1. PUBLIC SECTOR STANDARD & CUSTOM REBATE GUIDELINES DCEO Energy & Recycling Office DCEO Trade Ally Events | December, 2014

2. Utility Service Areas  Electric utilities Ameren Illinois ComEd  Gas utilities Ameren Illinois Nicor Gas North Shore Gas Peoples Gas Public Sector  Government  Public Schools  Community Colleges  Public Universities  Municipal Corporations 2 WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR ILLINOIS ENERGY NOW ?

3. 3 Energy savings goals:  Electricity: 146 million kWh per year  Natural gas: 5.33 million therms per year Program budgets:  Electricity: $54.1 – $55.1 million per year  Natural gas: $21.1 – $21.8 million per year ILLINOIS ENERGY NOW GOALS & BUDGETS FOR 2014-2017

4. Standard Measures  Lighting  HVAC  Equipment  HVAC VSD  NG Water Heaters  Showerheads  Compressed Air  LED Traffic Signals  Kitchen Custom Measures  Electric & Gas measures not listed as Standard and show 1-7 year payback  Non-HVAC VSD  Geothermal  $0.12 per kWh saved  $3.00 per Therm saved Maximum rebate of 75% of total project cost + bonuses PUBLIC SECTOR STANDARD & CUSTOM REBATES

5. 5  CFLs  Fluorescents  LEDs  Exit signs  Occupancy sensors  Air conditioners  Heat pumps  Chillers  Boilers  Furnaces  Water heaters  Variable speed drives  Vending machine controls  Building automation systems  Water treatment aeration systems  Pumps  Motors  Refrigerators  Freezers  Ovens/broilers  Dishwashers  Spray valves HIGH EFFICIENCY EQUIPMENT ELIGIBLE FOR STANDARD & CUSTOM REBATES

6. 6 NEW STANDARD REBATE MEASURES IN THE CURRENT PROGRAM YEAR  Multi-level Light Switching  Occupancy Controlled Bi-level Lighting Fixture  Demand Controlled Ventilation  Solar Light Tubes  Compressed Air Low Pressure Drop Filters  Compressed Air No-Loss Condensate Drain  Interior Induction Lighting  Cold Cathode Lighting  Kitchen Equipment

7. 7  Illinois Energy Now is an ongoing program beginning June 1 and ending May 31 each year.  Funding is distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.  April 1, 2015 – Deadline for submitting new Pre-Approval Applications.  May 8, 2015 – Deadline for completing projects and submitting Final Applications. KEY DATES TO KEEP IN MIND

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9.  5% Sweet Deal Bonus for projects and Final Applications completed by Valentine’s Day (2/14/15).  15% Partner Bonus rebate for participating in a Partner Program energy assessment or event. SWEET DEAL AND PARTNER BONUS COUPON

10. 10 PARTNER BONUS COUPON DETAILS  Incentive plus the Partner Bonus cannot exceed 86% of the total project cost (purchase and installation of measures).  Incentives are eligible for Sweet Deal Bonus or DCEO Partner Bonus Coupon, but not both.  Only public entities are eligible to receive Partner Bonus Coupons. Coupons are not transferable.  Each Partner Bonus Coupon can be applied to only one incentive application.  Bonus Coupon deadline is extended to August 31, 2015.  New Bonus Coupons will be more limited next program year.

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12. 12 DOWNLOADING THE PUBLIC SECTOR STANDARD & CUSTOM APPLICATION Right-click this link and “Save as” to download the application to a folder on your computer. If you can’t open the downloaded PDF, try a different browser.

13. 13 STANDARD AND CUSTOM REBATE FILLABLE APPLICATION FORM

14. 14 For Standard, Custom, and New Construction Rebates:  Funds are available: Nicor Gas and Ameren Electric  Funds are limited: Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas  Funds are exhausted: ComEd and Ameren Gas  Funds are secure (at the level noted in the letter) for projects that received a Notice To Proceed letter in the current program year.  Now accepting wait list applications for ComEd, Ameren Gas, and Peoples Gas.  DCEO will issue more guidance on wait list procedures in the next couple weeks. CURRENT YEAR BUDGET STATUS

15. 15  Clean Water Rebates: limited funding available for all utility customers, followed by wait list.  Boiler Tune-Ups and Rebates: available for Nicor Gas, North Shore Gas, Peoples Gas; wait list for Ameren Gas.  All Illinois Energy Now services: available! Public sector customers can apply for assessments, retro- commissioning, STEP, design assistance, and more.  DCEO will contact current applicants to ensure projects will be completed by May 8, 2015.  Trade Allies can help DCEO manage funds by notifying DCEO about projects that won’t be completed by May 8, 2015. CURRENT YEAR BUDGET STATUS

16. 16  Clean Water Rebates: limited funding available for all utility customers, followed by wait list.  Boiler Tune-Ups and Rebates: available for Nicor Gas, North Shore Gas, Peoples Gas; wait list for Ameren Gas.  All Illinois Energy Now services: available! Public sector customers can apply for assessments, retro- commissioning, STEP, design assistance, and more.  DCEO will contact current applicants to ensure projects will be completed by May 8, 2015.  Trade Allies can help DCEO manage funds by notifying DCEO about projects that won’t be completed by May 8, 2015. CURRENT YEAR BUDGET STATUS

17. 17 For new Applications received in those utilities where funding exhausted (Ameren NG and ComEd): 1. DCEO will notify Applicant that they are being placed on a waitlist. 2. DCEO will notify Applicant if funds become available. 3. If Applicant can complete project by May 8, 2015, DCEO will issue a Notice to Proceed. 4. Applications that are not funded will need to re-apply under 2015-2016 Guidelines and Forms. For new Applications received in those utilities with funding available: DCEO will notify Applicant that Application has been received and provide project number and DCEO contact. WAITLIST GUIDELINES

18. 18  Rebates for fluorescent T12 fixture retrofits and replacements will decrease.  Exterior LED lighting (>4380 hours/year) rebate will decrease from $0.30 per kWh to $0.20 per kWh.  Exterior LED lighting (up to 4380 hours/year) rebate will decrease from $1.30 per kW to $0.80 per kW.  Custom rebate for natural gas measures will decrease from $3.00 per therm to $2.00 per therm.  Applicants will have a limited period to complete projects after the Notice to Proceed is issued. Note: These future changes are approximations and will be adjusted as needed. ANTICIPATED CHANGES FOR NEXT PROGRAM YEAR (2015-2016) Thinking ahead…

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