Custom Incentive for Businesses (E)
The Bright Energy Solutions® Custom Incentive Program encourages business to think outside the box and come up with unique projects, process changes, or equipment that saves energy. If you have an energy-saving solution for your business that is not covered under any other Bright Energy Solutions program, you can apply for cash incentives by providing a detailed energy savings evaluation of the potential kilowatt (kW) and kilowatt-hour (kWh) savings of the project.
The more your project saves, the more your business can earn in rebate dollars. You show us the savings, we’ll show you the cash. All custom projects require pre-approval before purchase and installation.
Frequently Asked Questions
A: All Custom Incentive projects need written pre-approval by the local utility before the customer takes any steps to purchase new equipment or systems. To qualify for incentives under this program, the customer must receive written pre-approval from the local utility prior to the dates of any purchase orders, invoices, bills of lading or other purchase or shipping documents for any equipment, materials, or services relating to the project.
A: $300 per average peak kW removed during specific operating hours and months (June, July, August and September) is offered. For projects other than lighting, an additional one cent per annual kWh predicted to be saved is offered.
Energy Tips
Thermostat
Install a programmable thermostat to keep your house comfortably warm in the winter and comfortably cool in the summer.
Refrigerator
To check for air leaks in refrigerator door gaskets, close the door on a dollar bill or strip of paper in several locations around the perimeter of each door. If you easily can remove the bill (or it falls out), the gasket needs to be adjusted or, more likely, replaced. Also perform a visual check of the gaskets, looking for breaks or deformed areas that may not be sealing properly—or traces of mildew that indicate air leaks. Source: Iowa Energy Center.
Lighting
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Install a programmable thermostat to keep your house comfortably warm in the winter and comfortably cool in the summer.
Refrigerator
To check for air leaks in refrigerator door gaskets, close the door on a dollar bill or strip of paper in several locations around the perimeter of each door. If you easily can remove the bill (or it falls out), the gasket needs to be adjusted or, more likely, replaced. Also perform a visual check of the gaskets, looking for breaks or deformed areas that may not be sealing properly—or traces of mildew that indicate air leaks. Source: Iowa Energy Center.
Lighting
Turn off the lights when you leave a room.