NSTAR (Electric) - Business Solutions Program

October 08, 2015

Summary

The Business Solutions Program offers NSTAR's non-residential customers incentives for a variety of energy efficient retrofit and new construction projects. Prescriptive rebates are available for commercial lighting, industrial lighting, motors & variable speed drives, variable speed drives, energy management systems, vending machines, and sensors. The program also offers a several customized incentives for energy saving retrofit projects that do not fit into the above listed categories. A comprehensive list of equipment rebates, customer eligibility, and applications can be found on the program web site.

In addition to the Business Solutions Program, NSTAR also offers engineering services to help government customers assess energy efficiency opportunities and the Construction Solutions Program for new construction and major renovations.

Program Overview

Implementing Sector:	Utility
Category:	Financial Incentive
State:	Massachusetts
Incentive Type:	Rebate Program
Web Site:	http://www.nstar.com/business/energy_efficiency/electric_programs/
Administrator:	NSTAR
Start Date:
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies:	Lighting Lighting Controls/Sensors Heat pumps Air conditioners Compressed air Energy Mgmt. Systems/Building Controls Motors Motor VFDs Custom/Others pending approval Other EE Vending Machine Controls LED Lighting
Incentive Amount:	New Construction Custom: Contact NSTAR Municipalities: Contact NSTAR Lighting (Custom): $0.40/watt reduction (Tier 1); $1/watt reduction (Tier 2) Fluorescent Fixtures: $10 - $30 LED Lighting (Downlights): $10 - $30 LED Lighting (Refrigeration): $45 LED Lighting (Low Bay/Troffers):$50 - $100 LED Lighting (Garage/Canopy/Roadway/Mounted): $50 - $150 Lighting Controls: $25-$60/sensor VSDs: $600-$3550 AC/Heat Pumps: $30-$150/ton HVAC Controls and Motors: $150-$250/control Chillers: Contact NSTAR Compressed Air: $100 - $200/HP ($2.75/gallon of storage) Retrofit Custom: Contact NSTAR Municipal Program: Contact NSTAR Performance Based Commissioning/Retro-Commissioning: $0.075/kWh saved Recessed/Commercial Fluorescent Fixtures: $15 - $75 Metal Halide/Pulse Start Metal Halide: $25 - $85 High Intensity Fluorescent Fixtures: $65 - $95 LED Lighting (Downlights/Linear/Signage): $20 - $50 LED Lighting (Refrigeration): $40 - $60 LED Lighting (Low Bay - Garage/Canopy): $100 - $200 LED Lighting (Parking/Roadway/Decorative): $200 LED Lighting (Exterior Wall Mount): $75 LED Lighting (Interior High/Low Bay): $100 - $180 LED Lighting (Interior Panel Fixtures): $40 - $60 Lighting Controls: $25-$60/sensor Motor and VSD: $1,200 - $16,500 Energy Management Systems: $225/point awarded Hotel Occupancy Sensor: $75/sensor Vending Machine & Cooler Sensors: $45 - $115
Maximum Incentive:	Contact NSTAR
Equipment Requirements:	Varies according to equipment type and efficiency Please see rebate application forms and program website for requirements

Contact

Name:	Business Solutions Program
Address:	One NSTAR Way - SW360 Westwood MA 02090
Phone:	(781) 441-8592
Email:	c.and.i.energy.efficiency@nstar.com

This information is sourced from DSIRE; the most comprehensive source of information on incentives and policies that support renewables and energy efficiency in the United States. Established in 1995, DSIRE is operated by the N.C. Clean Energy Technology Center at N.C. State University.