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New
Compressed Air Program Trade Ally Workshop
April 12, 2011
• Introductions• Jay Amundson: RCx Outreach and Project Coordinator, Nexant
• Dylan Matthews: Program Manager, ComEd
• Compressed Air Program Summary• Prescriptive & Custom Compressed Air Incentives
• Comprehensive Compressed Air Study
• Case Study
• Trade Ally Opportunities
• Questions
Agenda
A Business Case for Energy Efficiency:The Triple Bottom Line People (human capital):
• Industry leadership among peers• Employee satisfaction• Attract forward thinking tenants/customers• Competitive edge among similar facilities
Planet (natural capital):• Reducing CO2 emissions produced by electricity & gas reduces
the greenhouse effect
Profit (economic value):• Real estate benefit, higher building value, tenant rates• Lower operational costs, extends equipment life• Reduced electric & gas bill
Compressed Air Program
Summary
The New Program Creates New Opportunities• Addresses all aspects of the compressed air system:
– Stand-alone Prescriptive & Custom– Studies with Cash Incentives
• Offers a more simplified incentive and study structure– Easier for Trade Allies, Service Providers and customers to navigate
• Encourages a complete system assessment, optimizing compressed air use according to best practices– Address capital upgrades as well as retro-commissioning (no/low cost) opportunities
Comparison of Old and New ProgramsOld New
Custom Incentive* $0.03 or $0.07 / kWh depending on measure life
$0.05 / kWhexcluding leaks
Prescriptive Incentives* VSDs on air compressor motors 200 hp VSDs on air compressors motors 200 hpNew compressor integrated VSD 100 hp
Studies Available Small Compressed Air Optimization150-500 hpOR
Industrial RCx for > 500hp
Comprehensive Compressed Air Study for >250 hp
Study Scope Low/no cost measures only Low/no cost measures AND
capital upgrades
Commitment Required for Study
$10,000 for measures with simple payback 1.5 yr
Repair 50% of leak volume
Incentive for Projects resulting from Studies*
$0.01 / kWh $0.05 / kWh
* Eligibility requirements and specific incentive caps apply
Smart Ideas Compressed Air Program
Capital Project , “Shovel Ready”
Prescriptive VSD
Install
Verify
Prescriptive IncentiveVSDs on Air Compressor
Motors 200 hpAir Compressors with
Integrated VSDs 100 hp
Custom Project
Install
Verify
Incentive $0.05 /kWh up to 50% of project costBased on bundle of
projectsLeaks not eligible
Opportunity for Compressed Air Study
Approved Provider performs Comprehensive Compressed Air Study
Study recommends: - Leak repair
- No/low cost fixes - Capital Upgrades
Study App
Pre-App
Final App
Pre-App
Final App
Customer Must:- Sign Program Agreement
- Repair 50% of leak volume- Select other measures for
implementation
Prescriptive & Custom Compressed Air Incentives
Prescriptive & Custom Compressed Air Incentives• “Shovel-Ready” projects with established scope of work & price should
continue to apply for incentives directly (no study required)• Prescriptive Compressed Air VSD installation
– VSDs on air compressor motors 200 hp: $60 / hp– New air compressors w/ integrated VSDs 100 hp: $100 / hp
• Custom Project Incentive for Compressed Air– $0.05 / annual kWh – Maximum incentive = 50% of incremental project cost– Pre-Approval required– Pre- or Post- M&V may be required
Comprehensive Compressed Air Studies: RCx & Capital Investment
Comprehensive Study• The study is fully funded by ComEd.• Must be performed using a pre-
approved contractor (RSP). • Customer must repair at least 50% of
leak volume identified by study. • The $0.05/kWh incentive is for all
compressed air measures and savings except leaks.
• The incentive is capped at 50% of the bundled, incremental costs.
• Owner and O&M staff must be actively involved in process.
What does the Comprehensive Study include?• Perform system tune-up and adjust existing systems
– Leak detection– Leak-down test– Supply & demand side assessments– Equipment inventory & system diagram– Investigation of system operation parameters– System monitoring
• Investigation of no/low cost improvements and capital investment upgrades
Typical Compressed Air Measures
• Compressed Air Leaks– Must be included in Comprehensive Study, but not eligible for cash incentive
• Other Eligible Measures– Reduce waste and inappropriate use:
• Install no-loss condensate drain valves• Install high-efficiency air nozzles
– Reduce compressed air system pressure– Improve control and sequencing optimization of compressors– Schedule end-use of compressed air– Compressor or dryer upgrades
• Ineligible Measures– Measures that rely solely on behavioral changes or fuel switching
Study Process
14
Bef
ore
Submit application Screening Kick-off
Meeting
Site Assessment
Interview Operators Collect Data Preliminary
Report
Investigation
Implement Measures
Incentive Payment
Incentive Pre-App
Select Measures
Detailed Investigation
Report
Sign Agreement
Verification
Case Study
Case Study: Chicago Area Auto Manufacturer
• The production facility averages over 1,000 units per day, with two shifts operating five days a week.
• Total cost of operation for electricity at the site was estimated at $7.9 million annually.
An automotive assembly plant uses compressed air for holding parts, clamping, and positioning. The assembled body travels to a point where compressed air is also used for painting.
Case Study: Chicago Area Auto Manufacturer
Case Study: Chicago Area Auto Manufacturer
Trade Ally Opportunities
How can Trade Allies Participate?• Continue to encourage your customers to apply for incentives for
“Shovel-Ready” projects– Prescriptive Compressor VSD Installation 200 hp– Custom $0.05 / kWh up to 50% of project cost
• Encourage eligible customers to apply for a Study• Become a Study Provider for Comprehensive Studies
– Nexant will be contacting all current Industrial RCx or Small Compressed Air RSPs– If not currently an approved service provider, submit RFQ forms (including example
reports) to Nexant– Study providers are responsible for identifying opportunities and quantifying energy
impacts
Make a business case for energy efficiency• Without ComEd funding, a Comprehensive Study is often difficult
to fund (not part of operations budget)• The Comprehensive Study is a win-win situation
– The Customer is not obligated to implement any projects until reviewing preliminary results
– Customers choose measures that best fit their business operations– Bundling no/low cost measures with capital investments will make the
large projects more enticing.
Your Advantages to Participating• The Comprehensive Study typically results in significant, attractive
opportunities- If quickest payback measures are selected, simple payback
without incentive is often < 1.0 years- With incentive, payback often 3-6 months
• Advantages for Trade Ally or RSP to the Comprehensive Study- Increase customer engagement through multi-month study
process- Uncover opportunities to sell additional services installing energy
efficient equipment or implementing energy efficient strategies- Aid the sale of larger projects by bundling with no/low cost projects- Potential to set up a routine leak maintenance program
Trade Ally & Service Provider Marketing• Trade Allies and Service Providers are a key component of overall
program marketing efforts• Marketing includes controlling customer expectations
throughout the program process• Presentations, press releases, etc. are acceptable marketing
efforts with approval from Nexant and ComEd.• Deliver the triple bottom line message (people, planet, profit)• ComEd & Nexant will support your marketing efforts
Thank you…Questions?