NSTAR (Electric) - Construction Solutions Program

May 12, 2011

Summary

*Incentive inactive: for informational purposes only. See MassSave Programs NSTAR non-residential customers conducting new construction projects or undertaking a major renovation project are eligible to participate in the Construction Solutions Program. The program provides incentives for purchasing and installing high-efficiency equipment for use in commercial and industrial operations. NSTAR offers incentives of 90% of the incremental cost differential for comprehensive design or up to 75% of the incremental cost differential between standard base line and high-efficiency equipment. In addition, customers are eligible to receive cost sharing for engineering services and design and commissioning services. Rebates are available for:

Commercial Lighting
Industrial Lighting
Performance Lighting
Indirect Low-Glare Lighting
Unitary HVAC and Controls
HVAC Chillers
Motors
Variable Speed Drives
Compressed Air
Advanced Buildings
Custom projects

A list of eligible technologies, applications, and other forms are available on the website listed above. Applications must be received and approved before construction begins.

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/construction_solutions.asp
Administrator:
Start Date:
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies:	Geothermal Heat Pumps Lighting Lighting Controls/Sensors Chillers Air conditioners Heat recovery Compressed air Energy Mgmt. Systems/Building Controls Motors Motor VFDs Comprehensive Measures/Whole Building Custom/Others pending approval Other EE Vending Machine Controls Commercial Refrigeration Equipment
Incentive Amount:	Commercial Lighting: $10 - $75/fixture or control Industrial Lighting: $30 - $100/fixture or control Performance Lighting: total reduced watts multiplied by $1.20 Indirect Low Glare Lighting: Rebates vary (see rebate form or contact NSTAR) HVAC Equipment: $50 - $175/ton HVAC Unitary Controls and ECM Motors: $150 - $250 HVAC Chillers: $10 - $20/ton with additional rebates for higher than required EER values Motors: $45 - $700 (depending on type and efficiency) Variable Speed Drives: $1,350 - $3,550 Air Compressors: $45 - $110/Hp Refrigerated Dryers: $5 - $7/CFM Storage (with new compressed air system): $2.75/gallon Advanced Buildings: $0.74 - $1.56/sq ft (depending on building type)
Maximum Incentive:	90% of the incremental cost differential for comprehensive design 75% of the incremental cost differential between standard base line and high-efficiency equipment
Equipment Requirements:	Please see respective application forms on NSTAR website for precise equipment requirements

Contact

Name:	NSTAR
Address:	One NSTAR Way 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.