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Efficiency Rebates for Your Business
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Has your equipment reached the end of its life?
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Are you experiencing frequent down time?
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Are outrageous maintenance costs adding up?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, it's time to replace your old equipment and let the City of Palo Alto Utilities (CPAU) pay part of the cost.
Our goals are to help you reduce your utility bills by being more efficient on your energy use AND to help you reduce the production of greenhouse gases. To help you do this, CPAU is offering financial incentives to Palo Alto businesses for installing efficient equipment. We want you to upgrade to more efficient equipment that will be better for your bottom line and the planet.
We're offering rebates on a range of eligible equipment for every kind of business, so you can choose from our menu of eligible technologies and add up your benefits. The rebate amounts will vary, depending on the technology you install.
Your business will realize financial and other benefits,
for example:
- Improved cash flow due to lower energy costs
- Added value to your business or property
- Improved comfort for customers and employees
- A new competitive edge.
OVERVIEW:
Eligibility Requirements
Your business must receive electric service from the CPAU. In order to receive a rebate, your application must be accepted before purchasing your equipment. Each commercial customer is limited to a maximum rebate from the Commercial Advantage program of $100,000 per CPAU fiscal year (July 1 - June 30).
Program Duration
The program began on January 1, 2000 and will run until funds are expired. The CPAU reserves the right to make changes in this program. Changes will not affect the rebate levels of already accepted applications.
Project Requirements
All equipment must be purchased and installed within six months of your application approval. The new equipment must be installed at the service (account) address in Palo Alto. Applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis until allocated funds for the program are spent. Rebates are only available for the replacement of older, inefficient equipment.
Apply Before You Buy
To apply, fill out the main Commercial Advantage Program Rebate Application (PDF) and attach the appropriate Application Worksheet for your type of equipment. Each worksheet must be signed by the customer and contractor.
Rebate Payment Options
Rebates can be paid to the customer or the contractor. Please select who will receive the rebate check on your Commercial Advantage Program Rebate Application (PDF).
Qualifying Products, Specifications and Forms
There are a variety of efficiency measures that qualify for a Commercial Advantage Program rebates. The categories are listed below. To find specific qualifying equipment and rebate levels, please see the specification sheet for each category. If you are unable to print out the forms, please call 650-329-2241, and we will mail you a set.
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Program Application (PDF)
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Boilers and Water Heating (PDF)
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Chillers and Heat Rejection Equipment (PDF)
- Food Service (PDF)
- Refrigeration Equipment (PDF)
- Business Computing Equipment (PDF)
- Custom Rebate Specifications (PDF)
- Appliances and General (PDF)
RESOURCES
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Office of Industrial Technologies. Best practices for Motors, Steam and Compressed Air Systems.
ENERGY STAR FOR BUSINESS
ENERGY STAR OFFICE EQUIPMENT
FEDERAL ENERGY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
Buying Efficient Products
LIGHTING RESEARCH CENTER
CONSORTIUM FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY
Air Conditioner and Heat Pump Equipment Database
ROCKY MOUNTAIN INSTITUTE
Energy Efficiency Library
Federal Tax Incentives
You can get federal tax incentives for installing certain energy efficient equipment during 2009, as a result of the Economic Stabilization Act of 2008. More information is available on-line at the Tax Incentives Assistance Project (www.energytaxincentives.org). The FAQs on this site provide answers on the potential interaction between the federal tax credits and the rebates offered by your local utility.
Questions?
For more information about the program or to receive an applications packet, call your account representative or (650) 329-2241.
