We Energies - Prescriptive Incentive Program

February 03, 2009

Summary

We Energies Prescriptive Incentive Program offers cash rebates for the purchase of energy efficient technologies that will replace older, less efficient technologies. Eligible projects include new compressed air measures, HVAC, lighting, energy recovery ventilators (ERV), and motors. With the exception of ERV installations, all equipment eligible for a prescriptive rebate must be replacing older, less efficient equipment on a one-to-one basis. Applicants must submit rebate applications within 30 days of their project's completion to qualify for the rebates. Projects that do not match the technologies identified in the Prescriptive Incentive Program or are not one-for-one replacements are encouraged to consider the Custom Incentive Program. Additional program guidelines apply, please carefully read the terms listed on the rebate applications to ensure eligibility. The Focus on Energy program, in conjunction with We Energies, also provides incentives through the Commercial and Industrial New Construction program. Financial incentives and technical assistance are available to impact design with the goal of achieving a 20-30 % greater building energy efficiency over that of standard building practices. For more information regarding this program, visit the program website. In addition to equipment rebates, We Energies will also contribute money to buy-down the cost of chiller, natural gas burner/boiler, and steam trap maintenance. This incentive is capped at $2,000 per system, or $40,000 per project. We Energies will also provide up to $20,000 for compressed air system audits and leak surveys.

Program Overview

Implementing Sector: Utility
Category: Financial Incentive
State: Wisconsin
Incentive Type: Rebate Program
Web Site: http://www.we-energies.com/business_new/energyeff/efficiency_incentives/effincent_medlrg_wi.htm
Administrator: Energy Incentives
Start Date:
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies:
  • Lighting
  • Lighting Controls/Sensors
  • Furnaces
  • Boilers
  • Heat pumps
  • Air conditioners
  • Heat recovery
  • Steam-system upgrades
  • Compressed air
  • Motor VFDs
  • Other EE
Incentive Amount: Boilers: $150 - $250 per unit, varies by type
Furnaces: $150 per unit
A/C: Varies by size and type
Chillers: Varies by size and type
Lighting: $2 - $120/fixture, $15-$30/sensor
Motors: $2/HP - $5/HP, varies by system size
VFDs: $50/HP
VSD Air Compressors: $70/HP
Energy Recovery Ventilators (ERV): $1.25/CFM
Food Service Equipment: Varies widely by type
Maximum Incentive: HVAC Equipment: $40,000 per project
Compressed Air: $20,000
Chillers: $25,000 per project
Lighting: $25,000 per project
Motors: $25,000 per project
There is a maximum limit of $500,000 per corporate Tax ID per year for all Focus on Energy incentives among all custom or prescriptive applications.

Contact

Name: We Energies
Address: PO Box 304
Port Washington WI 53074
Phone: (888) 603-5519

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.