions, if needed

3. Home Performance Program
Reduce required paperwork (e.g., audit report)
If sufficient budgetary capacity remains later in FY, assess launching pilots:
Pilot DI measure packages (LEDs, water measures)
Pilot prescriptive measures (air sealing & insulation)

4. Residential New Construction
Eliminate requirement to submit Construction Documents
Change the 60/60 pre-drywall requirement to 120 days from the time the project is enrolled
Simplify incentive structure and adjust for RESNET changes

5. Energy Efficient Products
Lighting Program
Program is currently closed and not expected to re-open for several months

6. Combined Heat & Power - Fuel Cell
Systems fueled by Class 1 renewable source
30% bonus incentive (pro-rated if mixed fuel)
Replace 10-year with 25-year payback requirement
Size limited by capacity of fuel production, not on-site demand
Systems serving Critical Facilities
Require Blackstart capability
Replace 10-year with 20-year payback requirement

7. Renewable Electric Storage
No program changes proposed for FY18
No new funding proposed
Existing active pipeline of commitments will be managed to completion and new projects will be accepted if any existing commitments cancel their projects

8. NJ SmartStart Buildings
Redesign applications and correspondence documents
Improve customer experience and usability
Provide streamlined format for multiple site submissions
Review and revise existing incentive levels as appropriate
Make a series of adjustments to eligibility criteria (e.g., allow T12 lighting to be replaced with LEDs)

9. Direct Install
Increase the entity cap for DI projects participating in cooperation with ESIP
Add flexibility regarding current maximum kW demand eligibility requirement

10. Large Energy Users Review effectiveness of mid-FY17 program changes
Recommend kickoff/scoping meeting after enrollment

11. Pay for Performance Existing Buildings
Increase Incentive #1 amount and revise LGEA reductions
ICP Path Incentive #1 bonus cap increases from $15k to $25k
Add flexibility to the maximum lighting savings requirement
Moving from absolute threshold to pro-rated approach for cases in which actual/reported savings below 15% when calculating Incentive #3
Kickoff/scoping meetings shortly after application receipt
Partner renewal

12. Pay for Performance New Construction
No major changes recommended (program re-designed in FY17)
Similar administrative/procedural changes as P4P EB

13. Local Government Energy Audit
Provide several types of audits in addition to the standard ASHRAE Level II Audits currently offered:
ASHRAE Level I Audits
Add-on scope audits (e.g., a more detailed review of an existing or potential CHP or renewable energy system)

14. Multi-family Program Development
Continue work on design of new Multi-family Program that will include:
Researching best practice MF program offerings in other jurisdictions
Consolidation of existing Residential and C&I programs currently used by this sector.
Tiered approach to reflect range of possible EE measures
Stakeholder input

15. Outreach & Interim Marketing
Account Manager focus on bringing in new projects or additional projects from existing customers for C&I
Focus efforts on manufacturer/distributor relationships, builders and remodelers for Residential Programs
Monitor program participation and refine strategies accordingly
Establishing more specific goals and methods of measurement
Refine event outreach strategies
Enhanced coordination with utilities, Sustainable Jersey, NJIT and Ombudsmen’s office
Prepare to support any pilots or new programs
If approved, redesign NJCEP web site and develop limited marketing strategies to support under performing or new programs/pilots